I can't write books so I review them instead
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I love ghost stories. Pretty much anything that can make me feel scared at night is going to be of interest to me. I love ghost stories or supernatural stories that will scare me to death, but I also…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. No one wants to work the night security shift at Willard’s department store. 18-year-old Daniel Gale is about to find out why. Tired of living on the road, he accepts the position of night guard at Willard’s. On his…
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When I read the first book in the series, I remember finding the Western theme interesting but not really liking the main character. My main complaint was that she was a bit too clueless and I wanted her to…
This is a novel that caught my eye when I was at my local bookstore. I remember seeing its cover, reading its title, and then reaching over to grab the book and read the premise on its back cover. It hooked me. I wasn’t able to buy it that day but it stayed in my…
I like science fiction, but it has been a while since I’ve read anything in this genre. I’ve also never heard of Connie Willis, who is apparently quite well known in the science fiction world. This novel has been getting a lot of hype so I decided to check it out! In the not-so-distant future,…
Hattie Hoffman has spent her entire life trying to be what everyone expects from her: a good daughter, a good student, a good girlfriend, a good friend. But Hattie isn’t satisfied with the way her life is. She wants something bigger… something far more dangerous than she could ever imagine. When she is found stabbed…
True to my word, I am making a conscious effort to read more short stories. I was very excited to hear about this series of short stories. I don’t know much about Mexico except what is on the news so I was really looking forward to reading diverse stories on the culture and the people…
Dawn Kurtagich has made a name for herself in teen horror. I’ve always been meaning to give one of her books a go but I’ve never really had a chance to do so – until now. This novel also has an alternate title, The Creeper Man, which is the UK title. Silla and Nori arrive in…
I’ve never read anything by David Bergen but apparently, he’s a big deal. He’s won the Giller Prize, as well as numerous awards for his novels, all of which have been heavily praised. After reading this novel, I can definitely see why he is so acclaimed! Íso is a young Guatemalan woman who works at…
I don’t usually read too many literary fiction novels, and it’s a shame because they are usually beautifully written and full of emotion. I was glad to have been given the chance to read this one by Penguin Random House through their First to Read program! Just before Henry Aster was born, his father decides…