The Perfect Child & A Welcome Reunion
Lucinda Berry’s The Perfect Child reads like a 2000s-era psychological thriller you can’t look away from, complete with a disturbing…
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Five Broken Blades
This Korean-inspired fantasy, Five Broken Blades, is a refreshing change from the typical Euro-centric worlds, and the setup was promising…
The Coworker
The Coworker delivers on Freida McFadden’s signature fast pacing and twisty plot, but lacks the emotional depth found in her…
The Women
The Women is a powerful, unflinching story of Vietnam-era trauma, feminine resilience, and forgotten history. While the narrative sometimes feels…
We Are All Guilty Here
We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter opens with a strong premise and gripping setup, but loses momentum halfway…
Really Good, Actually
Equal parts messy and meaningful, Really Good, Actually captures the chaotic aftermath of divorce with biting humor and poignant truth.…
Alone With You in the Ether
Emotionally heavy and uniquely told, Alone With You in the Ether is a romance wrapped in mental health introspection, tangled…
Fractured
Tightly written, emotionally layered, and surprisingly restrained for a Karin Slaughter novel, Fractured delivers a compelling cop procedural without the…
A Psalm for the Wild-Built
A Psalm for the Wild-Built is marketed as cozy sci-fi and delivers on the vibes—but not much else. The premise…
One by One
This snow-drenched thriller delivers on atmosphere but underdelivers on surprise. One by One sets up a classic “locked-room mystery” à…
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry starts with cozy charm and heartfelt connection—think bookstores, found family, and quirky island life—but…
The Personal Librarian
The Personal Librarian captures an incredibly powerful and complex fiction book rooted in real history, highlighting the tension of the…