BLURB:Revenge is an euphoric thing. Trust me on this. Nothing compares to the release you get when you ruin someone’s life. When they’ve stolen important things. Things that didn’t belong to them. Things I revel in making them pay for. What? Have I offended you? I’m not here to appeal to your delicate senses. I…
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The Long Walk – Review
BLURB: In the near future, when America has become a police state, 100 boys are selected to enter an annual contest where the winner will be awarded whatever he wants for the rest of his life. Among them is 16-year-old Ray Garraty, and he knows the rules – keep a steady walking pace of four…
Black Rabbit Hall – Review
Eve Chase is a vastly underrated author in America, in my opinion. Her haunting stories centered around large estates in England with hidden secrets never fail to capture my heart and imagination. Now I’m wondering why it took me so long to finally check this book off my list! BLURB: Ghosts are everywhere, not just…
Rebecca – Review
I always feel a little silly reviewing Classics since they have been around long before I was thought of and will continue to have a place in the world after I’m gone. My opinions are irrelevant, but I will share them anyway in the hopes of encouraging someone else to pick up this book. BLURB:…
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark – Review
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark is not my normal read, but after witnessing the shock and awe on Instagram, I decided I wanted to listen to this audiobook immediately. I went into this novel completely blind. I didn’t have any prior knowledge about The Golden State Killer, so I was listening to this book…
Before I Let Go – Review
Thank you to Netgalley and SourceFire books for the chance to read this novel. I’m only sorry I couldn’t leave a positive review. BLURB: Best friends Corey and Kyra were inseparable in their snow-covered town of Lost Creek, Alaska. When Corey moves away, she makes Kyra promise to stay strong during the long, dark winter,…
Lie Lay Lain – Review
As my fellow PLNs (Passionate Little Nutcases) know, when Tarryn Fisher recommends a Made by Charmingly Created: https://etsy.me/2PXA9Ii book, you have no choice but to get your hands on it too (hence the shirt). So, like everyone else, when Tarryn told the folks in her reader group to pick up Lie Lay Lain by Bryn Greenwood, I added…
Sadie – Review
Many thanks to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this novel early. It seems like Sadie is everywhere in the book world right now, with rave reviews being given right and left. I just knew it would be my kind of read – I can’t get enough of vengeance-seeking females. I crave…
I’m Thinking of Ending Things – Review
What the what? Some might think that saying, “What the heck did I just read?” at the end of a book is a bad thing, but not in this case. This short book packs a punch! When I was about 75% of the way through I’m Thinking of Ending Things, my husband asked me, “What is…
Find You in the Dark – Review
My first thought upon finishing this debut Thriller by Nathan Ripley was, “Thank goodness that’s over!” For anyone sure I was able to drop nothing but 5-star reviews on every other book this year, here is proof of the contrary. I do loathe giving low-star ratings to books, especially those I was incredibly excited to…
Six Feet Under – Review
Oh, my heart. I’m not even halfway through this book at the moment of writing this, but I had to stop and quickly jot down thoughts before I’ve forgotten them. This book explains the substance of our feelings as humans. The main thing all of us want is to be loved unconditionally, to know no…
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things – Review
This was one of the slowest books I’ve read- slow in the beginning, slow in the amount of time it took me to read. But, the best things in life require plenty of patience. All the Ugly and Wonderful Things was one of the best, most thought-provoking books I’ve ever read. I didn’t want it…
Collared – Review
I’ll admit to being a judgmental book reader. I totally judge a book by its cover, title, author, and pretty much any other way you can imagine. I was intrigued by the cover of this book; it is beautiful, but I could not figure out why a book would be titled Collared. If you’re apprehensive…
Ten Below Zero – Review
I don’t have the slightest idea where to start with this book. It’s one of the greats that stole my words and left me with the most beautiful mess of emotions. When I pick up a novel, I read for experience, understanding, and emotion. Occasionally, I read to escape or venture to a different location. Ten…
The Evolution of Mara Dyer – Review
If you haven’t read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer yet, you may want to skip this review to avoid potential spoilers. I usually love books in a series more than standalones, simply because I get to spend more time with the characters I’ve grown attached to. I’ve often questioned people who complain about books in…
A Monster Calls – Review
The lovely, Fettered Matriarch, reviewed A Monster Calls a few months ago, convincing me to read this short, illustrated novel. Kacy’s review was very persuasive, she and I are quite similar, and I knew I could take her recommendation and run with it. I’m so glad I did because this was a moving story. At 12:07 every night a…
Girl in Snow – Review
Heavy, complex, and deeply human. I’d like to thank Simon and Schuster Publishing and Netgalley for the chance to review Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka. This novel was written with such a vivid realism that I felt as if I was intruding on the thoughts of the characters. At times, I found myself struggling to deal…
The Evolution of Ivy: Poison – Review
Bad. Bad. BAD….but so GOOD. The Evolution of Ivy: Poison is an addicting debut novel from Lauren Campbell. The main character, Ivy, is a tormented young girl enduring an endlessly painful life. “I scurry to the back of the classroom, making eye contact with no one, and take my seat. New outfits, fresh haircuts, and confidence…
Marrow – Review
It’s my favorite book of all-time, but I haven’t even given it a proper review! I’ve been scared of doing this book an injustice, somehow spoiling it with my inadequate words. Seeing as it’s my favorite, I thought I’d ensure my year started off on the right foot with a novel I found meaningful. You…
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