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Why Detective Harry Bosch is the Batman of LA ~ Everybody Counts or Nobody Counts
Hieronymus Bosch hunts down criminals in the darkness of Los Angeles. Named after one the most morbid and complex painters in history, he goes by Harry. Orphaned as a child when his mother, a prostitute in Hollywood, was murdered and her case left unsolved, Harry carries both a heart-wrenching amount of empathy for victims and an underlying anger. As a Vietnam veteran, he “holds fast” to the idea of justice and he will break rules to get it. Harry is a dark knight, perhaps the darkest. His vice- an addiction to solving murders and delivering justice. He relentlessly works cases, pushes the limits, squeezes suspects and bribes colleagues for fast results. Harry…
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Lisey’s Story Book Review ~ A Love Story a la Stephen King
Romantic but gothic, King’s most personal novel explores a writer’s widow and her grief. Stephen King Gothic Fiction, Horror, Thriller Maine, 2006 Mare Winningham Book Review Lisey’s Story 3.6/5 Lisey’s Story was created with the rich, layered storytelling that is King. It is an intimate and touching look into a widow’s grief. Lisey’s deceased husband was a famous horror writer with a strange and bloody past. As Lisey faces life without her lover, she discovers an otherworldly scavenger hunt that Scott had set up before his death. The path of King’s mind has the power to make one wonder at other worlds and mystical parallel universes. It’s thought provoking…
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The Woman in the Window ~ Will Make You Wonder About The Neighbors
AJ Flinn’s debut novel is as layered and entertaining as the author himself. If you haven’t heard of his confounding behavior, I highly suggest reading this article from The New Yorker. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google AJ Flinn Mystery, Thriller, Psychological Suspense Harlem, NY Ann Marie Lee Book Review The Woman in the Window 3.5/5 An agoraphobic psychologist binge watches her neighbors like a Netflix series while drinking bottles of merlot and popping pills. One night, she sees a murder. Can she convince anyone to believe her? I was immediately drawn in by Flinn’s artful writing. The…
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Two Girls Down ~ An Addictive New Series
When Ms. Luna reached out to me to offer up her books, she mentioned a character who loved sugar so much that she put maple syrup on her Frosted Flakes.  I was immediately hooked by the idea and then absolutely floored by the talent between the pages. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Louisa Luna Thriller, Crime Fiction, Mystery Pennsylvania, present time Tavia Gilbert Book Review Two Girls Down 4.7/5 Teen sisters, Kylie and Bailey, have been missing for 48 hours. The small town police force is overwhelmed and has found nothing. Enter Alice Vega, badass missing…
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Shadow and Bone Book and Film Review ~ Sunlight in the Dark
Shadow and Bone has had quite the resurgence with the release of the Netflix series. I love the whole aesthetic and hope you do too. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Leigh Bardugo High Fantasy, YA Lauren Fortgang Book Review Shadow and Bone 3.8/5 Full disclosure: this is the only Grishaverse book I’ve read so far. I went in blind, knowing nothing but this was YA and fantasy, two of my least favorite genres. I was immediately hooked. Oh my gosh, it really is good! I was expecting shallow and unbelievable but instead I got intense depth.…
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ACOTAR Series Book Review ~ Fantasy but make it “Spicy”
Yes. I am reviewing the entire series at the same time. Because once you crack open A Court of Thrones and Roses, you will not stop until the very last page of A Court of Silver Flames has been devoured. I listened to 96 hours of ACOTAR audio in one month. Be prepared to put everything else aside. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Previous Next Sarah J Maas Fantasy Fiction, High Fantasy Prythian Jennifer Ikeda, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Stina Nielsen Book Review A Court of Thrones and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of…
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The Four Winds Book Review ~ A Raw Look at the Dust Bowl
Kristin Hannah has a way of breaking my heart with her deeply moving stories. This historical fiction about a family in the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression is incredibly powerful and moving. Â Kristin Hannah Historical Fiction, General Fiction The Great Plains, 1930s Julia Whelan Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review The Four Winds Elsa must watch her children starve and grow sick on their Texas farm during The Dust Bowl. After her husband abandons them to ride the rails, she makes the decision to leave their home behind and save her children by taking…
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The Midnight Library Book Review ~ A Book Club Gem
I highly recommend this to all book clubs. I’m so glad that I read this book with a group of people with whom I could discuss some heavy topics. Matt Haig Fantasy, Adult Fiction UK and beyond, present time Carey Mulligan Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review The Midnight Library 4.5/5 What if you could go through a library in which each book was a different one of your lives? Each one a reflection of different choices you make on a daily basis? Nora wakes up in a library of possibilities. I found The Midnight…
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Behind Her Eyes Book Review ~ An Unlikely Story
This book turned Netflix series is a fun escape from reality but don’t expect Behind Her Eyes to be a believable ride. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Sarah Pinborough Thriller, Psychological Thriller London, present day Anna Bentinck, Josie Dunn, Bea Holland, Huw Parmenter Book Review Behind Her Eyes 3/5 Single mom Louise is having an affair with her new boss who is decidedly married. Then she becomes close friends with his wife. But she’s not the crazy one. BHE is fast paced and I was immediately drawn in. I found the story a bit confusing at first…
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Alex Six Book Review- Fast, Thrilling and Creatively Warped
I read/listened to this book in a day- I just could not stop reading. I was completely drawn into the psychosis of Alex Six. I walked through my day in a daze as I listened to my earbud, hidden under a lock of hair lest my children noticed and demanded my full attention which I was not prepared to give while Taplin’s tale remained undone in my mind. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Vince Taplin Thriller, Psychological Suspense Minnesota, present time Peter Berkrot Book Review Alex Six 4.4/5 Vick has a stalker. But not just any…
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Beartown Book Review ~ May Leave You Cold
My review: three stars max. Don’t hate me. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Frederick Backman General Fiction Beartown, Sweden (fictional), present Marin Ireland Book Review Beartown 3.2/5 A small Swedish hockey town is rocked when its star player is accused of rape. This book immediately jumped into the deep end. There are two sentences in Chapter One. Total. And yet, Beartown was slow to get into, as most impactful books usually are. I found the writing descriptive but almost too much so. There are a lot of characters! It almost feels like the whole town was being introduced.…
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Pride and Prejudice Tea Party
How dare I deign to review Pride and Prejudice? Â I am much more comfortable expressing myself through food….. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Linzer Playing Card Cookies inspired by all the Whist games Berry Scones and Earl Grey Tea Glaze Herb Garden Tea Sandwiches
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Heart Bones Book Review ~ Unbreakable Young Love
I am a Colleen Hoover fan! Her books always entertain me and most often leave me in either awe or tears. Colleen Hoover (CoHo) Romance Novel, Domestic Fiction Texas, 2015 Angela Goethals Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review Heart Bones 3/5 Beyah has survived her her whole life but this summer, she’s going to start living. It’s just so easy to read a Colleen Hoover novel. The writing is always free flowing and simple to understand. The characters have such depth! It’s easy to connect with Beyah and sympathize with her- though I highly doubt…
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Finlay Donovan is Killing It ~ A Hilarious Hit Gone Awry
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Elle Cosimano Humor, Mystery Arlington, VA, present time Angela Dawe Book Review Finlay Donovan is Killing It 3.6/5 Struggling single mom Finlay Donovan gets mistaken for a hit woman. All hell breaks loose in fantastic hilarity. As a constantly sticky mom of toddlers, I identified with Finley Donovan from the very first sentence of the book. Fortunately, that’s where our similarities ended. She goes on to make colossally horrible decisions but instead of detracting from the story, they enhanced the ensuing circus of events. There were some glaringly unbelievable elements, especially…
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The Invisible Life of Addie Larue Book Review ~ An Ethereal Pleasure
Stop reading this and go get the book! VE Schwab Fantasy, Historical Fiction Paris, NY, 1714-2016 Julia Whelan Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 5/5 Addie LaRue is desperate to escape her dismal future.  So desperate that she prays to the gods after dark despite being warned never to do so. She makes a deal with a dark god for immortality. In exchange, she is forgotten by everyone she ever meets the moment she is out of their sight. Until….  I remember you. After 300 years of being forgotten, Addie…
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Firefly Lane Book Review ~ Best Friends Forever
This book broke me as per usual with the talented Kristin Hannah. I can only hope the sequel, Fly Away will put me back together. Kristin Hannah general fiction, domestic fiction Seattle, WA 1970s-2000s Susan Eriksen Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google Book Review Firefly Lane 4.8/5 Firefly Lane is a heartfelt book about the journey of life long friends Tully and Kate. Despite their drastically different personalities, they develop this bond as teenage girls that takes them through college life, love lives, careers, marriage, kids and just the hardships of life. I felt an instant bond to…
