BOOK REVIEWS
Heartwood (by Amity Gaige)
Initially, I had no intention of reading Heartwood by Amity Gaige when it was released. However, I noticed a lot of praise for the book and decided to give it a second look. The story…
Burial Rites (by Hannah Kent)
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent has been languishing in my Audible library for ages. I’m delighted to finally pull it from the depths of my massive TBR pile. This haunting historical novel, inspired…
The Life She Was Given (by Ellen Marie Wiseman)
I first read Ellen Marie Wiseman’s book, What She Left Behind, a long time ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have noticed her other works since then. However, it’s taken me a while to read…
Crime and Punishment (by Fyodor Dostoyevsky)
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a classic novel that I’ve been wanting to read for a long time. However, I’ve been procrastinating because I felt intimidated and unsure if I’d…
Last Night (by Luanne Rice)
While perusing my Kindle library for the next book I wanted to read, I looked for a story set in winter and landed on Last Night by Luanne Rice. Initially, I didn’t realize it was also set during…
The Spy Coast (by Tess Gerritsen)
I acquired The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen through Amazon First Reads. Since the book is set during a Maine winter, I planned to read it during that season. I regret putting it off for the past…
The Wrong One (by Dervla McTiernan)
I’ve enjoyed Dervla McTiernan’s books and novellas, so I was pleased to find this novella, The Wrong One, included in my Audible membership. The story revolves around Clara Coleman…
The Perfect Divorce (by Jeneva Rose)
I thoroughly enjoyed The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose, so I eagerly anticipated reading The Perfect Divorce. Set eleven years later, the book reunites readers with Sarah Morgan, a high-powered…
Don’t Open Your Eyes (by Liv Constantine)
I had the pleasure of meeting Lynne Constantine, one of the sister writing duo, Liv Constantine, during The Back Room author event in June 2025. Having previously enjoyed reading The Last Time I Saw You…
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