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The Quiet Tenant gives us a new take on serial killers that will make you think twice of the quiet, nice guy. The premise of this one hooked my right away. This was about a serial killer told from the perspective of his 13 year old daughter, his girlfriend, and the one that got away!… Continue reading The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
“Three words, large enough to tip the world. I remember you.” France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across… Continue reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
The Helsinki Affair had an interesting premise. The writing was good but the execution was just okay. I was expecting more intrigue and craziness. CIA agent Amanda Cole is thrust into an international conspiracy involving high-profile assassinations and Russian blackmail. It's the case of her lifetime, but solving it might require her to betray another… Continue reading The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak
“I think we regular people may have forgotten a basic truth—we don’t really have the right to judge anyone else.” After calling off her engagement in wake of a tragic revelation, Yuko Moriguchi had nothing to live for except her only child, four year old, Manami. Now, following an accident on the grounds of the… Continue reading Confessions by Kanae Minato
Yellowface is one of those books that after finishing it, you will want to re-read it. It isn't long but it is full of emotion. This one deals with so many different things in such a short time. It deals with racism, plagiarism, the stresses of being a writer, jealousy, friendship, and the publishing industry.… Continue reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
This is a book for when your in an introspective mood. This is book takes place on the last day of 1984 and 85 year old Lillian Boxfish takes an evening walk through Manhattan. She has very specific stops that she wants to go to. Each for a purpose down memory lane. And she has… Continue reading Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney
“And for a killer, that’s a kind of superpower.” Getting snowed in at a beautiful, rustic mountain chalet doesn’t sound like the worst problem in the world, especially when there’s a breathtaking vista, a cozy fire, and company to keep you warm. But what happens when that company is eight of your coworkers…and you can’t… Continue reading One By One by Ruth Ware
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline had been on my TBR for a long time. We read this for book club. This was a very touching story. If you like historical fiction this one is for you. Families looking for servants, farm labourers, or occasionally more children would come check out the orphans and see… Continue reading Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
This was the book I didn't know I needed. A captivating novel unfolds the story of four young friends as they navigate the competitive realm of classical music, exploring the intricate web of ambition, passion, and love that weaves through the tapestry of their lives. The characters in this were so complex and I was… Continue reading The Ensemble by Aja Gabel
If you haven't read Peter Swanson before, this is the perfect time to get this short book read. I don't read many novella's, but this one was right up my alley for a perfect Christmas mystery. It is the perfect break from all the romance I had been reading lately. The story's first half unfolds… Continue reading The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson