Book Review

THE WRITING RETREAT by Julia Bartz

Rating: 3 / 5 THE WRITING RETREAT by Julia Bartz follows Alex, a writer dealing with a severe case of writer's block and a complicated personal life. When a friend turns in a sample of her writing to famous author Roza Vallo, Alex is thrilled to learn that she's been selected as one of five… Continue reading THE WRITING RETREAT by Julia Bartz

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THE SLEEPLESS by Victor Manibo

THE SLEEPLESS by Victor Manibo follows Jamie, one of the Sleepless. In a near future world, another pandemic hits and this one eliminates the need for sleep for those who get it. It doesn't appear to have any negative consequences on the individual, but it does change the entire way the world works. After the… Continue reading THE SLEEPLESS by Victor Manibo

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WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME by Gillian McAllister

Rating: 4.5 / 5 WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME by Gillian McAllister begins with Jen, a lawyer with a seventeen year old son. He is out late and Jen is waiting up, watching him arrive home through the window. This is where things go awry. Instead of just a teen staying out past curfew, Jen sees… Continue reading WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME by Gillian McAllister

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I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU by Rebecca Makkai

I received a gifted audiobook copy from PRH Audio and LibroFM. Rating: 4 / 5 I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU by Rebecca Makkai follows Bodie Kane, a professor and a podcaster who is returning to guest lecture at the boarding school where she once was a student. During her time at the Granby School,… Continue reading I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU by Rebecca Makkai

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FAIRY TALE by Stephen King

Rating: 4 / 5 FAIRY TALE by Stephen King follows Charlie Reade, a high school student who has had some ups and downs in his life, but is generally on a good track. Having lost his mother in a horrible accident at an early age, Carlie is left to care for his alcoholic father. He… Continue reading FAIRY TALE by Stephen King

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AGE OF VICE by Deepti Kapoor

Rating: 4.5 / 5 AGE OF VICE by Deepti Kapoor begins with a car accident. A Mercedes jumps the curb in New Delhi at 3 a.m. killing five. Arrested for the crime is a servant in shock, the reason he is there at the wheel unknown. From here the book moves back in time between… Continue reading AGE OF VICE by Deepti Kapoor

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ONE NIGHT ON THE ISLAND by Josie Silver

I received a complimentary copy of ONE NIGHT ON THE ISLAND by Josie Silver. Thank you to Ballantine Books and Random House for the chance to read provide an honest review! Rating: 4 / 5 ONE NIGHT ON THE ISLAND follows dating columnist Cleo. She has always assumed she would meet the right man and… Continue reading ONE NIGHT ON THE ISLAND by Josie Silver

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THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins

Rating: 3 / 5 THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins follows two timelines all centered on a villa in Italy. In the present, Emily and Chess are friends who don't necessarily always like each other. They were the best of friends as kids and have stayed close through the years, but Chess is high maintenance and… Continue reading THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins

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AN UNWANTED GUEST by Shari Lapena

Rating: 3.5 / 5 AN UNWANTED GUEST by Shari Lapena is set in a mountain lodge in the Catskills, a destination that is meant to be a cozy retreat for its guests. When a storm settles in and cuts them off from the outside world and further complicates things with a power outage, things go… Continue reading AN UNWANTED GUEST by Shari Lapena

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MISSING CLARISSA by Ripley Jones

I received a gifted advanced copy of MISSING CLARISSA by Ripley Jones from Wednesday Books. Publication Date: 3/7/2023Rating: 4 / 5 MISSING CLARISSA is a YA thriller following two best friends, Blair and Cameron. In 1999, popular and pretty cheerleader Clarissa Campbell disappeared. It is a story that made headlines, but and no answers were… Continue reading MISSING CLARISSA by Ripley Jones