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Review: After Anna by Alex Lake
I learned about this title during a Fall book preview webinar hosted by the publisher. Initially, I hesitated to pick it up. First, because of the premise. As a mother myself, child abduction is one of my most horrific fears. … Continue reading
Posted in Harper Books, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
Tagged abduction, divorce
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Review: Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman
As I read the final pages of this book, all the expletives came flowing from me. That’s not a complaint, it’s praise. Never did I imagine or predict what control and power this title held over me. I found myself … Continue reading
Posted in Harper Books, Literary Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Review
Tagged coming-of-age, female friendships, love., violence
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Review: Free Men by Katy Simpson Smith
Told from the points of view of each character, the author has created an incredibly unique voice for each of them. Their history and the pain they endured is quite evident in their voices. Though the level of anguish and … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Review
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Review: Ginny Gall by Charlie Smith
Reading the premise, you can surmise that this novel has a dark and foreboding tone. Rising above all this, however, is one individual’s determination and refusal to relinquish to a fate that is pre-determined based on his skin color and … Continue reading
Review: Girl Through Glass by Sari Wilson
When I accepted this title for review, I didn’t know what to expect. I thought it was a ballet book, certainly something outside of my realm of familiarity. Yet so many trusted readers were singing its praises so I opted … Continue reading
Review: The Ex by Alafair Burke
No exaggerating: I read this book in under two hours. Already a fan of Burke’s writing, she captivated me from page one and, by the end, I was completely floored by what transpired. I was ready to pick it up … Continue reading
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Review: The Past by Tessa Hadley
It was slightly challenging to get into this read. First, there is a huge cast of characters. Four siblings, plus their families? So many names and relationships to keep track of. And then there is the formatting of novel: no … Continue reading
Review: Love May Fail by Matthew Quick
What a motley slate of characters Quick creates! Both humorous and also heartbreaking, Quick uses these extremely flawed and damaged characters, all connected by one high school teacher, to provide a wholly rewarding and meaningful novel about love, loss, and … Continue reading
Posted in General Fiction, Review
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