I would recommend this read to fans of John Saul (for me it was a bit reminiscent of Creature) or Karen Thompson Walker's The Dreamers: A Novel, which is also a gentle blend of science and fiction.
Mother Knows Best by Kira Peikoff, 4 Stars
The Sisters of Summit Avenue by Lynn Cullen, 3.5 Stars
Anyone who grew up with a sister will identify with the sometimes complicated relationship that June and Ruth share.
The Arrangement by Robyn Harding, 3 1/2 Stars
The Arrangement is a great fast-paced read in the style of Fatal Attraction meets Pretty Woman.
**Official Blog Tour**The Escape Room by Megan Goldin, 4 Stars
You must check this one out, it's fabulous and Megan Goldin has skyrocketed to the top of my author's to watch list.
The Perfect Wife by JP Delaney, 3.5 Stars
How human can we make robots? When have we gone too far?
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
Lost You by Haylen Beck, 3.5 Stars
Lost You is a solid thriller with some inventive twists I didn't see coming.
Keeping Lucy by T. Greenwood, 4 Stars
When I picked up Keeping Lucy, I was intrigued by the story. It's a work of fiction, but like many conceived books, was inspired by true life events. I knew that often times in the past, developmentally delayed or handicapped children were placed in state-run homes because it was deemed that it would be too... Continue Reading →
Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman, 4 Stars
The writing feels dark, the characters dapple in the forbidden, and the result is a deeply satisfying mystery.
