Ward is a famous author, who was interrupted at a book event for her most recent release, by the news that her daughter has gone missing.
Perfectly Famous, Elizabeth Liebert, 2.5 Stars
The Second Home by Christina Clancy, 4 stars
The Second Home is the perfect book to pick-up for your non-existent vacation this summer. So pull up a lawn chair by the baby pool in your backyard, pour yourself some ice tea and escape to Cape Cod!
Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak, 4 Stars
Stella is the absolute worst. Think Valerie from 90210 or Regina George from Mean Girls, or Heather Chandler from, well, Heathers. And she is totally Peach Salinger from You. #necessarypeople @annapitoniak
Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner, 3.5 Stars
I still adore Jennifer Weiner. This one just wasn't my favorite. And that's okay.
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown, 4 Stars
When her mom gets sick, Nina returns home to help. And it isn't long before she finds herself engulfed in her mother's con world with her ruggedly handsome friend, Lachlan.
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James, 5 Stars
This book is the real deal. It's so spooky you won't want to read it in a dark room, but it's so good that you keep reading it in that dark room because you NEED to know what happens!
Dead to Her by Sarah Pinborough, 3 stars
Marcie and Keisha have something in common in the upper-class world of Savannah. Among the old money and high society, they stand out.
Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison, 3.5 Stars
Ellison spins a great tale full of the mystery and dark past of a girl's private school and creates multi-dimensional characters who are hiding things from each other and the reader.
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher, 3.5 Stars
Imagine if you had a husband. And he had two other wives, except you knew nothing about them.
Anything for You by Saul Black, 3.5 Stars
Once I was invested in the characters, things really started to get interesting for me and the pages started turning faster and faster.
The Stranger Inside by Lisa Unger, 4 Stars
This book was good. Like cancel your Saturday night plans, pour a big glass of red wine and dig in type of good.
The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal, 3 Stars
This story definitely feels a bit dark, gothic, and the tone harkens to Dicken's books or Madame Bovary
After the End by Clare Mackintosh, 5 Stars
After the End. It has ALL the feels. Perfect for any masochist looking for a good summer read.
Man of the Year by Caroline Lewis Walker, 3.5 Stars
Walker really gets inside the head of Dr. Hart, showcasing both his narcissim and deep insecurities all the same time.
Me for You by Lolly Winston, 3.5 Stars
Grief is hard to live with, but it's also a huge part of living.
The Woman Inside by E.G. Scott, 3.5 Stars
This one got great reviews, Entertainment Weekly ran an incredible review, and this one is even slated to become a TV series with the same production company that made Sharp Objects, my latest obsession.
You Don’t Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, 4 Stars
Reading a Mary Higgins Clark book is like slipping into an old, worn sweater.
Watching You by Lisa Jewell, 4 Stars
Watching You is a quick read, mostly because you won't be able to stop turning the pages furiously, with lots of satisfying twists and turns.
Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda 4 stars
Today I'm reviewing Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda. I was intrigued by the description of the book. Of course, when something is supposed to be the "best day ever", it's clear from the beginning it won't be. It'll probably be the worst day ever for someone. This book is definitely dark. And it's one... Continue Reading →
The Breakdown by B.A. Paris
I already had this galley on my Kindle, ready to go, when I attended a Mary Kubica book event at my local library. She recommended The Breakdown as a great title for her fans, so of course I had to run home and immediately begin reading it. I was fighting to keep my eyes open,... Continue Reading →
Every Last Lie
I'm kind of excited for my very first blog to be a review on Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica. Let me explain. This is her 4th book, and every single one has been amazing! She is also a local author and although I have never met her, I can claim that some of my... Continue Reading →
The Swap by Robyn Harding, 5 Stars
This one is out June 23--so snap up your copy to enjoy as you socially distance this summer.
The Dilemma by B.A. Paris, 4 Stars
As we follow the couple through their day, we realized that while they both have separate concerns, they are both on a crash collision course with events that will forever change everything about their lives.
The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda, 3 Stars
The Girl from Widow Hills started strong. What a premise! Girl goes missing as a child while sleep-walking, girl starts new life, old life comes to find her.
The Lies that Bind by Emily Giffin, 5 Stars
I have yet to read an Emily Giffin book that I didn't love the entire way through, from the first to the final word. The Lies That Bind was no different.
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, 4 Stars
Yes, there are generalizations. But the book itself is at once heartbreaking, horrifying, and had me from the first chapter.
East Coast Girls by Kerry Klett, 3 Stars
A great read for anyone who loved Summer Sisters, Maine, or even Dive From Clausen's Pier.
