She studied for a degree in psychology before she became an author, and her experience shows through in her writing. With The Masked Truth, you get to see Kelley’s other side. It does take a foreign path I’m not accustomed to with Kelley, so I wasn’t expecting to be hooked so quickly. I had no high expectations, but I savoured the easy read and fast-paced action in The Masked Truth. Therapy camp, murder, and teen mental illness? Sign me up! Surprisingly, I enjoyed reading this novel. Riley and Max know that if they can’t get out, they’ll be next-but they’re about to discover that even escape doesn’t equal freedom. And their captors are on a killing spree. The last thing either of them wants is to spend a weekend away at a therapy camp alongside five other teens with “issues.” But that’s exactly where they are when three masked men burst in to take the group hostage. Max Cross is suffering under the shadow of a life-altering diagnosis he doesn’t dare reveal. Riley Vasquez is haunted by the brutal murder of the couple she was babysitting for.

Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Contemporary, Thriller You can also find the first five chapters here. Kelley’s fourth book in the Cainsville series will be out on August 9. I love the banter between the two main characters.Ī heart-wrenching fantasy that will not let you go! Kelley excels in her fantasy worlds.

This novel has a sprinkle of mystery, suspense, and supernatural. Her ability to address mental illness is superb.Ī great Canadian read from my favourite author. I love how Kelley brings out the psychologist in her. She sure knows how to write a suspenseful and action-packed thriller. Her characters are one the best I’ve seen in years. Sabaa has a rare and upcoming talent that I hope will enchant me even more. Goodreads | Indigo | Amazon CAN | Amazon USĪ heart-pounding and character-driven fantasy that is sure to captivate any reader. I haven’t cried so hard when I finished this book. I’m only eight books away from my Goodreads Reading Challenge! Woo! The Nightingale by Kristin HannahĪ thought-provoking WWII story that explores the heart-breaking journey of two sisters who survive in occupied France. In July, I found some memorable reads and some fantastic ones.

The Unquiet Past by Kelley Armstrong