Blonde Rage: A Psychological Thriller Novelette by Brenna Devland

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It’s OK.

Someone has been murdering blondes in the neighborhood. Will this ever end? Read this book to find out.

Pros:
1. The ending suspense and thrill is huge. I felt my reading engagement increase.
2. It’s a novelette.
3. The book cover is noticeable.
4. There is no profanity.

Cons:
1. The ending left me confused.
2. There is a loose end.
3. The psychological aspect of this novelette is unclear.
4. I do not desire to re-read this book.
5. There were minor formatting errors.
6. Maggie.

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Lucky Numbers: A Small Town Horror Story by Elliott Dahle

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Better than expected.

Sam and Nadine are a married couple that have had their difficulties. Things have been sour between them for several years, leading Nadine to believe it’s time for them to separate. But a lucky occurrence comes their way, which changes everything.

Pros:
1. Despite being a short story, I felt satisfied with the book’s length (it’s a novelette).
2. Excellent premise.
3. Fantastic ending twist.
4. Good book cover.
5. Elliott Dahle gives backstories for the characters.
6. The writing and editing is good.

Cons:
1. Blaspheming and profanity.
2. The ending is predictable (if you’re paying attention).
3. It’s a standalone, despite the book’s length.


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Good.

As I read through this novelette, I originally decided to rate it four stars. However, the author was clever enough to throw in two freebies, which made me happy; therefore, I decided to bump the grade up to five stars.

The prose was good, and the premise of the story was OK. I give the writer props for working hard on the plot of this story. I like how the narrative unfolded, and it flowed nicely. This book reminded me why I prefer novellas and shorter reads over novels.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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