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.
The Woman Inside by E.G. Scott, 3.5 Stars
Sugar Run by Mesha Maren, 3.5 Stars
Sugar Run is a searing and gritty debut about making a run for another life.
Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter, 3 Stars
I've had a not-so-amazing day today. Don't you hate when that happens? I've been fighting a cold all week and it just escalated last night. So this morning I was already not feeling amazing and didn't get the best sleep as I could barely breathe out of my nose and my husband was similarly afflicted...and... Continue Reading →
The Suspect by Fiona Barton, 3.5 Stars
Whenever I think of Thailand and teenagers, I think of Brokedown Palace. The ultimate "be careful traveling internationally" story. You know, Claire Danes--fresh off of My So Called Life fame--and Kate Beckingsale are teen girls vacationing in Thailand when they fall into a trap with a cute boy who uses them to transport drugs without... Continue Reading →
Cross Her Heart by Sarah Pinborough, 3.5 Stars
How have I not heard of Sarah Pinborough before? Like, how? I chose Cross Her Heart through the Book of the Month Club and as far as I knew it was a debut author. Now, maybe I should read a little closer when I make those selections, but I was very surprised to learn she... Continue Reading →
Not Her Daughter by Rea Frey, 3 Stars
First of all, let's talk about this cover. I love the colors, the adorable shoes. It brings feelings of nostalgia to mind. Back in my publishing days I was called into cover meetings from time to time. It was a weekly meeting (I think) that the editors, designers and publisher attended. The designers would present... Continue Reading →
Tear Me Apart by J.T. Ellison, 4 Stars
I've only really read J.T. Ellison's standalone titles--No One Knows, Lie to Me and now Tear Me Apart. But they are so good, I really should check out her series work one of these days. I get a little bogged down with series books because they can get so formulaic and you really have to... Continue Reading →
Believe Me by JP Delaney, 4 Stars
Summer is a great time for reading. It brings to mind lazy days of relaxing on the beach with a book, not a care in the world or a schedule to keep. Maybe 10 years ago before I had kids, or maybe 10 years in the future when they are old enough to not need... Continue Reading →
Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage, 3 Stars
I remember seeing The Omen in theater. Well, the remake anyways. It was probably about 11 years ago on the night before Halloween. Before I had kids of my own. And I remember thinking, OMG, how could a person put up with that? But that was before of course I realized the natural bond a... Continue Reading →
