Screaming for More

The Retreat by Sarah Pearse: A Book Review Genre: Thriller, Mystery Pearse does not disappoint in her sequel to The Sanatorium, The Retreat. Once again focusing on Detective Elin Warner in the mist of her uncertain future, Pearse captivates the reader with the intense suspense she inflicts among her stories. While two may be a … Continue reading Screaming for More →

Learning to Live

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Haig writes a difficult story to tell in his work The Midnight Library. Surrounding a depressed main character in the act of dying, Haig gives motivational one liners and interesting parallels to different regrets we might have throughout our lives. Even more interesting is … Continue reading Learning to Live →

Smart Minds, Killing Times

Inhuman Acts by Brooke L. French: A Book Review Genre: Thriller French hits every thriller mark in her debut novel, Inhuman Acts. Surrounding the story of Letty, readers are able to see a woman’s world crash around her even as she fights to remain upright – but that’s not all – something is going on … Continue reading Smart Minds, Killing Times →

In a Remote Hotel… there is a killer on the loose

The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse: A Book Review Genre: Thriller, Mystery You would think that Switzerland would be the most peaceful place in the world, but Sarah Pearse shows that it can be anything but in her novel, The Sanatorium. A stunning thriller that kept my on my toes the whole way through, The Sanatorium … Continue reading In a Remote Hotel… there is a killer on the loose →

Somehow I am saying Amen

The Summit by the Sea by Michael Lajoie: A Book Review Genre: Realistic Fiction/ Parable [ Disclaimer: I received a copy of The Summit by the Sea with my promise of giving it an honest review. This does not reflect my overall rating or view of the book. ] The Summit by the Sea was … Continue reading Somehow I am saying Amen →

Murder, Family, and a Quick Ending

The Cry of the Lake by Charlie Tyler: A Book Review Genre: Thriller [Disclaimer: I received an advanced review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.] Charlie Tyler has written an engrossing tale in her debut novel, The Cry of the Lake, though at the beginning the switching of character POV can be … Continue reading Murder, Family, and a Quick Ending →

Potential to be Great, but not There Yet

Fear of Flying by Kate Allen: A Book Review Genre: Coming-of-age; Contemporary Lit [Disclaimer: I received an advanced review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.] Kate Allen crafts a story of fear and longing in her first book Fear of Flying. A quick read, I enjoyed the storyline with only few complaints; … Continue reading Potential to be Great, but not There Yet →

No Words

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A Book Review Genre: Thriller; Suspense Oh my world! I was not expecting the ending on this one. Beautifully clashing the world of being a therapist to that of mental breakdowns, Alex Michaelides carefully crafts a story that will lead you wanting more while all the time exceeding your … Continue reading No Words →

Me Before We

This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens: A Book Review Genre: Romance Somehow in her debut novel, Sophie Cousens captures an unique romantic comedy just waiting to be turned into a movie. Filled with tears, hope, pain, and love, This Time Next Year brings a story of two star-crossed lovers born moments apart and yet … Continue reading Me Before We →

Absolutely Mad, Amazingly Brilliant

7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton: A Book Review Genre: Mystery Thriller Reading this book was a rush. The beginning started out wobbly as just like the narrator, you as a reader have no idea what is going on leading to all sorts of confusion, but as the story moves forward, it … Continue reading Absolutely Mad, Amazingly Brilliant →