How far will one go to cover up a murder? The sisters, April and Auggue, have an interesting relationship and will be answering this question! It's a page-turning, roller coaster ride and I was definitely engaged and invested. Great book!

If you’re looking for a horror/thriller book that will have you hooked within the first few pages, then look no further! This is such a fast pace, keep you on the edge of your book! I read it in one sitting because I just had to know what was going to happen.

This book follows April and her sister August. April shows up unannounced to her sister August’s home one evening and is shocked when she sees August’s abusive husband, Roy, dead on the kitchen floor with a knife sticking out of his back. April immediately helps her sister come up with a plan to get rid of the body, because that is what family does. Right?

It seems like everything that could go wrong with their plan, does. Between both sisters having nosy neighbors, Roy’s paranoid brother and August’s son wondering where is dad is, it’s a recipe for disaster. I don’t know how many times I was screaming inside, “that’s going to get you caught!”

There is also a dual timeline during the first part of the book that reflects on this sister’s past. This really helps you understand the strange dynamic between them and why they do not have the closest relationship.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me the opportunity to read the arc copy of this book. All these thoughts and opinions are my own.

Title: The Cemetery Spot
Author: Jenna Moquin
Publishing Date: August 13th, 2024

I believe this book would be referred to as a "popcorn thriller" and while I didn't eat popcorn while reading it, I did enjoy it profusely like a tub of buttered popcorn.

It was a true page-turner with some genuinely spooky moments. Or maybe it was just the graveyard setting that felt particularly eerie to me because we all have that haunted place from our childhood that still brings up irrational fears of the dead.

Overall, if you enjoy thrillers that combine fast-paced action with psychological intrigue, The Cemetery Spot is well worth your time.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jenna Moquin and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for allowing me the pleasure of reading this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

“The cemetery spot” drops you in the deep end on the first page as we read the thoughts of somebody who is driving with a dead body in the trunk of their car.

Rewind a little and we find out that these somebodies are sisters August and April. When April decides to drop in unannounced (as usual) at her sisters home, the last thing she expects is to find her standing over her husband’s dead body.

This book is a testament to how far we will go for the people we love, up to and including helping them bury a dead body.

The sisters have a very unusual relationship which we get deeper insight to via flashbacks to their childhood, i found Augusts intentions very unclear throughout the book which I think was done purposefully to keep the reader on their toes, on the opposite spectrum I found April to be very naive, too caring for her own good which results in her finding herself in tricky situations.

The entire book reads like a fever dream with characters making absolutely terrible decisions left right and centre, sometimes I wanted to throw my kindle at the book and yell “THIS IS NOT HOW YOU COVER UP A MURDED!!”.

The author does a great job of keeping you nervous *bites nails” as you anxiously keep turning page after page to see if it all goes to sh*t or if there is hope for the sisters.

I liked Eugene’s character he was enjoyably quirky and despite the last we hear from him I hope he fairs well. I also liked the open ending in regards to Benny. I couldn’t tell the dynamic between the two characters, at some point I was picking up romantic vibes but in the last part of the book April kept mentioning brotherly feelings.

This would make a fun book to do as a buddy read so you can discuss with your friend every time you get stressed with the events and twists unfolding 🤣🤣.

Thank you to the author for thinking of me for an advanced copy, I had a lot of fun reading this rollercoaster thriller!

Publish date: August 13th 2024

I received an ARC from NetGalley at the recommendation from Freida McFadden.

The Cemetery Spot is that book that will have you thinking you’ve solved it from the very beginning. The story is told from April - known as Ape. It’s a book you will want to finish in one sitting as the plot keeps getting better.

It is a great read and deserves its 5 stars

A gripping thriller that grips you on page one and never lets go! This book covers a common and relatable topic: an abusive husband has gone too far, and a wife is forced to go too far in response. This book follows two sisters, August (Auggie) and our narrator April (Ape). Ape is a fiercely loyal younger sister, who grew up following in her sister’s footsteps, at any cost. When Auggie makes the difficult decision to murder her husband Roy to protect her family, will April be the one who pays? Brought closer by past incidents, April knows she has to help her sister bury the body. They had found the perfect spot. They are sisters, their bond is solid, they will never tell one another’s secrets. But what if they weren’t alone?

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫...𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬? 𝐎𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝...𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐫? 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐈, 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫?

After seeing lots of positive reviews for this book, I had to grab it, and it did not disappoint! A quick glance at the synopsis will show you a familiar plot that you expect to find entertaining, but you are in for SO much more than what the blurb shares!

When April (Ape) showed up at her older sister August's (Auggie) house, the last thing she expected to find was a dead man. While she suspected that Auggie's husband Roy had been abusing her for years, her suspicions are confirmed upon finding his sister standing over his body. Like any good sister, she willingly agrees to help Auggie bury the body to avoid jail time and leaving her nephew without a mother.

Roy is buried in the woods near an old church with a dark past. The sisters think they're in the clear, but someone was watching. And when Roy's brother comes to look for him, April begins to realize that she may have had the wrong idea about who was the violent one in their relationship.

Told in alternating timelines, the past chapters are a treasure trove of information into the family dynamic and sisterly bond between the women. There were several twists that I didn't see coming, and the layered, complex familial relationships were brimming with small details that made them SO relatable. I absolutely inhaled this book, and if you love thrillers, I think you will too!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for this early read. At the time this review was written, this title was slated to publish on August 13, 2024.

This book had me hooked from page one! The twists kept coming and when I thought I had it figured out I was so wrong!

Another fantastic thriller by Jenna Moquin, the author of Stalks. The Cemetery Spot had me hooked from the beginning! Jenna had me suspicious of almost every character at some stage along the way, and I was wrong every time! But, the twist...I can certainly say I did not see that coming. Highly recommend this one, 5 stars

If you walked in on your sister standing over her husband with a knife in his back, how far would you go to help her? April decides to visit her sister one night and finds her sister Auggie standing over her abusive husband’s dead body. The sisters hatch a plan to cover up the murder and bury the body. April finds a remote abandoned cemetery and they bury him late at night. But somebody is watching. Will the sister’s secret stay buried and who knows the truth?

“The Cemetery Spot “ starts out like whiplash. I was quickly drawn in but I felt it lose momentum for a bit but then picked right back up. The backstory of the sisters being woven throughout the plot helps you understand the sister relationship dynamics. There were excellent twists throughout. The author did such a great job of putting you in the scene that I felt chills run down my spine at certain points. The author leaves small bread crumb clues throughout, so pay attention! The story does get gruesome at some points so definitely not for faint of heart. The last entry from Eugene is the chef’s kiss to the ending!

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Jenna Moquin and Victory Editing for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. This book publishes on August 13, 2024.

Loved this book. Right after I went and started her novelettes! I can’t wait to read more of hers. Definitely reminds me of freida.

Wow!!!! This was my first book from Jenna Moquin. And, she did not disappoint!!! Freida McFadden recommended it and I can see why!!! WOW!!!! Did not see that coming!!! I’m definitely adding Jenna’s books to my TBR list!!! 🤯🩷📚

Really enjoyed this ARC- thank you to netgalley and Publishers for my advanced copy.
Quick read page turing 1st read by author. Started out with action and ended with action.
Had some not so favorite parts- parts seemed repetitive between the sisters. Why was Ape all of a sudden so suspicious of her sister?
The ending seemed a bit rushed, I kinda wanted to find Benny. Also loved the Eugene point of view but do want to point out and possibly ask if I missed something? In one chapter he mentions his wife thinks marriage counseling helps them and then later says she had laughed marriage counseling off.

But over all I very much enjoyed it and can't wait to read more by this author!

The Cemetery Spot by Jenna Moquin was a page turner! I binged this book in a day and a half and enjoyed every moment.
Very well written, and the characters were all realistic and very well developed.
I really enjoyed the writing style. I found myself gripped, turning the pages, not knowing what was to come next.
It was suspenseful, mysterious and unpredictable.

Thank You NetGalley and Victory Editing for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

4.5 ⭐️! What a juicy and delicious, popcorn thriller! The book starts immediately with a bang, and pulls you right in and never lets you go. It’s fast-paced with enough twists to keep you guessing. I devoured it in one sitting and have zero regrets.

August and April are a sister duo that get themselves into some muddy waters. April arrives to her sister’s house finding her brother-in-law stabbed to death and August convinces her to hide the body. If you are a Freida Reader, you will definitely love this book, too. I loved the acknowledgements at the end too. 🥰

A huge thank you to Netgalley, Jenna Moquin, and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review! This publishes on August 13, 2024.

This is an excellent horror/thriller about murder, family, and the ties that bind them together.

A woman goes to visit her sister one day and is met with a gruesome scene. Her sister's abusive husband is dead on the kitchen floor and her sister is freaking out. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the body and not get caught.

But things are going to go wrong almost from the beginning. Her nephew wants to know where his father is and the sisters have to stick to the story they've come up with. The same story they tell the police, the nosy neighbour, and the deceased man's brother who suspects something.

But what happens next with the body and these characters is the great edge of your seat stuff you want in a book. Lots of strange things happen, red herrings, and a few twists along the way really make this novel shine. Definitely a book you'll want to read and I highly recommend it.

This book was so good. Definitely was a read that kept me on my toes. I read this within a day, and being a single mom that’s impressive for me. I love the point of view shifting between August and April. I just never saw that twist coming!! Will be reading more :)

Twists and turns galore will keep you intrigued from the first page to the last! Finished in 24 hours!

April and Auggie are sisters with a rocky past and a rockier present. But sisters are always there for each other no matter what…right?

Thanks to NetGalley, Jenna Moquin, and the publisher for this ARC!

Another spooky read just in time to get those halloween vibes flowing! This book is action packed and there was never a second that i was bored. It gave page turner (or scrolling) a whole other meaning. If you love thrillers then you don’t want to miss out on this one by Jenna Moquin. Thanks to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Holy cow! This book starts out with action, that is non stop. Guarantee you won't want to put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed the writing style of this author, even though it's a thriller, I giggled a few times. Jenna's writing style is almost poetic at times, for lack of a better word.
Thanks Jenna Moquin and netgalley, for the chance to read an advanced copy of this wonderful book.