I can't write books so I review them instead
When I read the premise of this novel, it reminded me of one of the asian dramas that I love watching. I’m a sucker for historical dramas and this seemed right up my alley. I was excited because this novel is based on an actual historical figure, whom I know nothing about and I felt…
After the spectacular journey in Ink and Bone, it was all I could do to not rush out and get this next novel. I wanted to read it leisurely, when I knew I would have enough time and energy to devote to this series. As soon as I finished my last final, I put everything else…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was unaware that this was a novella when I first began reading but considering that I also received the ARC for Haven, the first novel in the series, I thought it would be a good idea to start with…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Sports has never been my thing. I’ve never understood the sports culture and many of the rules of the various games just flies over my head. I’ll admit part of it is because I’ve never really given it a…
When TV news producer Virginia Knightly receives a notice about the disappearance of a beautiful young attorney, something about the image stays with her. Despite what her colleagues think, Knightly suspects that there may be something sinister about this case, especially since she was last seen leaving an upscale restaurant after a domestic dispute. Knightly…
I have been super excited to read this novel because it had such a unique dystopian presence. I like the idea of space travel and thought it would be an interesting element to this dystopian novel. Thank you to the First to Read program by Penguin Randomhouse for this ARC in exchange for my honest…
I read the premise of this novel months ago, but it was not available anywhere in Canada for a while. I’ve been eagerly anticipating this novel, which has been hailed as a YA version of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, which is one of my favorite series! Lumikki Andersson is a loner and she likes…
I have read quite a few thrillers by this author, starting with The Girl From The Sea, which was a novel that I really enjoyed. The author was kind enough to offer me this ARC, so here is my review: Anna is married to a wonderful man, Will. She has everything she could ever have wanted.…
I’ve always been a fan of Joy Fielding, ever since I first read her book Heartstopper back when I was in grade 10. Granted, I haven’t read a book by her in a while, but reading this one makes up for it! 15 years ago, Caroline Shipley was looking forward to her wedding anniversary. But the…
This book has been making the rounds in the literary circles so I decided to pick it up and see what all the hype was about. Before I get going, I want to let you know that I read a translated version, and the translator was David Frye. Ted McKay has the perfect life: a…