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The Personal Librarian
by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
Okay (2/10/2021)
This book for me was just OK. I didn't feel a connection with the characters and for me, that is very important. Because of this, I gave the book three stars. The plot wasn't bad, I just couldn't connect with the protagonist.
Black Widows
Black Widows: A Novel
by Cate Quinn
On fire! (1/7/2021)
I found this book to be an incredible page turner. The reason I gave it a four star, rather than a five star, however was that I didn't like the ending. However, besides that, I was completely enthralled by the book. I had a very difficult time putting it down. The pacing …more
The Stone Girl
The Stone Girl: A Novel
by Dirk Wittenborn
An Excellent Book! (4/16/2020)
I honestly couldn't put this book down. I was fascinated with Evie Quimbey, from the Adirondacks. She was one of the most unique protagonists I've ever come across. She was quite a courageous and strong heroine. I've never read a book like this one and it will be memorable …more
The Prisoner's Wife
The Prisoner's Wife
by Maggie Brookes
Haunting and Mesmerizing (2/10/2020)
This book was engrossing. I could not put it down. It transported you into the era of WWII. The writing was masterful. I would read anything by this author. A definite page turner.
Small Days and Nights
Small Days and Nights: A Novel
by Tishani Doshi
Slowburn (11/5/2019)
This book was a welcome distraction from the other books I've been reading as of late. I have to admit however, I like it when a book grabs me from the first page. This book was not that. However, I did enjoy the plot and the characters. Although this was a slowburn, I'd …more
Mother Knows Best
Mother Knows Best: A Novel of Suspense
by Kira Peikoff
Creepy, Twisty, and Thrilling! (10/22/2019)
A debut psychological thriller!

This book was amazing! I don't want to reveal too much about the plot because I feel like less is more in this case. I really enjoy books with in depth character development and this novel definitely had interesting characters. There was also …more
Red Letter Days
Red Letter Days
by Sarah-Jane Stratford
Red Letter Days (10/2/2019)
An ominous portrait of what life was like during WWII. While there were some slow spots, the majority of the book had my attention. I very much enjoy historical fiction and this did not disappoint. The formatting was excellent and there was no confusion. If you are enjoy …more
The Shadow King
The Shadow King: A Novel
by Maaza Mengiste
Historical (7/19/2019)
An interesting and compelling read. The writing was very good in some sections and faltered in others. I think the characters needed a bit more development, however, all in all this was a decent book.
Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever
by Joshilyn Jackson
An Average Thriller (4/9/2019)
While I've seen good press for this novel, I wasn't as impressed. This did have interesting characters, but what I yearn for in a thriller, was missing. I enjoy a plot-driven thriller, and that was absent. However, I did like the writing. There was also a pretty good plot …more
The Last Romantics
The Last Romantics
by Tara Conklin
The Last Romantics (11/29/2018)
While this book definitely had its moments, I couldn't help but wonder when it would be over. I definitely appreciated some of the dysfunction that took place among the characters, but overall I didn't feel there was much plot going on. That's not to say that I can't …more
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
by Anissa Gray
Ferocious and Riveting! (10/10/2018)
This book was excellent. If you like a book more character-driven than plot-driven, this book is for you. The character development was expertly written. The characters were extremely relatable and I was invested to see what would happen next. I think this is going to be an instant hit!
Vox
Vox
by Christina Dalcher
Vox (5/19/2018)
I found this book strange to say the least.. not necessarily in a bad way. The book is a warning of what can happen in a society that discriminates and is prejudiced against the female gender. This is an important novel.. although, it just wasn't for me. On a positive note, …more
A Place for Us
A Place for Us
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza (3/4/2018)
Wow! I have always had an affinity for books that are about people with different ethnic backgrounds than myself. I think it is so interesting to be able to learn about a culture, while also reading and being engaged in a story. This book did just that. This family saga had …more
The Girl Who Smiled Beads
The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
by Elizabeth Weil, Clemantine Wamariya
The Girl Who Smiled Beads (1/29/2018)
An excellent meditation on how war affects family. This was an interesting portrayal of how war affects an entire community. I can't imagine how it must be to live in a village ravaged by war, but Wamariya really did an outstanding job illustrating that. This book had …more
Other People's Houses
Other People's Houses
by Abbi Waxman
Other People's Houses (11/28/2017)
Boy, when I started reading this, I knew almost immediately I was in for a treat. Reading the summary of the book, I knew immediately this was going to be a winner. However, after reading the first few pages, I was hooked. This book was a real page-turner for me. I could …more
The French Girl
The French Girl
by Lexie Elliott
The French Girl by Lexie Elliott (9/3/2017)
This was a fairly decent book. I can't say that it overwhelmed me, but it certainly wasn't underwhelming either. It was thrilling and had some very good twists in it. I would definitely read another book from this author.I would recommend this to readers who have enjoyed …more
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