In Deadly Company Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an electronic advanced reader’s copy of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. I love a good murder mystery. I’m always intrigued by crime, the culprit, and how the narrative plays out. Also, I like dark comedies. The more absurd the situation, the better. Today’s subjectContinue reading “In Deadly Company Book Review”

A Chain of Pearls Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. I’ve covered a lot of mysteries on this website. They usually contain a similar formula of trying to find who and why someone committed the crime. Recently, I’ve been finding myself moreContinue reading “A Chain of Pearls Book Review”

A Gilded Rosewood Coffin Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. One year ago this month, I reviewed Death in a Gilded Frame by Cecelia Tichi – the sixth title in the Val and Roddy DeVere Gilded Age Series. I enjoyed that book so muchContinue reading “A Gilded Rosewood Coffin Book Review”

A Young Soul Maturing during Another Summer in the North Woods on the Big Lake Book Review

Full disclosure: The author of the book that I am about to review is a patron at a library that I work at. All of the opinions stated in this review are solely mine. Over a year ago, I reviewed The Tale of the Red Fox in the North Woods – Robert C. Jones’s firstContinue reading “A Young Soul Maturing during Another Summer in the North Woods on the Big Lake Book Review”

None of This is True Book Review

Content warning: this review mentions alcoholism, domestic and sexual abuse, and grooming. Ever since I read Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell, I have been wanting to read more of her work. I understand that her thrillers focus on families and are edgier than most. An example of this is one of her latestContinue reading “None of This is True Book Review”

Win Book Review

Sometimes, readers come across protagonists that they might not like right away. I’ve talked about this before with curmudgeon characters like Ove and Eleanor Oliphant, but let’s look at another type of person: the rich morally gray type. It’s self-explanatory, especially if they constantly remind the readers of how wealthy they really are. Some willContinue reading “Win Book Review”

Death in a Gilded Frame Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read a handful of mysteries, but there is one type that I haven’t covered yet: the historical mystery. These are ones that are set in the past, and historical context plays some roleContinue reading “Death in a Gilded Frame Book Review”

Laws of Annihilation Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. There’s one topic that I haven’t discussed before on this website: celebrities writing fiction. They mainly do it to show people that they are talented in other outlets. It’s a make-it or break-it scenario since thereContinue reading “Laws of Annihilation Book Review”

The Outsider Book Review

Since today is Halloween, it’s inevitable that I will once again look at a book by Stephen King. This time, it’s his 2018 novel The Outsider. The best way that I can describe it is what if King wrote a 15-part episode of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Monk, and The X-Files in thatContinue reading “The Outsider Book Review”

Valley of Shadows Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free PDF copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Within the last few years, there has been more attention on books written by authors of color. These often reveal perspectives that’s normally not highlighted in the mainstream, and they can find ways toContinue reading “Valley of Shadows Book Review”