My First 11 Books of 2022 (And Whether or Not You Should Read Them)

Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

I typically do not like thrillers that use things like mental illness or psychopathy as a plot line, however, this author is a psychologist, which made it not only accurate, but insanely interesting to me. This was a slow burn with a creepy build up that I loooooved. There was never a moment where I felt like I had the book figured out.

Should you read it? Yes!

Lucky by Marissa Stapley

This one was adorable, far-fetched, and implausible – but don’t we need to be sucked into a book like that every now and then? I loved it, and it would be a perfect beach or pool read for the summer!

Should you read it? Yes! Preferably in the sunshine with an icy Diet Coke in hand.

Gone for Good by Harlan Coben

Harlan has yet to disappoint me with a book, and this one was no exception. Kept me guessing, kept me wondering who I should trust, and threw me for several loops before the last page. Classic Harlan, classic favorite.

Should you read it? It’s Harlan Coben. Of course you should.

My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle

I was sucked into this one right away and couldn’t put it down until I found out what happened. That said, the ending was a little lackluster for me. BUT, it was an anxiety-inducing ride until the end.

Should you read it? I’m still going with yes, because I love being sucked in to a good mystery.

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

This reminded me of Anxious People – Not for everyone, but if you love it, you’ll love it. I loved it. It made me feel sad and happy and longing and all of the emotions. When a fictional story can pull at me like that, it sticks with me.

Should you read it? Yes!

The Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan

I’m torn on this one for only one reason – when I’m reading fictional books, I’m typically reading to escape real life. This book was excellent, but the subject matter it dealt with (sexual assault, cover ups, the #metoo movement) felt too real for me to enjoy it as a fictional story – does that make sense? It was very, very heavy.

Should you read it? Only if you go into it knowing what it’s about.

The Replacement Wife by Darby Kane

This kept me guessing, kept me wondering who was reliable and who was lying, and was an easy read. A great one to add to your summer reading list!

Should you read it? Yes!

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

So. Freaking. Beautiful. A raw story about mistakes and rebuilding and the impact that our choices have on not only the rest of our lives, but the people we love. Colleen Hoover does it again – are we surprised?

House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City Book 2) by Sarah J Maas

I have never been a ready of fantasy books, but one of my best friends recommended the first book in this series to me last year and I inhaled it. I loved getting lost in this book and the fantasy world, and the ENDING of this book. I screamed. Out loud. It was SUCH A GOOD ENDING.

Should you read it? If you’re opening to fantasy, yes!!

A Very Nice Girl by Imogen Crimp

An all-too-well known coming of age plot, somehow made unique in it’s own way. It was tender and cringy and introspective and I never really knew what I wanted to happen or who I was rooting for. A very realistic look at what your late 20s are like as a female. It was incredibly well done, but it made me really sad.

Should you read it? If the above sounds like something you like, then yes! You’ve been warned.

I Know Who You Are by Alice Feeney

No. Just, absolutely not. NO. There’s twisty and there’s twisted, and this was just too freakin’ twisted. In a gross way. I wish I had not read it.

Should you read it: NO.

What have you read lately, and should I add it to my list?