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Devil Makes Three
Devil Makes Three: A Novel
by Ben Fountain
Hard Read (8/27/2023)
The author did a wonderful job describing the corruptness of Haiti during this period. It was difficult to read and I had a hard time finishing it but I wanted to see how it ended. This is not a novel that I normally would have read but I am glad I did.
All You Have to Do Is Call
All You Have to Do Is Call
by Kerri Maher
We Have Come a Long Way (6/20/2023)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book; very timely considering recent events. Seems like we are going backwards as a society.

The story followed three women in the early 1970s. It reveals the horrors that women went through to get an abortion in those times. The characters were …more
The September House
The September House
by Carissa Orlando
Horror Thriller (4/29/2023)
I really enjoyed this book. I found myself looking forward to reading it just to find out what was going to happen next. Margaret and Hal find the house of their dreams, but the house is haunted by a wide variety of characters. The characters are well developed and …more
Panther Gap
Panther Gap: A Novel
by James A. McLaughlin
Twists and Turns (3/25/2023)
This book definitely had a lot of twist and turns. Just when you think you know what is happening next, it takes another turn. I did have some trouble following the characters. The back and forth from now to the past helped some but I found myself rereading sections.
The …more
Iron Curtain
Iron Curtain: A Love Story
by Vesna Goldsworthy
Slow Starter (1/25/2023)
In the beginning, I thought I was going to give up on this book. I kept putting it down and not really excited about reading. Milena was a spoiled brat. She did not have realistic expectations for herself or Jason. But the story got a lot more interesting when she decided …more
Sisters of the Lost Nation
Sisters of the Lost Nation
by Nick Medina
Confusing (11/9/2022)
I had a difficult time following this book. I had to keep looking backwards to check date or to reread a section because I was lost. There was not enough explanation for some of the Indian folklore. Is this truly happening, or is this part of Anna's nightmares?
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
by Colleen Oakley
Twists (9/27/2022)
I enjoyed this book immensely, although when I started reading it, I had trouble getting engaged. That did not take long, and I was hooked. The characters are quirky and fun. Twists and turns everywhere which kept me from putting the book down. I was totally surprised at the ending.
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