It’s not every day that a book cover grabs me, but “Pandora” managed to do just that. The allure of its design promised a riveting story, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I’ve always believed that sometimes, the universe nudges us towards certain books at just the right time, and this felt …
I was excited to pick up this book given Nesbo’s reputation for dark, gritty narratives. The premise of a serial killer who targets Tinder dates seemed intriguing and relevant to our technology-driven times. However, while there were some strong points, overall I found The Thirst to be a disappointing read that didn’t live up to …
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas is an exciting urban fantasy novel filled with magic, adventure, and steamy romance. It’s set in the vividly imagined magical city of Crescent City and revolves around half-Fae college student Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge for her best friend’s murder. Teaming up with the fallen …
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I’ll admit, when I first started reading the Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, I was a bit skeptical. As a longtime fantasy fan, the synopsis sounded a little too familiar – a young woman living in a restrictive society discovers she has special powers and gets swept up in an adventure and …
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As an avid Nesbo and Hole fan, I couldn’t wait to dive into this new novel and see where Harry’s adventures would take him this time. Overall, I found Knife to be another riveting page-turner by Nesbo that delivers his signature dark and gritty style. Title Knife Author Jo Nesbo Genre Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller …
Let me start by saying I absolutely loved this book. As someone who grew up listening to classic rock from the 60s and 70s, I was immediately drawn into the story of an up-and-coming rock band trying to make it big in the LA music scene. Title Daisy Jones & The Six Author Taylor Jenkins …
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I had the pleasure of reading The Witchfinder’s Sister by Beth Underdown some time ago. As a fan of historical fiction, I was excited to dive into this novel set in 1640s England during the height of the witch trials. The story follows Alice Hopkins, the sister of Matthew Hopkins who was known as the …
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The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker, a novel that provides a feminist retelling of The Iliad from the perspective of the captured women. As an avid reader, I found this to be a refreshing and thought-provoking read that gave voice to those often silenced in Greek mythology. Title The Silence of the Girls …
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I was intrigued by the premise of this book about a serial killer recreating famous horror movie murders. Overall, I found it to be an entertaining and fast-paced read, though not without some flaws. Title Scared to Death Author Kate Medina Genre Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller Language English Publication Date May 4, 2017 Length 335 …
As someone who loves books, especially literary fiction, I was really looking forward to diving into this one. Overall, I found it to be an enjoyable and thought-provoking read that gave me a lot to think about. Title Writers & Lovers Author Lily King Genre Fiction, Romance Language English Publication Date March 3, 2020 Length …
