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    DECEMBER,  WRAP-UP

    DECEMBER WRAP-UP

    The plan for December is 10 books initially. With everything going on with my mental health and the kind of books I have been reading - I decided to take it easy on myself and read 8 books. All these books were quite long, and quite honestly sad or gloomy books. I guess because I was in a depressed mood, I have been gravitating towards books that are similar to my mood. December was still a good month, and I am hoping I have been able to give the few readers who read my blog some variety and a wider selection of books. Here are the 8 books I read…

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    ADULT,  ARCS,  BOOK REVIEWS,  FICTION,  MYSTERY,  NETGALLEY,  SUSPENSE,  THRILLER

    THE OPEN HOUSE BY SAM CARRINGTON | BOOK REVIEW

    The Open House is my first book by the author Sam Carrington. As this was my introduction to her, I had expectations for this novel. When I saw this book on Netgalley, I was intrigued by the synopsis. It sounded like an interesting premise that could be great for a thriller. So the story is told to us in different POVs. We get Amber's, the protagonists, and her mother-in-law's perspectives. Amber is going through a divorce from Nick, her husband. She is trying to have a fresh start in life, but her mother-in-law is creating problems for her to move on smoothly. Some strange and mysterious events start to happen,…