I can't write books so I review them instead
I first came upon this novel in early 2016, and I borrowed it, finding its premise intriguing. However, I was unable to get through it. Not because it was bad or anything, but because this was a long, drawn out novel that requires a good amount of time and patience from the reader. And I…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Hannah Webridge is a single mother and freelance journalist who makes ends meet by writing whatever articles she can get. So when a national newspaper wants her to write about the notorious red light district in Kings Cross, she…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. As usual, this book was advertised as being along the same vein as Gone Girl and Girl on the Train; the former I loved and the latter I thought was just meh. Whenever I get these kinds of comparisons, I…
A while ago, I had read the prequel to this novel, City of Stairs, which I thought was absolutely fantastic. However, it has taken me A LONG TIME to get to read this book. Why? Well, embarrassingly enough, I lost my review copy of this novel. Yes, I was careless enough to misplace the file…
This novel was given to me as an advanced copy by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I love standalone thrillers. I like them because they (usually) give me just the right amount of thrill without making me go back and read EVERYTHING that came before that one particular novel. I like reading books…
As a child, I always liked reading fantasy novels. In fact, my first chapter book was The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. After that first foray into the world of fantasy fiction, I knew there was no turning back! When I came across this novel, its premise reminded me of the books I…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is one of those rare times where I have read a book that is predominantly set in Japan and sticks to the cultural setting there. Sure, I’ve read novels that take place in countries in Asia and allude…
This novel was given to me by NetGalley as an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. YAYYY Historical Fiction!!!!! Most of the time, when I choose to read a historical fiction novel, it is something sad that illuminates the trials and struggles of a certain race during a difficult period of history. I…
I remember seeing this book as a hot new release in my library and having to put a hold on it because it was a pre-release selection. At that time, I was very excited to get a chance to read it. But by the time I got it, I found that I couldn’t remember why…
I am always talking about how I find Gillian Flynn fantastic. She is by far my favorite author when it comes to the thriller fiction category and I am always excited to read something that she has written or has recommended. I have been waiting a couple of months to get my hands on this…