by Michelle | Aug 6, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, G Author, Review Copy
T. Greenwood’s story about a 1970s mother who discovers the worst about a place meant to protect and care for her youngest child is a beautiful story of love and determination. Moreover, Ms. Greenwood’s writing is so delicate and musical that I...
by Michelle | Jul 11, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, R Author, Review Copy
Hannah Richell’s The Peacock Summer reminds me so much of a Kate Morton novel, which is not a bad thing in the slightest. The story takes place in the past and the present. The two protagonists have a connection through time. The setting is a declining estate in...
by Michelle | May 14, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, D Author, M Author, P Author, Review Copy
One of these things is not like the other. Can you tell which one? ##### I always find alternate reality stories intriguing; after all, who hasn’t thought of the proverbial fork in the road and wondered how different their lives would be if they made a different...
by Michelle | May 7, 2019 | B Author, Book Review, C Author, M Author, R Author, Review Copy
I have read a lot but reviewed almost nothing over the past few months. Here is my attempt to get caught up on all those outstanding reviews. First up, old review copies I finally got around to reading. %%%%%%%%%% I adored Iain Reid’s first novel, and I am happy...
by Michelle | May 1, 2019 | B Author, Book Review, Books Read in 2019, R Author, Review Copy
Yes, Sky Without Stars is a retelling of Les Misérables set in space. Yes, it has your Jean Valjean, your Javert, your Marius, your Cosette, and your Eponine characters. Yes, it has an infamous criminal hiding from the police, a clueless adopted daughter, a member of...
by Michelle | Apr 30, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, C Author, G Author, P Author, Review Copy, S Author, Y Author
I might detest the current president, but I will be forever grateful for the fact that he angered so many authors, who then took that anger out in their writing because the end result is a plethora of excellent books that make me want to stand up and fight alongside...
