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Category Archives: Review
Review: Finders Keepers by Stephen King
As with tradition, I devour every King novel the moment it hits the stands. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise you to see this review, just one day after publication. The moment it hit my iPad library, I took off reading. And … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
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Review: The Ice Twins by S. K. Tremayne
Talk about an uber-creepy! There’s something about twins, and particularly spooky identical twins that terrify me. Add the description of snowy blond hair and icy blue eyes, and I’m spooked. This says a lot, for my appreciation of the horror … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Review
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Review: How to Start a Fire by Lisa Lutz
With alternating time periods and points of view, this novel had the potential of being absolutely disorganized and confusing. Yet Lutz’s sheer talent in creating completely unique, slightly outrageous, characters who stood out as three incredibly and completely unique individuals. … Continue reading
Review: Things You’ve Inherited From Your Mother by Hollie Adams
When I read the synopsis of this title, I thought this would be an interesting title to read and review following Mother’s Day. The title grabbed my attention and I hoped to experience a characters examination of her relationship with … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Review
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Review: The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy
I’m not going to hold back on my adoration of this book. Set less than an hour from my own home, it was easy for me to become absorbed in this novels rich setting. Joined with two incredibly well developed … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review
Tagged Harper's Ferry, John Brown, Underground Railroad
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Review: The House of Hawthorne by Erika Robuck
Robuck has once again succeeded at crafting an addictive and mesmerizing tale about a woman, often forgotten, who stood by and supported one of our country’s most renowned writers. She gives voice to these women, allowing the world to see … Continue reading
Review: The Blondes by Emily Schultz
I intentionally left the synopsis of this title quite vague, for while the mysterious illness that ravages women with blonde hair is certainly an important factor, it’s simply the mechanism that launches Schultz into this truly phenomenal literary thriller. Like … Continue reading
Posted in Literary Fiction, Review, Thriller
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Review: The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly
The moment I read the premise of this novel, I knew I had to read it. Yes, the comparisons to Jurassic Park are obvious, but dare I say this novel had a little bit more footing than it’s dinosaur counterpart. … Continue reading
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Review: Find Me by Laura van den Berg
A key theme to this novel is the concept of filling the void in one’s life and holding tight to memories that are far from permanent. Joy struggles with seeing the light in the darkness that is her life, yet … Continue reading
Review: The Bullet by Mary Louise Kelly
One of the members of my book club told me about this title just a few weeks ago. I was sold when I heard the premise. Imagine finding out that you have a bullet lodged in your body…and that everything … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
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