Category: General
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THE LEDGE, by Christian White – Book Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ¼ (Goodreads: 4.15) GENRE: Psychological Thriller PART OF A SERIES? No WORTH READING? Yes SUMMARY: The Ledge is a psychological thriller that weaves together two timelines to explore the lasting impact of childhood friendships and buried secrets. The story begins when human remains are discovered in a forest. The locals are shocked; none more so…
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HOMEGOING, by Yaa Gyasi – Book Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ¼ (Goodreads: 4.47) GENRE: Historical Fiction PART OF A SERIES? No WORTH READING? Yes SUMMARY: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi is a powerful, multi-generational novel that traces the legacy of slavery and colonialism through two branches of a Ghanaian family. Beginning in the 18th century, the story follows the divergent paths of two half-sisters—one remains…
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THIS IS WHY WE LIED, by Karin Slaughter – Book Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Goodreads: 4.23) GENRE: Psychological Thriller PART OF A SERIES? Yes (Will Trent #12) WORTH READING? Yes SUMMARY: Detective Will Trent and medical examiner Sara Linton are on their long-awaited honeymoon, staying at an exclusive, off-the-grid retreat. The idyllic setting masks simmering tensions, hidden histories, and a trail of deception that leads deeper than…
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A CALAMITY OF SOULS, by David Baldacci – Book Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½ (Goodreads: 4.48) GENRE: Legal Thriller PART OF A SERIES? No WORTH READING? Yes SUMMARY: A Calamity of Souls is a historical legal thriller set in 1968 in Freeman County, southern Virginia, during the height of the Civil Rights movement. The story centres on a racially charged murder case that captures national attention. Jack…
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GROUND ZERO, by Alan Gratz – Book Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ¼ (Goodreads: 4.34) GENRE: Historical Fiction (YA – Young Adult) PART OF A SERIES? No WORTH READING? Yes SUMMARY: Ground Zero is a powerful historical fiction novel that weaves together two compelling narratives separated by nearly two decades. The first storyline follows Brandon Chavez, a nine-year-old boy who becomes trapped in the World Trade…
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WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA? by Dervla McTiernan – Book Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ¼ (Goodreads: 4.07) GENRE: Psychological Thriller PART OF A SERIES? No WORTH READING? Yes SUMMARY: Nina Fraser and Simon Jordan seem like the perfect couple — until Nina vanishes during a weekend trip to Simon’s wealthy family’s cabin. Simon returns alone, offering vague and conflicting explanations, and soon, suspicion falls on him.…