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Review: I Found You by Lisa Jewell
I’m quite a fan of twisty storylines based on dark old secrets. This title is certainly rich with twists and turns. They were so captivating that it allowed to me overlook the fact that I couldn’t find any of the … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review
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Review: American War by Omar El Akkad
Though likened by other reviews to The Road by Cormac McCarthy, I’d like to dispel that link. The only similarities lie in a journey embarked upon an attack or epic devastation. That’s it. In this novel, we follow Sarat’s path from a … Continue reading
Posted in Dystopian fiction, Review
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Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
I knew I had to own this book the moment I read about it. Though this is a young adult novel, this is a book that MUST be read by people of all ages. Starr’s experience mirrors much of what … Continue reading
Posted in Review, YA
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Review: Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel
Why yes, that is a very general summary of this book. It was done intentionally, for there is SO MUCH learned and revealed in this second book. I do recommend reading the first title, Sleeping Gods, first, however. Not only … Continue reading
Posted in Review, Science Fiction, Thriller
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Review: Say Nothing by Brad Parks
I’ve been a fan of Brad Parks’ writing for some time now. I devoured his Carter Ross series and was quite intrigued to start reading this one. Parks himself said it is quite different, a departure from his previous series. … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
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Review: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck
What an incredibly remarkable and moving novel. Shattuck revealed a bit of history completely unknown to me, and I suspect, many others. She weaves rich historical detail with well developed characters, making the setting and the emotions the characters experienced … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review
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Review: The Night Mark by Tiffany Reisz
I discovered Reisz’s work last year, reading her novel The Bourbon Thief. When I read the premise of this most recent title, as well as the setting, I knew I had to read it. Reisz excels at crafting characters and … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Romance
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Review: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
This is, by far, my favorite novel written by Lisa See. It has a level of feeling that is so intense, so heart-wrenchingly beautiful, that I am actually mourning its conclusion. See has captured the connection between a mother and … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Review
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Review: A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell
I wanted to love this book; I did. I’m a huge fan of psychological suspense. The build up was pretty fantastic until about 3/4 of the way through…and it just got clumsy and messy. What started out as a well-crafted … Continue reading
Audiobook Review: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Yes, I am just now diving into the wonderful world that is Maisie Dobbs. As you all know, my reading has been struggling lately. I was on a desperate hunt for an audiobook that would not only entertain but also … Continue reading
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