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Sometimes I Lie
Sometimes I Lie
by Alice Feeney
A Tangled Web (11/15/2017)
This is a great debut psychological thriller from Alice Feeney. It's a real page turner that twists and turns right to the finish. I found the major plot twist to be a bit confusing in its delivery but otherwise, thoroughly enjoyed this book. Not surprised to see tv rights …more
The French Girl
The French Girl
by Lexie Elliott
A Promising Debut (9/11/2017)
I enjoyed this whodunit surrounding a decade-old murder that has resurfaced among college friends. I especially appreciated the constant appearance of the title character, who provided a silent but effective addition to the novel. While the ending was not completely …more
Extraordinary Adventures
Extraordinary Adventures
by Daniel Wallace
Slow but Engaging (2/14/2017)
This novel is a sweet story of an innocent man "coming of age" after winning a free beach vacation that required a companion. Edsel worked at his budding relationship and eventually grew by leaps and bounds. This book was slow at the beginning as Edsel's quest for a …more
I See You
I See You
by Clare Mackintosh
Engaging Thriller (11/12/2016)
Wow, I did not see this ending coming! I See You is a well-written psychological thriller that builds beautifully to its surprising climax. Don't skip the very last page or you'll miss a lot! The premise is hauntingly believable and I could definitely see this becoming a …more
Cruel Beautiful World
Cruel Beautiful World
by Caroline Leavitt
Cruel Beautiful World (8/23/2016)
This novel has great potential to be more of a psychological thriller but the story line is kept too shallow for that to happen. The plot is interesting and keeps the reader turning pages. I would have liked more insight into what different characters were thinking …more
Falling
Falling
by Jane Green
Great Beach Read (6/20/2016)
I brought this book to the beach and what a great idea that turned out to be! This is perfect chick lit with a plot twist to keep things interesting right to the end. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books from this author.
Darling Days
Darling Days: A Memoir
by iO Tillett Wright
Sad Memoir (4/16/2016)
I'm not sure if memoir is the word since the book ends with the author only in her 20s but iO certainly tells a heart-wrenching story of her childhood. This is a timely account of gender identity issues, questionable (at best) parenting skills, and a never ending quest for …more
The Widow
The Widow
by Fiona Barton
Creepy Good (12/5/2015)
The Widow is a well-written psychological thriller. I really enjoyed the in-depth character development and the author's smooth writing style. The book keeps you guessing and asking dark questions about the relationship between Glen and Jean. This would generate good club …more
Every Anxious Wave
Every Anxious Wave
by Mo Daviau
So So Sci Fi (10/19/2015)
So this book was a bit out of my reading comfort zone but I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately, it did nothing to improve my opinion of science fiction, wormholes, time travel, and the like. I found the characters uninteresting overall and wondered most about Wayne, …more
The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs
The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs
by Matthew Dicks
Whose Comeback is it Anyway? (6/4/2015)
This is a light and easy read. While I enjoyed the ease of reading, I found the high school incident requiring a "comeback" to be fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Something a bit more traumatic might have triggered such a response but I had trouble buying …more
A Good Family
A Good Family
by Erik Fassnacht
Long and Wnding Story (5/14/2015)
I found this book overly long and rambling at times. The story is told from the viewpoints of different family members and I often found the chapters to be so unrelated that they didn't seem to be from the same book. I found Barkley to be the most interesting character and …more
Dangerous When Wet
Dangerous When Wet: A Memoir
by Jamie Brickhouse
What a Ride! (3/8/2015)
This memoir of a young gay man's struggle with multiple addictions kept me intrigued to the end. It's a psychological self-study of the downward spiral he faced, while keeping readers both entertained and heart-broken with his decisions in life. Mama Jean was a larger-than- …more
The Sweetheart Deal
The Sweetheart Deal
by Polly Dugan
Enjoyable but Predictable (2/10/2015)
The Sweetheart Deal is a quick and easy read. I enjoyed the format of short chapters with alternating characters featured. The ending is predictable right from the beginning but there are some twists to keep the pages turning. I would like to have had another chapter or two, …more
Irritable Hearts
Irritable Hearts: A PTSD Love Story
by Mac McClelland
A Rambling Read (12/29/2014)
Irritable Hearts is a memoir that is lost in vague textbook talk. The first half is painfully slow going with a mostly unexplained major event that triggers the author's PTSD. The rambling tale seems disjointed and I found myself rereading pages constantly to try to stay on …more
Descent
Descent
by Tim Johnston
An Emotional Read (11/2/2014)
Descent is a psychological family study for the first half then picks up speed to become a true 'movie' thriller by the end. I found the beginning to be a bit slow and had to adjust to the chapters alternating between various characters. This is, overall, a well-written …more
Bitter Greens
Bitter Greens
by Kate Forsyth
Bitter Greens (8/9/2014)
I'm not sure I like the title of this novel but I certainly enjoyed reading it. The back cover alludes to Philippa Gregory and I wholeheartedly agree. The author nicely weaves together historical fiction in the style of Gregory along with the fairy tale, Rapunzel. Sadly, my …more
Her
Her
by Harriet Lane
Ominous Reading (5/8/2014)
Her is a novel that grows more ominous with each chapter. I found it difficult to engage early on but the second half picked up speed. It's interesting to have the perspective of both main characters, while still maintaining some mystery about what would happen next. The …more
The Quick
The Quick
by Lauren Owen
A Cumbersome Read (4/18/2014)
The Quick is cumbersome, in more ways than one. It's a large book at 500 pages and the extensive cast of characters and winding plot is honestly a bit exhausting. I did not find it an enjoyable read, especially as I am not particularly fond of the "vampire" genre. It was …more
Mating for Life
Mating for Life
by Marissa Stapley
Good, not Great (3/10/2014)
This is a fairly quick read focusing on the relationships of three sisters and their mother. I found the title to be a bit misleading as most of these characters have had multiple relationships with men and do not appear terribly successful at "mating for life". The story …more
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