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I just had the most lovely weekend lost in time. I participated in the Page Promise Read-A-Thon and I decided to have a Paula Brackston weekend. The first book I read is The Witch’s Daughter. This book introduces Elizabeth Hawksmith, a young girl who lives with her family in the year 1628. When a plague hits the village, her family is destroyed. However, the plague is not the worst to come through the village. A witchfinder comes to town and her mother pays the ultimate sacrifice for her. In order to escape, she flees to Gideon who is a warlock. Not knowing the evil that is inside him, she becomes a student of the Craft. The powers would slow down her aging process. Three hundred and eighty-four years later, she has settled in a quiet town, when she meets a young girl named Tegan who shows interest and promise in the Craft. However, just because Tegan shows interest doesn’t mean she knows the danger that follows.
This book will transport readers to key moments throughout time. I loved the mix of historical fiction and fantasy. When she mentioned the Victorian era and White Chapel, I almost lost my mind. I knew exactly what event would take place…the Jack the Ripper murders. Also, I will never listen to Greensleeves the same way again! It is just the little details that made this book as a whole so special. The characters are also superb! Elizabeth shows strength and wisdom and a passion for healing and shows how beautiful Witchcraft is. I did not like that Gideon was a Satan worshipper, I feel that it does a disservice to who practice Wicca or Witchcraft. It is a common misconception that promotes stigma and stereotype. But I do understand that the author had to make him evil. Tegan is a complex character. I love her development. Since she is a teenager when she meets Elizabeth, she often goes through the want of acceptance and wants to find love, even though she does that blindly. Elizabeth and Tegan’s relationship make the book worthwhile and is extremely heartwarming.
The pace I found flowed smoothly even with the time period changes. The author excels at giving the novel a magical aesthetic and I often felt transported. Overall, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I would definitely recommend this book to those who love fantasy and historical fiction.
This book will transport readers to key moments throughout time. I loved the mix of historical fiction and fantasy. When she mentioned the Victorian era and White Chapel, I almost lost my mind. I knew exactly what event would take place…the Jack the Ripper murders. Also, I will never listen to Greensleeves the same way again! It is just the little details that made this book as a whole so special. The characters are also superb! Elizabeth shows strength and wisdom and a passion for healing and shows how beautiful Witchcraft is. I did not like that Gideon was a Satan worshipper, I feel that it does a disservice to who practice Wicca or Witchcraft. It is a common misconception that promotes stigma and stereotype. But I do understand that the author had to make him evil. Tegan is a complex character. I love her development. Since she is a teenager when she meets Elizabeth, she often goes through the want of acceptance and wants to find love, even though she does that blindly. Elizabeth and Tegan’s relationship make the book worthwhile and is extremely heartwarming.
The pace I found flowed smoothly even with the time period changes. The author excels at giving the novel a magical aesthetic and I often felt transported. Overall, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I would definitely recommend this book to those who love fantasy and historical fiction.
This is one of those books that has been hiding in my kindle for about a year now. A River in Darkness by Masaji Ishikawa is a first-hand account of his life in North Korea and ultimately his escape. Masaji Ishikawa was born to a Japanese mother and a Korean father. Growing up in Japan, he often felt like he did not belong. However. at a young age, his father took him and the rest of his family to North Korea under the impression that they would have a better life. This is not the life they found in North Korea. They had to endure starvation, government oppression, and fierce propaganda. Masaji Ishikawa finally realizes he needs to escape to give his family their best chance at survival. His chances of succeeding are not high, but that does not stop him.
It is impossible to fathom what the author had to endure. This first-hand account reveals the terror of what is happening in North Korea. This is not a book that one read for entertainment or for a happy ending. The entire story is depressing and bleak, but it exposes the suffering that the people of North Korea are experiencing. It is meant to be educational, to open people’s eyes.
The book is told from a personal point of view. I felt almost as if the author were sitting across from me, explaining his story. He is very honest and forthcoming with all the details of his life. Not only did he suffer abuse at the hand of North Korea, but also at the hand of his father. He discusses how he tries to find his place also within his family, who feel like they don’t belong to any country. The loss, death, and torture they experience will make readers think about the opportunities that are presented in their life and how much they have to be thankful for. I really recommend that everyone read this memoir. It is short, but straight to the point. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
It is impossible to fathom what the author had to endure. This first-hand account reveals the terror of what is happening in North Korea. This is not a book that one read for entertainment or for a happy ending. The entire story is depressing and bleak, but it exposes the suffering that the people of North Korea are experiencing. It is meant to be educational, to open people’s eyes.
The book is told from a personal point of view. I felt almost as if the author were sitting across from me, explaining his story. He is very honest and forthcoming with all the details of his life. Not only did he suffer abuse at the hand of North Korea, but also at the hand of his father. He discusses how he tries to find his place also within his family, who feel like they don’t belong to any country. The loss, death, and torture they experience will make readers think about the opportunities that are presented in their life and how much they have to be thankful for. I really recommend that everyone read this memoir. It is short, but straight to the point. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
I am slowly chipping away at my summer TBR pile. The Witchfinder’s Sister by Beth Underdown is a historical fiction novel, though it leans more on the fictional side, about Alice Hopkins. Alice Hopkins is the sister of Matthew Hopkins, the infamous witch-hunter, who reigned terror during the English Civil War. Alice’s husband has died, leaving her with child. She has no choice but to return home to her brother. However, she has no idea of the man he has become in the years since she has been gone. Rumors and whispers consume the village. Alice soon has to come to terms with the monster her brother has become.
I really, really, wanted to love this book. I did love the added historical detail from Hopkin’s Discovery of Witches book. The main character, Alice, never actually existed. She is a fascinating character, even though she is completely fictional. She is torn between remembering the boy she knew growing up and facing the man he becomes. Matthew Hopkins is despicable, but we already knew that from English history. I was torn because the book didn’t frighten me. He was a horrible person, yeah–but yet he didn’t come across as terrifying. In fact, he felt rather bland. He had been betrayed by women so he blames women for the rest of his life. I wanted to see more depth in his character.
The pace is actually tedious. I was actually hoping for a little more suspense. Alice is not really an active participant in the events. Her narration pops back and forth from the present moment and to previous moments years before, ranging from childhood to adulthood. Those transitions weren’t always smooth. However, the author does a tremendous job of showing the reality for women in the 1640s. They did not have options and they were at the mercy of the men in their lives. It is truly heartbreaking and infuriating to read about what these women had to endure. They were persecuted and executed for no reason other than being a woman in a time of religious hysteria.
Now for my favorite part of the book…
*drum roll*
The last sentence. I won’t spoil it, but I found it wonderfully clever and I gasped. Bravo! Overall, I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars!
I really, really, wanted to love this book. I did love the added historical detail from Hopkin’s Discovery of Witches book. The main character, Alice, never actually existed. She is a fascinating character, even though she is completely fictional. She is torn between remembering the boy she knew growing up and facing the man he becomes. Matthew Hopkins is despicable, but we already knew that from English history. I was torn because the book didn’t frighten me. He was a horrible person, yeah–but yet he didn’t come across as terrifying. In fact, he felt rather bland. He had been betrayed by women so he blames women for the rest of his life. I wanted to see more depth in his character.
The pace is actually tedious. I was actually hoping for a little more suspense. Alice is not really an active participant in the events. Her narration pops back and forth from the present moment and to previous moments years before, ranging from childhood to adulthood. Those transitions weren’t always smooth. However, the author does a tremendous job of showing the reality for women in the 1640s. They did not have options and they were at the mercy of the men in their lives. It is truly heartbreaking and infuriating to read about what these women had to endure. They were persecuted and executed for no reason other than being a woman in a time of religious hysteria.
Now for my favorite part of the book…
*drum roll*
The last sentence. I won’t spoil it, but I found it wonderfully clever and I gasped. Bravo! Overall, I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars!
Our book club selects a different genre every month. This way we aren’t reading the same type of books over and over again. July is historical fiction. We selected The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. This book shows the point-of-view of two women, Lavinia and Belle. Lavinia is just a child, orphaned when her family comes to America. She becomes an indentured servant. She is placed with Belle in the kitchen house. Belle is the illegitimate child of the master of the plantation. Lavinia becomes accepted as a part of the family. Belle is abused because of her relationship with the master. As they grow older, Lavinia is given opportunities that would forever change the dynamic of the plantation.
This is one of those books where too much description will give away key moments of the story. I have had to really work through my thoughts on this book. I wanted to love it. The atrocities that happened are absolutely unfathomable. The author really dives deep into the differences between Belle and Lavinia. Lavinia gets different opportunities because she is white. Even though she starts out as an indentured servant, she is able to rise above that station. The slaves are forever in the same station. No matter their loyalty to the family, the love they show the children, they are still treated with unbelievable hatred, just because of the color of their skin. Mama Mae, Uncle Jimmy, Papa, Ben, Belle, and the whole family is the absolute best part of the book. They are willing to sacrifice everything for each other and the love they have is so heartwarming.
However, I felt that the atrocities alone could have moved the story along. The author seemed to add as much drama as she could into the story. Some of it seemed absolutely pointless and not very realistic to the time period. There are a few relationship triangles that seem to have more emotional outrage than the actual atrocities that were committed. Lavinia could have been stronger. Her character ends up mirroring the previous mistress of the plantation and it just felt redundant. Then don’t get me started on the ending. I know there is a second book, but this book just ends. I actually thought my book was missing some pages. So how do I feel about this book? I still don’t know. I wanted to love it. I loved the characters, I appreciate the author for talking about a time period that can’t be forgotten. But it just fell a little short for me. So I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
This is one of those books where too much description will give away key moments of the story. I have had to really work through my thoughts on this book. I wanted to love it. The atrocities that happened are absolutely unfathomable. The author really dives deep into the differences between Belle and Lavinia. Lavinia gets different opportunities because she is white. Even though she starts out as an indentured servant, she is able to rise above that station. The slaves are forever in the same station. No matter their loyalty to the family, the love they show the children, they are still treated with unbelievable hatred, just because of the color of their skin. Mama Mae, Uncle Jimmy, Papa, Ben, Belle, and the whole family is the absolute best part of the book. They are willing to sacrifice everything for each other and the love they have is so heartwarming.
However, I felt that the atrocities alone could have moved the story along. The author seemed to add as much drama as she could into the story. Some of it seemed absolutely pointless and not very realistic to the time period. There are a few relationship triangles that seem to have more emotional outrage than the actual atrocities that were committed. Lavinia could have been stronger. Her character ends up mirroring the previous mistress of the plantation and it just felt redundant. Then don’t get me started on the ending. I know there is a second book, but this book just ends. I actually thought my book was missing some pages. So how do I feel about this book? I still don’t know. I wanted to love it. I loved the characters, I appreciate the author for talking about a time period that can’t be forgotten. But it just fell a little short for me. So I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
Summer reading lists and the bookstagram buzz have been all about Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. It is a family drama that begins in the 1970s with two police officers who become neighbors. Their children grow up together, particularly Peter and Kate. They become inseparable. However, Peter’s mom begins to show signs of struggle. One night, a tragedy occurs that will change the course of these two families forever.
*Sigh* I wanted to love this book. This will be a very unpopular opinion but this book did not live up to the hype. Don’t get me wrong, the writing is beautiful. There is so much emotion to take in. I actually took a few days to read this because I needed time to process everything that was happening. The problem that I had is the pacing. For me, it is slow. It takes over 100 pages for anything to happen and then after the tragic incident, the rest just seemed predictable. The book is written like a timeline. The book goes through over 30 years of history of this family.
This novel does go into mental health and addiction and how it is viewed over time. Even though there is still a lot of stigmas attached to mental health and addiction, there is at least a conversation now. We have more options. This novel shows how at one point, no one talked about it and how it dramatically affected families. I did enjoy the characters. It is heartbreaking that they felt that they couldn’t reach out for help.
Overall, it is worth the read. It just didn’t reel me in as I hoped it would. For this, I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
Thank you, NetGalley for a copy of this book!
*Sigh* I wanted to love this book. This will be a very unpopular opinion but this book did not live up to the hype. Don’t get me wrong, the writing is beautiful. There is so much emotion to take in. I actually took a few days to read this because I needed time to process everything that was happening. The problem that I had is the pacing. For me, it is slow. It takes over 100 pages for anything to happen and then after the tragic incident, the rest just seemed predictable. The book is written like a timeline. The book goes through over 30 years of history of this family.
This novel does go into mental health and addiction and how it is viewed over time. Even though there is still a lot of stigmas attached to mental health and addiction, there is at least a conversation now. We have more options. This novel shows how at one point, no one talked about it and how it dramatically affected families. I did enjoy the characters. It is heartbreaking that they felt that they couldn’t reach out for help.
Overall, it is worth the read. It just didn’t reel me in as I hoped it would. For this, I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
Thank you, NetGalley for a copy of this book!
I just had to snag this book. I read CJ Tudor’s debut novel, The Chalk Man and loved it. I could not wait to dive into The Hiding Place. Joe Thorne accepts a teaching position in his hometown…a place he thought he would never see again. Arnhill is an old village, with an eerie history. It is also filled with secrets and lies. The cottage he moves into was previously owned by a teacher and her son. She was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and her son also murdered-with a message written in blood, “not my son.” He knows the story. When his sister disappeared when he was a teenager, she came back but was not the same. Does it have something to do with the old mine? As he tries to unlock the mystery, he is consumed by the past, the lies and small-town bullies.
This book leans more towards suspense and horror, rather than psychological. –which is totally fine with me. This book is definitely odd. Most of the characters are awful human beings. They are all flawed. However, oddly likable. It is difficult to figure out Joe Thorne. He is a liar and doesn’t seem to ever fully reveal the truth. At the end of the book, I still felt that there was more to than meets the eye.
I actually really enjoyed the horror and unexplainable aspects of the novel. There have been too many occasions where a novel has a mystery and ends up being an easy solve. This does not happen in this story. It gave a constant feeling of uneasiness. I also will never be able to see beetles ever again. There are some parts that completely freaked me out. Be prepared, the descriptions pretty graphic and gruesome.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I read it in less than 2 days. I am also counting down the days until her next book is released!
Thank you, NetGalley, Crown Publishing, and CJ Tudor for a copy of this book!
This book leans more towards suspense and horror, rather than psychological. –which is totally fine with me. This book is definitely odd. Most of the characters are awful human beings. They are all flawed. However, oddly likable. It is difficult to figure out Joe Thorne. He is a liar and doesn’t seem to ever fully reveal the truth. At the end of the book, I still felt that there was more to than meets the eye.
I actually really enjoyed the horror and unexplainable aspects of the novel. There have been too many occasions where a novel has a mystery and ends up being an easy solve. This does not happen in this story. It gave a constant feeling of uneasiness. I also will never be able to see beetles ever again. There are some parts that completely freaked me out. Be prepared, the descriptions pretty graphic and gruesome.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I read it in less than 2 days. I am also counting down the days until her next book is released!
Thank you, NetGalley, Crown Publishing, and CJ Tudor for a copy of this book!
It is a shame that some kindle books that I get don't have a cover because if you check out the cover on Goodreads or Amazon, it is stunning! I am so glad I was able to read The Unexpected Champion by Mary Connealy. I have read the first two books in the series and it was a pleasure to complete the series. John McCall is a Pinkerton agent, assigned to go out West, find a young boy and bring him home to his grandparents. Little does he know that the grandparents are up to no good and that they just want the boy for his inheritance. The young boy has actually been adopted by Cam and Gwen Scott and has a loving home. When John McCall happens to intervene in a shootout, he meets Cam's sister, Penny. She is fierce and is unlike any woman he has ever met. One moment of not paying attention and they are both kidnapped but manage to escape into the wilderness. Why were they kidnapped? Better yet, who is behind it? Penny and John go on a wild adventure to investigate those who are trying to bring them harm.
This has to be my favorite book in the series. I loved the previous books but they did not reel me in like this book. However, the reason for that is all in the characters. Penny is by far my favorite character in the previous books and I am so glad she finally got her own story. She is unbelievably fierce and no ordinary man would be able to compete with her. That is why John is so perfect for her. They both are witty and keep each other on their toes. I love the teasing banter back and forth between the two. It gave this novel some unexpected humor.
However, do not let the humor fool you. This book is jammed packed with action, adventure, and suspense. I love how in-depth the investigation is with all the disguises and intrigue. I loved this book from start to end and never felt bored. What a perfect conclusion to the series. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars!
Thank you to Bethany House, NetGalley, and Mary Connealy for a copy of the book!
This has to be my favorite book in the series. I loved the previous books but they did not reel me in like this book. However, the reason for that is all in the characters. Penny is by far my favorite character in the previous books and I am so glad she finally got her own story. She is unbelievably fierce and no ordinary man would be able to compete with her. That is why John is so perfect for her. They both are witty and keep each other on their toes. I love the teasing banter back and forth between the two. It gave this novel some unexpected humor.
However, do not let the humor fool you. This book is jammed packed with action, adventure, and suspense. I love how in-depth the investigation is with all the disguises and intrigue. I loved this book from start to end and never felt bored. What a perfect conclusion to the series. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars!
Thank you to Bethany House, NetGalley, and Mary Connealy for a copy of the book!
My summer TBR is all about witches! A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan is the first book from my summer TBR! This story begins in the year 1821 and travels all the way to 1937. In 1821, a family is fleeing France because of their power. The matriarch prophesizes their new home just before her last breath. The Orchires settle in Cornwall, hiding from a witch hunter. The power of the craft is passed on from mother to daughter. This is not just any story, it is an epic that spans five generations. First is Nanette, who uses the power to save her family. Second is Ursele, daughter of Nanette, who does not believe in the craft. Third is Irene, daughter of Ursele, who uses the power selfishly. Fourth is Morwen, daughter of Irene, who uses the power for love. Lastly, Veronica, daughter of Morwen, uses the power to turn the tide of World War II.
It is rare to find a fictional book which is so utterly rich in detail. This book has everything. Romance, fantasy, history, adventure, coming-of-age, and suspense. First of all, I love how the book spans five generations. It dives deep into the complexity of mother-daughter relationships and the sense of creating ones own identity. The book begins in a time where women are viewed as beneath men. It is mentioned that men want to hold the power of women, so this line of women use the craft to come into their own power. These women all have different strengths and the craft comes to them all differently. But ultimately, they all use the craft differently, which all magic comes at a price. (Que-Rumplestiltskin!)
One of the most prominent themes is ritual. This line of women has developed their own rituals. It is obvious that the author took inspiration from Wicca, as well as created her own imagination. However, based off of people I know who practice Wicca or Witchcraft, it is very individualistic. These rituals pertain to the Orchires, whether they are realistic or not.
This history is phenomenal. It changes with each generation and ties into important events that actually happened. Between the rituals, history, and relationships, this book completely bewitched me. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars!
It is rare to find a fictional book which is so utterly rich in detail. This book has everything. Romance, fantasy, history, adventure, coming-of-age, and suspense. First of all, I love how the book spans five generations. It dives deep into the complexity of mother-daughter relationships and the sense of creating ones own identity. The book begins in a time where women are viewed as beneath men. It is mentioned that men want to hold the power of women, so this line of women use the craft to come into their own power. These women all have different strengths and the craft comes to them all differently. But ultimately, they all use the craft differently, which all magic comes at a price. (Que-Rumplestiltskin!)
One of the most prominent themes is ritual. This line of women has developed their own rituals. It is obvious that the author took inspiration from Wicca, as well as created her own imagination. However, based off of people I know who practice Wicca or Witchcraft, it is very individualistic. These rituals pertain to the Orchires, whether they are realistic or not.
This history is phenomenal. It changes with each generation and ties into important events that actually happened. Between the rituals, history, and relationships, this book completely bewitched me. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars!
The first time I saw Kevin Hart was in Think Like A Man. Every time he was on screen he made me laugh. From his jokes to his mannerisms, he was always funny. Ever since I have watched that movie I have watched almost every comedy special and movie he has done. So I was super pumped when our book club selected I Can’t Make This Up-Life Lessons.
The book pretty much spans his entire life so far. Literally since birth. His father was a drug addict and in and out of his life. His mother was extremely strict, making sure he wouldn’t end up in a life of crime. When he discovered the comedy is what he wanted to so with his life, he chronicles the ups and downs of making a successful career. There are 16 sections that go through lessons that he learned at one point in his life. Many of those lessons are inspired by those around him.
This book is nothing short of inspirational. He really emphasizes the fact that he chooses to be positive. There are moments in his life where he could have let it affect his view on life, but he didn’t. As a kid, he resents his mother. She was strict and intense and pretty much scared the living daylights out of him but looking back, she really is the reason he is so successful. He could see that she acted out of love.
This book is definitely more a memoir than a comedy but the writing is very witty. I felt as if he were in the room just telling me about his life. One of the reasons I really admire him is he owns his mistakes. He is human, like the rest of us. We all make mistakes but not everyone takes responsibility. Kevin Hart does.
If you are a fan, read this book. You will not be disappointed. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The book pretty much spans his entire life so far. Literally since birth. His father was a drug addict and in and out of his life. His mother was extremely strict, making sure he wouldn’t end up in a life of crime. When he discovered the comedy is what he wanted to so with his life, he chronicles the ups and downs of making a successful career. There are 16 sections that go through lessons that he learned at one point in his life. Many of those lessons are inspired by those around him.
This book is nothing short of inspirational. He really emphasizes the fact that he chooses to be positive. There are moments in his life where he could have let it affect his view on life, but he didn’t. As a kid, he resents his mother. She was strict and intense and pretty much scared the living daylights out of him but looking back, she really is the reason he is so successful. He could see that she acted out of love.
This book is definitely more a memoir than a comedy but the writing is very witty. I felt as if he were in the room just telling me about his life. One of the reasons I really admire him is he owns his mistakes. He is human, like the rest of us. We all make mistakes but not everyone takes responsibility. Kevin Hart does.
If you are a fan, read this book. You will not be disappointed. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed By Jack The Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold is a book I have been waiting for. This book documents the lives of the five victims of Jack the Ripper: Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Kate, and Mary Jane. This book is not about Jack the Ripper. This is about his victims, so their names will not be forgotten. Polly was a mother of 6, ended up in workhouses and dealing with alcoholism. Annie grew up around soldiers, watched 4 siblings die, also suffered from alcoholism and then watched her own 7 children die. Elizabeth was an unmarried mother and dealt with domestic abuse. Kate was born into a large family and into extreme poverty. Mary Jane lived within the sex trade. These women were more than the legend of their killer and their names have been drowned out by the legend of their killer. This book is to make their names known.
“In order to keep him alive, we have had to forget his victims.” -The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
This book is everything. I think with everything going on within our society and politics right now, this is a book we need to read. This book shows how women are viewed and treated by their social status. Alcoholism was very common since water in the Victorian Age was usually contaminated. Mental health and addiction meant nothing. Women of poverty, without a man to protect them, were viewed as worthless. The fact that history describes the victims just as “prostitutes.” If these women were of higher social standing and married to respectable men, would they have been judged throughout history in the same way?
One of the best parts of this book is the depth of the research. The author leaves no stone unturned. Not only that but the book documents these women and their final days without putting Jack the Ripper in the forefront. These women were brutally murdered and did not deserve their fate and they do not deserve to have their names forgotten.
If I could rate this book 10 out of 5 stars, I would. Alas, I could only rate this 5 out of 5 stars. A Must-Read!
Thank you to NetGalley, Hallie Rubenhold, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for a copy of the book.
“In order to keep him alive, we have had to forget his victims.” -The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
This book is everything. I think with everything going on within our society and politics right now, this is a book we need to read. This book shows how women are viewed and treated by their social status. Alcoholism was very common since water in the Victorian Age was usually contaminated. Mental health and addiction meant nothing. Women of poverty, without a man to protect them, were viewed as worthless. The fact that history describes the victims just as “prostitutes.” If these women were of higher social standing and married to respectable men, would they have been judged throughout history in the same way?
One of the best parts of this book is the depth of the research. The author leaves no stone unturned. Not only that but the book documents these women and their final days without putting Jack the Ripper in the forefront. These women were brutally murdered and did not deserve their fate and they do not deserve to have their names forgotten.
If I could rate this book 10 out of 5 stars, I would. Alas, I could only rate this 5 out of 5 stars. A Must-Read!
Thank you to NetGalley, Hallie Rubenhold, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for a copy of the book.