Being an avid reader, I consume books at a rapid pace, often going through multiple novels in a week. However, the more I immerse myself in reading, the better I become at anticipating the outcomes of the stories.
While I don’t mind this ability and enjoy the occasional romance filled with familiar themes, discovering a book that exceeds all my expectations is truly gratifying. I welcome significant plot twists, unexpected antagonists, and unconventional endings in the books I choose to read.
Here are five books I’ve read this year that kept me on edge until the final pages, spanning various genres such as literary fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction, as highlighted by the Express.
The Rabbit Club introduces an American teenager who finds himself entangled in the secretive and manipulative world of the Saracens, an elite clandestine society, upon his arrival in Oxford.
As his aspirations intensify, the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, setting off a series of events with unforeseen repercussions beyond anyone’s imagination.
Reading this gripping dark academia thriller proved to be a perplexing experience, delving into darker and more intricate themes than I initially expected. The conclusion left me in awe, prompting me to delve back into the book immediately to uncover any missed details.
This book is an ideal pick for the autumn season if you seek a deeply engaging read.
In King Sorrow, Joe Hill’s first novel in nearly a decade, six friends enter into a deadly pact with a dragon. Over four decades, Arthur, Gwen, Colin, Donna, Van, and Allie must choose a new sacrifice for King Sorrow every Easter or face dire consequences.
Despite its nearly 900-page length, one might assume parts of this novel could be tiresome or predictable. However, King Sorrow takes readers on an unpredictable, genre-defying journey filled with unexpected twists and turns that caught me off guard.
Although I received an early copy, this novel will be available later this month.
Pre-order King Sorrow, releasing on October 21, here.
For enthusiasts of gripping narratives featuring morally ambiguous characters, Make Me Famous presents a captivating tale. The story follows Cléo, a determined singer convinced of her inevitable rise to stardom.
We witness her journey to fame and her retreat to a secluded island after multiple successful albums to work on her fourth album in peace. Make Me Famous is a twisted and enthralling narrative that took unexpected turns, leaving me breathless.
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