by Michelle | Dec 13, 2022 | A Author, B Author, Book Review, Books Read in 2022, E Author, N Author, Review Copy, T Author
As I reflect on June releases while writing these reviews, I realize just how outstanding the books released were that month. I have several five stars of the year from that month alone, and when I attempt to decide my favorite book for that month, it changes every...
by Michelle | Oct 30, 2020 | Book Review, Books Read in 2020, Review Copy, T Author
After having thoroughly enjoyed The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, I looked forward to starting Stuart Turton’s latest mystery foray, The Devil and the Dark Water. Except, his latest novel is nothing like his previous work. Gone are the science...
by Michelle | Aug 25, 2020 | Book Review, Books Read in 2020, Review Copy, T Author
Shveta Thakrar’s Star Daughter should be a dream story. It has everything I crave in novels these days – diversity, creativity, a hint of romance, and a strong female lead. Except, I found myself rather bored. After all, no amount of creativity and...
by Michelle | Dec 31, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, F Author, L Author, M Author, O Author, T Author, W Author, Y Author
This story is slow to start with an almost voyeuristic depiction of Thursday’s life. There are clues all over the place but, as is so often the case, those clues only make sense in hindsight. The ending justifies the feelings of unease that you feel while...
by Michelle | Dec 5, 2018 | Book Review, Books Read in 2018, T Author
Stuart Turton is a very talented man. He states that in his debut novel, he set out to create an Agatha Christie-style novel crossed with the television show Quantum Leap to produce a unique and entertaining whodunit. In my opinion, he more than succeeds in his quest....
by Michelle | Jul 11, 2018 | Book Review, Books Read in 2018, T Author
Genre: Suspense; Mystery; Young Adult Publication Date: 5 June 2018 Source: Publisher from NetGalley Synopsis from the Publisher: “Ari Sullivan is alive–for now. She wakes at the bottom of a cistern, confused, injured and alone, with only the shadowy...
