lizmirah's reviews
216 reviews

Love, Mom by Iliana Xander

4.0

A fast-paced psychological thriller with so many twists and turns, you get whiplash from just trying to keep up. 

Honestly, I really enjoyed this book. Definitely one of the better thrillers I’ve read this year (yes, I’m looking at you Lisa Jewell). Not quite a 5 star for me because I feel like I was left with too many questions at the end. 

All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood

3.0

This book was hard to get through and dealt with a lot of heavy topics, such all types of abuse, childhood trauma and behavior that touched on pedophilia (in my opinion; some people are okay with age gaps but this one was too much for me).

With that being said, I found the story of Wavy and her rough upbringing heartbreaking and sad. However, she never gave up hope to fight through all of it and I’m glad she got her happy ending, even if I thought it was a bit weird because of the extreme age gap. 

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

5.0

A hauntingly, beautiful book that throws you right into the center of a remote island filled with a dark past and a family struggling to survive an impossible task, while dealing with their own dark secrets. Hopefulness, tragedy and trauma are woven throughout. It’s definitely one of those books that makes you sit back and think every few pages. 

Also, the imagery in this book is out of this world. The author’s descriptions of the island, the plants and animals that live there made me feel like I was actually right there along for the wild journey of the Salt family.  

Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell

3.0

Look, I love Lisa Jewell and her books, but something about this one was just not for me. The subject matter was great: women getting revenge, women trying to be seen as more than just a woman. But, I just feel like this book was doing too much and trying too hard to be suspenseful. 

Hopeless by Elsie Silver

4.0

Finally finished this series and I’m kind of sad that it’s over. The Chestnut Springs characters are some of the most well written romance novels characters I’ve ever come across. 

The final book definitely wrapped up the series in a nice little bow for me, as I was always intrigued with this mysterious Beau character from the beginning. 

Reckless by Elsie Silver

4.0

Another adorable book in the Chestnut Springs series. I think this one is my favorite so far—I see a lot of myself in Winter and I love a book just a tiny bit more when I can relate to the characters. 

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

5.0

Inspired by the real life and journals of Martha Ballard, a midwife during the 1700s, this book is centered around equality, justice and how women were viewed during that time. It’s full of hope, courage and a strong willed female main character. 

I am truly inspired by Martha Ballard, her journals and how she broke glass ceilings that she didn’t even know she was breaking at the time. 

Powerless by Elsie Silver

3.0

While I still love this series, this was my least favorite book so far. The miscommunication trope always pisses me off and makes me want to throw the book across the room.

Heartless by Elsie Silver

4.0

Another day, another Chestnut Springs book. I think Cade has to be one of my favorite male main characters I have ever read in a romance novel (and there’s something about a single dad doing the best he can that really does it for me)

Overall, I’m still loving this series and can’t wait to see what comes next. 

Flawless by Elsie Silver

4.0

I’m an absolute sucker for a good romance novel and that’s exactly what this was. Definitely can’t wait to see what the rest of this series brings.