I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I don’t know what is with this trend of giving vague blurbs for novels but it seems to be my weak spot! It’s probably because I love surprises so much … a book that doesn’t give me any clues is sure to surprise me!…
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The Ghostwriter by Alessandra Torre
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I’ll be honest: when I started reading this book, I didn’t know what to expect. The premise of the novel doesn’t give much information and it really keeps the reader’s imagination open. What I will say is that I finished this book in 2…
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I’ve only read one other book by Alice Hoffman, but I really loved it. So I was super excited for the chance to read this one! This novel is a prequel to Practical Magic, which I have not read before and which the reader…
The History of Bees by Maja Lunde
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When I heard that this novel was being compared to Station Eleven, I knew I had to give it a shot. Station Eleven was a book I absolutely adored so I was hoping I would enjoy this one just as much. Here is my review: England,…
The House by Simon Lelic
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was very excited to read this thriller because its premise seemed to hint at a haunted house type of story. And I’m a sucker for anything to do with houses with a past. I was super happy to receive an ARC but because…
See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When I saw this novel on NetGalley, I knew I had to have it as an ARC. The story of Lizzie Borden is such an intriguing mystery, and I’ve always been fascinated by it. I really wanted to know how the author would go…
Someone You Love Is Gone by Gurjinder Basran
I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I don’t often read emotional stories. But when I do, you can believe that I become a hot mess. This novel made my heart ache so many times that I didn’t know if I would be able to finish it. But I’m glad I…
Burntown by Jennifer McMahon
I love weird stories. The wackier, the better. It’s one of the reasons I love Joan Aiken’s Wolves Chronicles series. While I’ve never heard of this author before this book, I read that she had a reputation for coming up with wild stories. So I decided to get started with this one. Here is my review: Eva grew up watching her…
The House At the Edge of Night by Catherine Banner
I was very eager to read this book, not only because of its hype, but also because I thought it was an interesting way to go about telling a historical story. So let me just get right to the chase: Castellamare is an island far enough away from the mainland to be forgotten, but not far enough to escape from…
The Misfortune of Marion Palm by Emily Culliton
Thank you to Penguin Random House and the First to Read program for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! What attracted me to this novel was its unique idea: it’s rare to see a female embezzler, especially one who is a homemaker. I wanted to know how the author would go about telling this story, so here is…