Wayward is the sequel to The Wanderers. They are both long books, covering a pandemic, white nationalism, artificial intelligence and other timely social issues which were not as prevalent at the time the books were written. For me, it was the combination of a good story with many issues to consider from different perspectives. It’s […]
Wanderers is the kind of dystopian story I love but it came out at the beginning of the COVID pandemic so I wasn’t sure about reading it then. I’m glad I finally read it now and can move forward with the sequel Wayward. The story is set primarily in the United States. The characters are […]
I decided to review Pretty Little Wife because of the genre and the narrator. I didn’t realize I also have enjoyed the author in the past as well, in a different genre. There are two main points of view here. We get the thoughts of Lila, who is the suspect, and wife of the missing […]
These are favorite narrators in 2020 I’ve included many of their audiobooks even if we didn’t listen to them all in 2020. (On the list in no particular order.) Luke Daniels Unwind Dystology series by Neal Shusterman The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne Krewe of Hunters by Heather Graham The Palladium […]
She Wakes in Water starts off not long after the end of She Dreams of Fire (don’t start here, you must read book one before tackling this book, trust me). Aggy and the gang are still killing off the evil witches of the Umbra coven, but it is taking a toll. How far can you […]
I chose The Haunting of Brynn Wilder for a few reasons. First, because Xe Sands is a favorite narrator. Second, the setting is Minnesota where I lived for many years. Next, because is was near Halloween so something spooky seemed fitting. I sort of expected a “real world” haunting, like someone trying to scare Brynn. […]
I really enjoy the Life Fiction stories this author is writing. They are more authentic with more details and development of multiple characters than one finds in regular romance titles. But there is often romance in the story also. Always the Last to Know features a family with two daughters. They are authentic and flawed […]
I love mystery thrillers and Xe Sands so this felt like a great fit. Things felt off from the start. Poor Charlotte has always been strong and smart and capable. She is finally happy to be in a marriage where someone can take care of her sometimes and she doesn’t have to worry about having […]
Read It, Rate It and Record A short review to update challenges If you have ever had a problem with body image, eating issues or felt like you weren’t attractive enough, you will understand. If you haven’t, Good Luck With That is a great book for learning to understand the feelings of others. […]
Contemporary Romance is such an understatement for genre. Technically, I suppose Now That You Mention It is Women’s Fiction. But I hate that moniker. It says only women would read this and somehow indicates a lower value. Nothing could be further from the truth. The characters and plot here are excellent. There is such an […]