My Evil Mother
Review This little short story was a surprise and a delight! I didn't know what to expect at first glance from this book, but that made it more fun I…
None of This is Serious
Review None of This is Serious is an ambitious debut that speaks to the whirlwind of experiences of new adults in the modern age. The title itself really captures the…
The Lodge
Review I need to preface this review by stating that from looking at the cover and reading the blurb, I had expected this to be a spooky supernatural thriller with…
Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
Review Dear Ijeawele is a letter written by the author to a friend with advice on how to raise a daughter to be a feminist. Adichie’s letter goes above and…
Somebody’s Daughter
Review I knew that this memoir would be a heavy hitter but I didn't expect to feel so much reading this book. Somebody's Daughter is about the author's life growing…
The Maidens
Review The Maidens was THE mystery thriller to read last year, taking full advantage of the popularity of dark academia. It has been a while since I had read a…
The Push
Review I picked up The Push expecting another average thriller and it is certainly written like one, but I wasn't expecting the massive gut punch as the story veered wildly…
The Most Dangerous Game
Review Thriller stories that revolve around hunters are quickly becoming one of my favorite flavors of the genre. The quiet and eerie forests, the constant danger, it's an action-packed subgenre…
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
Review Hillbilly Elegy is a memoir about one man's experiences growing up in the rust belt of the United States. I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Vance…
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Review What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is a niche book that will appeal to very specific readers. I can't imagine the average reader going out of…