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This one’s been sitting on my TBR since it first came out, and I finally picked it up! It did take me a little longer to connect with Violet’s chapters, but once her story unfolded, I really grew to love her. The way Emilia Hart wove Altha, Violet, and Kate’s lives together was beautiful. Historical fiction, women’s fiction, and magical realism are some of my favorite blends, and this hit that sweet spot.
Each woman faces her own struggles, but what stood out most was their resilience and growth. Kate, Altha, and Violet all felt relatable, strong, and deeply human. If you love stories with a touch of witchiness, a thread of history, and women finding their power, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Quote: Witch. The word slithers from the mouth like a serpent, drips from the tongue as thick and black as tar. We never thought of ourselves as witches, my mother and I. For this was a word invented by men, a word that brings power to those who speak it, not those it describes. A word that builds gallows and pyres, turns breathing women into corpses.
Each woman faces her own struggles, but what stood out most was their resilience and growth. Kate, Altha, and Violet all felt relatable, strong, and deeply human. If you love stories with a touch of witchiness, a thread of history, and women finding their power, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Quote: Witch. The word slithers from the mouth like a serpent, drips from the tongue as thick and black as tar. We never thought of ourselves as witches, my mother and I. For this was a word invented by men, a word that brings power to those who speak it, not those it describes. A word that builds gallows and pyres, turns breathing women into corpses.
This was my sixth book off the Reese’s Book Club List and wow… this one had me feeling a lot of things. It did take me a bit to really sink into the story (those longer chapters slowed me down at first), but once it hooked me, I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
The writing is vivid, sometimes almost too descriptive for my taste, but the flashbacks were my favorite part. They gave so much depth to Elle’s past and really helped me understand why she makes the choices she does.
What stuck with me most was how the book captures the messy, complicated emotions we navigate in relationships: siblings, parents, spouses, lovers. None of the characters are perfect, but that’s exactly what made them feel raw and relatable. It’s one of those books that leaves you sitting with the story long after you finish.
I flew through Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher because the writing and storyline instantly pulled me in. The pacing in Part One was fast and had me hooked, even if the high school drama made me roll my eyes a bit. I don’t read much YA these days, so some of that “hs bs” wasn’t really my thing. What did work for me were the letters Silas writes to Charlie, which gave me that nostalgic flutter of young love.
That said, a few things didn’t sit right. The subtle adult/teen relationship hints were icky, and while the intimacy was mild, it felt strange reading it as an adult. Part Two dragged for me, with not much happening. Part Three picked back up, but the rushed ending and flat explanation left me underwhelmed. At least the epilogue was fun and tied things up in a lighter way.
Overall, I’d call it a 3.5-star read. It had strong intrigue, addictive pacing at the start, and moments that pulled on my heart, but the uneven middle and unsatisfying resolution held it back a bit for me.
That said, a few things didn’t sit right. The subtle adult/teen relationship hints were icky, and while the intimacy was mild, it felt strange reading it as an adult. Part Two dragged for me, with not much happening. Part Three picked back up, but the rushed ending and flat explanation left me underwhelmed. At least the epilogue was fun and tied things up in a lighter way.
Overall, I’d call it a 3.5-star read. It had strong intrigue, addictive pacing at the start, and moments that pulled on my heart, but the uneven middle and unsatisfying resolution held it back a bit for me.
Let me preface this by saying I don’t usually pick up dark romance or smut, but this one kept popping up on Booksta and BookTok. Since it had that psychological thriller element, I gave it a try.
First things first: the content warnings are a lot. Seriously, this isn’t for the faint of heart or someone dipping their toes into smut. If you’re looking for spicy scenes with a happy ending, this is not the book. Without giving spoilers… it gets intense.
This book is dark, gut wrenching, and at times downright hard to read. There’s no happy ending, and by the time I finished I just felt empty and sad. It actually gave me Batman vibes in a twisted sort of way, which made it oddly compelling but also heavy.
I will say the audio was well done. Having dual narration really brought the characters to life, which honestly made the tough parts even harder to sit with. I bounced back and forth between 3 and 4 stars a lot. The writing and the way it pulled me in was a 4, and a 3 for how it made me feel.
First things first: the content warnings are a lot. Seriously, this isn’t for the faint of heart or someone dipping their toes into smut. If you’re looking for spicy scenes with a happy ending, this is not the book. Without giving spoilers… it gets intense.
This book is dark, gut wrenching, and at times downright hard to read. There’s no happy ending, and by the time I finished I just felt empty and sad. It actually gave me Batman vibes in a twisted sort of way, which made it oddly compelling but also heavy.
I will say the audio was well done. Having dual narration really brought the characters to life, which honestly made the tough parts even harder to sit with. I bounced back and forth between 3 and 4 stars a lot. The writing and the way it pulled me in was a 4, and a 3 for how it made me feel.
I really enjoyed how this one blended crime mystery with historical fiction. It gave me total Great Gatsby vibes with the glitz, drama, and shadows creeping in. I’ll admit, I skimmed a few spots, but overall the pacing and writing kept me hooked.
Markey, the reporter, was tricky for me. I’m not a fan of reporters in general, so I had a love-hate relationship with him. Still, the mystery itself? Fantastic. I never saw the murderer coming, and I love when that happens!
The ending wrapped things up nicely, and I especially appreciated the Author’s Note laying out what was fact and what was fiction. There’s something so fun about weaving real historical figures into a story based on a true crime, even when conjecture fills the gaps.
Overall, a fun, atmospheric read that mixed Jazz Age glamour with a murder mystery that kept me guessing.
Markey, the reporter, was tricky for me. I’m not a fan of reporters in general, so I had a love-hate relationship with him. Still, the mystery itself? Fantastic. I never saw the murderer coming, and I love when that happens!
The ending wrapped things up nicely, and I especially appreciated the Author’s Note laying out what was fact and what was fiction. There’s something so fun about weaving real historical figures into a story based on a true crime, even when conjecture fills the gaps.
Overall, a fun, atmospheric read that mixed Jazz Age glamour with a murder mystery that kept me guessing.
Layla was definitely not what I was expecting. From the synopsis, I somehow missed that this was going to be a paranormal romance, and that’s just not really my thing. I wasn’t sure how to feel about it.
That said, Colleen Hoover’s books are always quick, easy reads for me, kind of like how I feel about Freida McFadden. I don’t go in with high expectations, but I usually stay engaged, and this was no different. The pacing was steady and I read it quickly.
The story itself felt far-fetched, which left me with more feelings of strangeness and discontent than enjoyment. It had emotional and tragic moments, and the ending tied things up nicely, but I didn’t quite buy into it.
Out of the five CoHo books I’ve read, this was one of my least favorites, not because of her writing, but simply because the paranormal twist isn’t my thing. If you love romance with a supernatural edge, this one might land better for you!
I was excited to pick this one up since I really enjoyed the Henry Kimball/Lily Kitner trilogy. Eight Perfect Murders had such a fun premise, pulling inspiration from classic mysteries like The ABC Murders and Strangers on a Train. I loved the literary nods intertwined into the plot.
That said, I never really connected with the characters, which made it harder to stay fully invested. The pacing was steady and easy to follow, but the FBI agent felt a little flighty, which kept me suspicious the whole time. I didn’t guess the murderer, but somehow it still felt a bit predictable.
Overall, I’d call this one an “okay but fun” read. I’ll definitely keep exploring Peter Swanson’s other books though, because his concepts always grab me.
Well that prologue was quite the opener! From the start I was suspicious of one character, and let’s just say my gut wasn’t entirely wrong. This was such a quick, easy read that kept me turning the pages, even if I didn’t exactly like any of the characters. Honestly, they’re just not people I’d want to hang out with, but they sure made for an entertaining story.
That ending? Total jaw-drop moment. I’m excited to pick up The Perfect Divorce soon because Jeneva Rose is quickly becoming an author I want to read more of. Definitely check content warnings before diving in though.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I finally picked up Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks, and honestly, it just wasn’t one of my favorites. About a third of the way in, I found myself kind of bored. Not much had really happened, and while I know he was building the backstory and characters, it just didn’t pull me in the way his books usually do.
The ending felt rushed, and I didn’t get that deep emotional connection I typically have with his characters. That said, it was still a decent read, just not one that hit me in the feels like his others have.
Shannon Hollinger’s Deadly Sanctuary is full of small town secrets and that constant, uneasy feeling that no one can be trusted. The pacing is steady in the best way, keeping me engaged without ever dragging.
Cassidy Knox is such a strong yet vulnerable lead. The way her panic attacks were written felt so real that they gave me anxiety just reading them. That emotional layer made me root for her even more.
The mystery kept me guessing, the tension never let up, and the ending wrapped things up in a way that was both satisfying and left me eager for what comes next. I’ll definitely be following Cassidy into future installments.