Other People's Houses by Abbi Waxman

 

meh

Down to the Wire by David Rosenfelt

 

meh

A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

 

This was Southern Gothic with an emphasis on straight-up comedy as well as dark comedy. The protagonist's role as a entomologist was well-developed and fit into the plot well. In all, super-fun and hilarious.

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When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

 

Very clever and well done.

House Rules by Jodi Picoult

 

One too many coincidences in this one.

Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear

 

Maisie Dobbs is growing on me.

Deep Fake by Ward Larsen

 

This book was objectively ridiculous, and yet I still sort of liked it.

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He Said He Would Be Late by Justine Sullivan

 

Is her husband having an affair?

This very cleverly plotted book toys with that question. It's a fun read. However, the narrator did the book a real disservice -- the register was all wrong. And the author deserves an editor who ruthlessly prunes bad similies.

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Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

 

A few funny moments, but otherwise unremarkable.

The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward

 

I loved all of the local Austin references, but that wasn't enough to reclaim a really weak plot.

Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes

 

Super fun and funny.

The Enigma Affair by Charlie Lovett

 

Great set up, but I didn't love the execution.

The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland

 

I really liked this -- it was unusual and captivating.

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The Guest Lecture by Martin Riker

 

This was amazing. Maybe you have to be a high-anxiety academic to appreciate it, but I have rarely felt so seen.

Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes

 

Surprisingly good fluff. 

The American Agent by Jacqueline Winspear

 

I really enjoyed this.