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Books I’ve Read in 2025 📚
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items I love reading fiction books, especially thrillers! Sharing my books I have read so far this year. If you have any books to recommend let me know what to read next!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- My first Lucinda Berry book. Disturbing, kept me hooked the whole book. Read this in one day because I could not put it down.
Appetite for Innocence|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️- I love Riley Sager and was excited to read this. It is a slower read compared to other psychological thrillers.
Final Girls|Paperback
⭐️⭐️- I read everything Frieda McFadden writes! This was not my favorite from her. It is a satire short story. Has some funny parts but it was predictable.
The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie: A Satirical Short Story
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- This was my first book from this author. I absolutely loved it! I am not always one to read fantasy. I became attached to the characters and couldn’t wait to continue the series. It was well written and easy to understand.
Fourth Wing (Wing and Claw Collection)|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- The second book in the series. I loved this one just as much as the first. Suspenseful and keeps you hooked the whole book.
Iron Flame|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️- I absolutely loved the first two books, but didn’t love this one as much. It was very long and did take a while to get through. Compared to the other books in the series, this one was the most confusing.
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)|Hardcover
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- A great thriller that I could not put down! I liked the different POVs. I was not able to guess the twists in the storyline.
Home Is Where the Bodies Are (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
⭐️⭐️⭐️- I am a big Freida McFadden fan. This book was quick to read, I got through it in one day. Some of the details in the story were silly.
The Crash (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- A thriller that kept me wanting to keep reading. Had twists I was not expecting. I love everything I have read from this author.
She's Not Sorry|BN Exclusive
⭐️⭐️⭐️- I would recommend listening to this as an audiobook. Storyline is about a true crime podcast. Listening made it feel as though I was a listener for the actual podcast, not reading a book.
Girl, 11|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Great thriller that kept me wanting to keep reading. Well written and packed with twists and turns I was not expecting.
The Drowning Woman|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- This was a heart wrenching book. Contains topics such as pedophilia, rape and suicide. Sad story that will have you feeling all the emotions.
Saving Noah|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- A must read thriller that will keep you hooked through the whole book.
That's Not My Name|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- A well written beautiful story of a family.
Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- This was a very disturbing thriller. Well written and could not put it down.
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things: A Novel|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Fast paced and easy to read! Suspenseful with twists I was not expecting.
The Business Trip: A Novel|Hardcover
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- I was not able to put this book down! Told from different POVs. Contains lots of twists.
Pretty Girls|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️- Started off great, but the storyline went downhill throughout the book for me. Contains many twists and turns. Did have aspects I was not expecting.
If You Lie|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Another great book from Freida McFadden. Fast paced and easy to read. Suspenseful and full of twists.
The Tenant|BN Exclusive
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Absolutely loved this book! As a nurse I loved reading about someone in my field. It was an excellent depiction of the time period and war. I was hooked from the beginning. I felt so many emotions while reading this book.
The Women: A Novel|Hardcover
⭐️⭐️⭐️- inspired by actual events. It was a good thriller that kept me interested the whole time.
Such Quiet Girls|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- I could not put this book down. I loved all of the twists. It had several surprises I did not see coming.
The Last Party|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- I love Shari Lapena books! Love that this book takes place in New England. This book had me guessing who the murderer was til the end.
What Have You Done?: A Novel|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Love that this takes place on Block Island! I was able to imagine the scenery of where they were. Takes place from multiple POV. Kept me guessing the whole book. The end left me with some unanswered questions, but overall great.
The Housewarming: A Novel|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️- Follows the story of 2 women and their past and present relationship. It is a bit confusing at times. There are lots of twists I did not predict.
Tiny Daggers|Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Two different story lines occurring at the same time. You will be guessing how anything could connect. Held interest the entire time!
The Stillwater Girls|Paperback
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Last Seen|Paperback
Written by one of my favorite podcast hosts! I was surprised how much I loved this for a debut book by an author. Kept me wanting to keep reading for hours. Great book for true crime lovers.
The Butcher and the Wren: A Novel|Paperback
The second book in the series. Kept me guessing throughout the book. Great book for true crime lovers!
The Butcher Game: A Dr. Wren Muller Novel|Paperback
Lucinda Berry is the queen at writing about trauma. This is a thriller following twin sisters. It touches on abuse and mental illness. It will keep you on the edge of your set.
Phantom Limb: A Gripping Psychological Thriller
A creepy chilling book! Keeps you wondering what is going to happen next throughout the book.
Incidents Around the House: A Novel|Paperback
Freida McFadden is one of my favorite authors! Another great book by her that keeps you guessing the whole time. Quick entertaining read.
Want to Know a Secret?|Paperback
A suspenseful read by Lisa Jewel! Three women are connected to one man. The story is a tangled web that will keep you guessing.
Don't Let Him In: A Novel|Hardcover
A sequel to The Perfect Marriage. Full of suspense and manipulation. Will keep you guessing throughout the book.
The Perfect Divorce|Hardcover
A thriller following a group going on a survival game show. Nothing goes as planned and will keep you guessing from the beginning. None of the characters can be trusted!
We Won't All Survive|Paperback