American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson a slow burn novel that blends an intelligence mystery with the protagonist’s personal reflection on her career and life.
Category Archives: Book Review
The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods
The Last Dreamwalker by Rita Woods was an attention-getting blend of family discovery and historical fiction, with a touch of magical realism.
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby was so well-done that I ended up reading a story I would normally not pick up, just to keep consuming the words.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez was a five-star read for me in June and is another YA novel that has the depth of adult literary fiction.
Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black
Don’t Cry for Me by Daniel Black might be my favorite book of the year. I know we have 5 months left to go, but this story was incredibly special.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a must for anyone who likes psychological thrillers. I read a lot in this genre, and I was hooked by the writing, genuinely surprised by the twist, and finished reading in 24 hours.
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid is an author I will always read and when I saw her book, One True Loves, available on Libby I borrowed it right away. There was so much about this book that felt like familiar TJR and with Julia Whelan narrating, even more so.
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee is one of those books that has a devoted fan-base who amps you up to read the book. When my library hold came in, I was excited to dig in and see what all the fuss is about.
Freak by Jennifer Hillier
In Jennifer Hillier’s second novel, Freak (Creep #2), we resume the storyline of her prior novel, Creep. Let me say now that if you don’t want any spoilers for Creep, do NOT read the publisher’s description of Freak. I’ll keep this review spoiler-free and suggest you read the books as a pair.
The Prisoner by B.A. Paris
The Prisoner by B.A. Paris had my attention from the first page. The book opens with a first-hand account of a woman, Amelie, being abducted and I was immediately intrigued with the way she was processing the information.