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Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E.Schwab

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Jenn

This is one of those titles that crosses over so many genres, one that evokes so many feelings in its readers.  I’ve been shouting from the rooftops about this book since I finished reading it just a few days ago. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Residence by Andrew Pyper

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Jenn

I knew I had to read this book the moment I read the synopsis.  I’m no stranger to Pyper’s work and I impatiently awaiting the opportunity to experience his take on this factual part of American history. Guests of the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Deep by Alma Katsu

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Jenn

Leave it to Katsu to turn an already terrifying historical series of events to something even more sinister and horrific! I’ve long been obsessed with the events that led to the sinking of the Titanic, so when I learned of the premise … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lost History of Dreams by Kris Waldherr

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jenn

If you are in the mood for a dark and Gothic mystery, this is the book for you! Waldherr opens with the line “All love stories are ghost stories in disguise.” What follows this telling passage is a truly atmospheric … Continue reading →

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Review: Once a Midwife by Patricia Harman

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Jenn

I adored reuniting with Patience. I’ve come to love her character and her stories of delivering the children of Hope River.  This particular novel had vastly more influence from the outside world than previous titles in the series.  I mourned … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Jenn

If this isn’t a page-turner, I don’t know what is! I devoured this in one sitting, instantly captivated by the strong, hard-headed female characters who both seemed to be ahead of their time when it came to the role of … Continue reading →

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Review: November Road by Lou Berney

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Jenn

I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I agreed to review this title. At first glance, it’s not something I would normally read, despite being a huge fan of crime fiction.  That said, I’d heard nothing but praise … Continue reading →

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Review: The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Jenn

I absolutely adored the dark and Gothic setting!  A perfect fall read, this most certainly put me in the mood for Halloween. Fox has created quite the addictive read (I read it in one weekend afternoon).  The setting, so vivid … Continue reading →

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Review: Tangerine by Christine Mangan

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Jenn

I picked this up after hearing rave reviews from a bookseller at my favorite independent bookstore.  I have to say that before this, this title wasn’t even on my radar.  I curled up on a rainy Friday night and devoured … Continue reading →

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Review: The Hunger by Alma Katsu

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Jenn

We’re all familiar with the story of the Donner party. The story that most of us learned in history class was of a group of travelers during the great Westward Expansion.  Trapped by a difficult terrain, their only means to … Continue reading →

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