The beginning immediately pulled me in and had me intrigued and I love Brittany Presley as a narrator so I was excited when I heard her. But the story really fell flat. I just couldn’t stay invested. Not much happened. Also there were just too many characters and they all blended to me. I wanted more character development and more plot. The narration was well done and they tried to act out each parts well. But I just didn’t love the story.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to listen to this ARC audiobook. 4.5 stars rounded up. I loved this story - the elderly characters were endearing and funny, the mystery kept me captivated to the very end, and I loved the ending! I’d definitely recommend this one to others. Give it a try!

Nothing Ever Happens Here
Seraphina Nova Glass
Pub: 2/11/25
4☆

I love stories set in MN and this cozy mystery/twisty tale was just what I was in the mood for. It drew me in right away, kept me thoroughly entertained, and had me guessing to the very end. I’m a sucker for feisty senior characters and I loved that it was their determination that caused the case to go viral. I thought I figured out who the villain was, and will happily admit I was totally wrong. This was my first read by Seraphina and I look forward to more.

What I enjoyed;
✨ MN Setting
✨ Popcorn Thriller
✨ Cozy Mystery
✨ Domestic Suspense
✨ Multiple POV
✨ The Oleander Gang

I alternated between reading with my eyes and ears (mostly listening). When I saw this was a full cast audio AND Brittany Pressley was a one of the narrators, I was all in for the listen and it did not disappoint. Pressley, Stacey Glemboski, and Petrea Burchard did an amzing job bringing Shelby, Mackenzie, and Florence’s characters to life.

Thank you so much to HTP Books and Harlequin Audio for the gifted copies.

Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass is a fast paced mystery that keeps hooked until the end. I thoroughly enjoyed the book even though I am not sure it completely realistic. But, I wasn’t reading the book for its realism. I was reading the book for the mystery and it did not disappoint. I loved the ending and was so happy it was not the perosn I suspected. My only complaint would be that there was a lot of cussing. If that doesn’t bother you, then I highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for an audio ARC! This does not impact my review. I was hooked on the book from the very beginning and it kept me engaged and invested until the end

I liked this one. I actually really enjoyed the senior citizen aspect to the book because their characters were making me laugh left and right! I absolutely didn’t see the ending coming either. And once I was in the midst of the conflict, I really wasn’t sure what was going to happen. A lot of things from the beginning wrapped back around really seamlessly.

The pacing was a little slow at times and the multitude of characters was hard to keep up with sometimes, but I did really enjoy the characters in this book and the narrators did an amazing job.

This book was so anticipated but there was something about the author's writing style that just didn't connect with me. It was very intense but also sometimes slow. It just seemed to be a strange mix of writing to me.

Thanks to Netgally and the publisher for an advanced copy of the audio book in exchange for an honest review!
Shelby Dawson survives an attack on the sane day her best friend's husband goes missing. Waa Leo the one that attacked Shelby? Is he still somehow trying to kill her and her family without being seen in the town he disappeared from?
I really enjoyed this audio book. I loved that there were 3 different narrators (Shelby, Florence and Mac). It always helps me keep the story straight when an audio book has a different voice for each perspective that tells the story. I loved Florence and her gang of detectives/Podcasters trying to solve the crimes. This wasn't an edge of your sear thriller for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would definitely recommend it!

While I absolutely loved the narrators the book fell way short for me. I did not enjoy it at all. I do think the two narrators did an exceptional job. The story was just not for me.

I found the main character/characters to be boring. The plot was awful and the use of language in parts was atrocious. It just didn't do anything for me. I'm so so sorry.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc.

I did a spotlight on my blog and on Instagram for this book.

Thank you to Harlequin Audio and the publishing teams for the review copy. The suspense and twists/mystery development were strong, the characters well developed, and the way the puzzle pieces came together was great! The audio performances sold me on this audio as well, I enjoyed the story a lot more as it was narrated by strong voice actors that made the book come together for me!

This is my first book from Seraphina Nova Glass but wont be my last, I really enjoyed this twisty mystery and how engaging I found the different characters and perspectives. I admit it was Flora and her group of friends, their podcast/true crime focus and their joyful exploration of old(er) age that really charmed me and yet I also was very engaged with Shelby, her experiences and worries as mother with young children and trying to navigate what happened to her and emerging threats.

Rating: 4/5 Stars
Pub Date: 2/11
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I knew that I had to read this one after reading The Vacancy in Room 10. Nothing Ever Happens Here starts out with one of the most anxiety inducing scenes. There were so many stressors going on that had my heart racing right from the jump. From there I was absolutely hooked. I love a good cat and mouse thriller!
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This is told in multiple POV between Flora, Mac and Shelby. My absolute favorite of the three POVs was of course Flora and her eccentric group of friends. I loved the geriatric group so much; there was so much wit involved in their chapters that it gave some comic relief to the otherwise intense and suspenseful story. I really appreciated how the three characters were intertwined and how each was dealing with the same but also different issues which led to one big mystery with other side mysteries that were linked to the big one. Love me some great twists and this one has some goodies. Buckle up for a wild ride with one great ending!!
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I listened to this one via audiobook and it was narrated by Brittany Pressley, Stacey Glemboski and Petrea Burchard. All three of these women were incredible, they complimented one another and they really brought each of these character to life. The audiobook is fantastic and super easy to follow!
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Overall, another great read by Seraphina Nova Glass. Highly recommend this one to all my thriller fans!! Definitely check this one out! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Seraphina Nova Glass and Harlequin Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review!!

A quiet little town in northern Minnesota, suddenly a hot spot for crime. A group of elderly retirement home detectives steal the show. Local business woman Mackenzie, whose husband has been missing for over a year is struggling to make ends meet. Her former employee Shelby was once held hostage in the cafe freezer receives an ominous note from captor while leaving work. Shelby fears for her life and her family as things start to happen.  The snarky comedy mixed with all the intensity of the thriller aspects work grwat together.

The cast of voice actors are simply amazing.

4.5 stars

"Nothing Ever Happens Here" by Seraphina Nova Glass is a suspenseful thriller that offers an interesting mystery while taking its time to build up the excitement. The story is set in a seemingly quiet and small town where hidden secrets are just waiting to be uncovered. The character's perspectives are fun, and while the twists are there, some may feel slightly foreseeable.
The writing sets the mood, and the character development stands out. That said, the pacing in the first half moves a bit slowly, which can make it a challenge to stay fully engaged right away. It also didn’t feel quite as suspenseful as the other books I have read by Seraphina. Thankfully, the pace picks up in the second half, leading to a more satisfying conclusion, even if it isn’t entirely surprising.
I’ve found a couple of Glass’s other books even more enjoyable, as they had a brisker pace and unexpected twists. While this one was certainly a pleasant read, it didn’t captivate me quite as much. However, fans of domestic thrillers might still discover that it's worth giving a try!
While listening to the audiobook, I wished the narrators had a bit more intonation and inflection to bring the story to life.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio. This is sure to be a fun thriller for many.

This was a fun read, especially as it takes place in Minnesota. As someone who has lived in MN my entire life, I did find the "up north' stereotypes a little much a times but the story was cute and suspenseful at the same time.

3.5 stars

This book started with such a bang and hooked me immediately. A little on the slower end, the story continued with a handful of captivating and very likeable characters and goings on that had me questioning whether it was all connected or just one big tragic coincidence. I loved the three POVs - they all felt like distinct characters with different voices and each played into the plot so cohesively. I really had no idea what could have possibly been going on and when I finally thought I did I was immediately proven wrong and surprised by the actual reveals.

This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I’ve enjoyed both so I’ll definitely be keeping her books in the rotation.

This was a solid read and the audiobook was really well done.

This one had a bunch of characters and to be honest I couldn’t tell ya who is who other than the villain and the 2 main victims BUT that’s because of my attention span and it didn’t take away from the overall excitement in the book or my following the plot.

I liked how the scenario was one where you legit are like omg what would I do, how would I handle that. Books like that are always fun for me as a reader.

The baddie in this one, after setting sights on the next victim, really boxes them in…making them seem crazy and totally unbelievable. Which as a reader made me wanna scream (in a good way of course).

The baddie should’ve never underestimated his prey. They won’t go down without a fight, in the most delicate of ways. I enjoyed how this one wrapped up.

Overall a good read which I for sure recommend.

We have 2 mystery for the price of 1 in this story. There's Shelby, who survived an attack a year ago and recently started getting anonymous messages. We also have her best friend, Mac, whose husband went missing a year ago.

The story is told in 3 POV: Shelby, Mac and Flora, a senior citizen living in the assisted home run by Mac. My favorite POV was Flora and her friends at the home. They added an unexpected humor to the story.

I liked how the story unfolded and the narration by Brittany Pressley; Stacey Glembosk and Petrea Burchard brought all the characters to life.

Thank you @graydonhousepress @htp_hive for a copy of this.

It’s always the town’s where “nothing ever happens!” isn’t it? I really enjoyed reading this one. It brought all the elements of a small town thriller, who dunnit with the added enjoyment of found family, and a group of meddling senior citizens. The author was able to keep me guessing, as I followed Shelby and friends on their journey to solve the mystery. I found myself giggling about the senior citizens getting involved to solve the crime, and the humor that they brought to the story. The mystery itself was that I enjoyed following and trying to guess for myself too!

In the aftermath of a violent assault on a town member and the disappearance of a husband, a group of elderly individuals band together to establish a podcast. Their mission is to investigate the unsolved case within their community, with the ultimate goal of bringing closure and preventing it from escalating into a serial attack.

A twisty thriller where you don’t know what’s going on, who to trust or where the author is taking us! Wherever it’s going, it’s a heckuva ride! Every chapter took us in a different direction!