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Stepping Up by Sarah Turner
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a really wholesome book. The author ‘Sarah Turner’ certainly knows how to write about family and all the complexities within that unit.
There was nothing cheesy about this novel, the storyline was strong & had many layers to it. The grief & suffering was well balanced against the consistent light humour….usually down to little Ted. So, it never felt like a depressing read despite its overall plot.
I loved Beth’s character, trying to navigate her way through her 30s, it felt relatable. Her messy, chaotic personality was loveable because she was giving it her all looking after her niece & nephew. Her & Jorys relationship was endearing, as was her & Alberts. The best friendships can appear in the hardest of times.
The ending was open ended but, it didn’t feel like a cop out. It felt right to leave it to the reader to choose in this instance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Know My Name by Chanel Miller
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
There is nothing I could judge Chanel Miller for writing in her book. She has faced enough judgment in her short lifetime.
I found her writing to be powerful and her strength amplified in every word I read. Her experience was awful, not only was she sexually assaulted, she was then violated by the legal system again and again.
Chanel’s court statement should be read in schools everywhere. Her language is easy to understand, her descriptions crystal clear and her message simple for any young man to digest.
I found her writing to be powerful and her strength amplified in every word I read. Her experience was awful, not only was she sexually assaulted, she was then violated by the legal system again and again.
Chanel’s court statement should be read in schools everywhere. Her language is easy to understand, her descriptions crystal clear and her message simple for any young man to digest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail
Verity by Colleen Hoover
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’m not sure what took me so long to read this book but, inevitably like most ‘Colleen Hoover’ novels, I loved it!
Instantly It had my full attention. It was fast paced without skimping on details. As soon as the manuscript was found the tension was palpable.
I thought ‘Lowens’ character was likeable and she handled herself in a sensitive manner. She didn’t come across as some ‘home wrecker’ breaking up a family. She felt more like a welcome tornado tearing through all the collateral damage “Verity” had created within her family.
I’m still left with doubts about how good a man ‘Jeremy’ really is….if there was to be a sequel I can see his secrets coming to light.
Overall, “Verity” was a great story, perhaps slightly predictable but it didn’t make it any less interesting to me. I appreciated the fast pace and straightforward writing approach ‘Hoover’ used.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Something about this story felt really fresh to me, I enjoyed the mix of sci-fi, romance & mystery. Youngs ethereal descriptions, especially of the flower farm were lovely.
As someone who doesn’t have a close family, I loved the inter generational connection the women shared. Their loyalty to each other was endless.
Overall, I liked this book, it felt warm & comforting, I needed some beautiful magical realism.
Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed by Maureen Callahan
Yikes!! Kennedy men & their salacious appetites for sex, drugs, power, danger & using & abusing the women and girls they’re surrounded by.
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
Yikes!! Kennedy men & their salacious appetites for sex, drugs, power, danger & using & abusing the women and girls they’re surrounded by.
Never mind the fictional “Kennedy curse”, these men have a generational death wish & they don’t care who gets hurt in the process. Jackie Kennedy unbeknownst to herself, romanticised this misogynistic culture within the family by creating “Camelot”. In protecting her husband’s legacy she appeared to publicly justify & bury these horrid traits. No wonder the next generations of Kennedy men felt they were invincible.
What surprised me most was the toxic culture the Kennedy women also created. Their matriarch Rose encouraged wives & girlfriends to turn a blind eye to infidelity, just as she had done. Her daughters grew up knowing they were second to their brothers & passed this mentality down to any young women entering the family. Intelligent, strong women like Ethel, Jackie & Joan inevitably raised sons no better than their fathers. No lessons were ever learned, the cycle of abuse continued unchallenged. The Kennedy name remained a shield, protecting them from any serious consequences, even for murder.
I Bet You'd Look Good in a Coffin by Katy Brent
Another fast paced mystery, full of twists and turns. Kitty is a whirlwind of chaos. She’s been spiralling out of control & making mistakes, perhaps becoming too comfortable with her role as judge & executioner…
Kitty is a vigilante, murdering “bad” men to get a sense of justice in a society where women’s abuse isn’t dealt with seriously enough. The parallels between fictional ‘Blaze Bundy’ & real life “Adam Tate” were striking, highlighting how this angry, dangerous, misogynistic, rhetoric is spreading like wildfire amongst men. It’s almost cathartic to imagine a ‘Kitty Collins’ out there to scare the living hell out of these scumbags.
This was a really easy read, dark, witty & a little bonkers. It’s a nice change to be rooting for a diabolical murderess, trying to right the actions of the worst humanity has to offer.
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Katy Brent has become a favourite of mines. I loved her other books & this one, the follow up to “How to murder men and get away with it”, was everything I hoped for.
Another fast paced mystery, full of twists and turns. Kitty is a whirlwind of chaos. She’s been spiralling out of control & making mistakes, perhaps becoming too comfortable with her role as judge & executioner…
Kitty is a vigilante, murdering “bad” men to get a sense of justice in a society where women’s abuse isn’t dealt with seriously enough. The parallels between fictional ‘Blaze Bundy’ & real life “Adam Tate” were striking, highlighting how this angry, dangerous, misogynistic, rhetoric is spreading like wildfire amongst men. It’s almost cathartic to imagine a ‘Kitty Collins’ out there to scare the living hell out of these scumbags.
This was a really easy read, dark, witty & a little bonkers. It’s a nice change to be rooting for a diabolical murderess, trying to right the actions of the worst humanity has to offer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Monica's Story by Andrew Morton
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.25
Monica Lewinsky, then, 22 years old made a bad choice. She had an affair with her boss, the most powerful man in the world and then lied about it, to try and protect him. What she done may have been morally wrong, but morals are subjective at best & always changing throughout time.
It was a so called friend with ulterior motives that betrayed Monica by recording all their phone conversations regarding Bill Clinton. Linda Tripp gleefully sold out Monica & her secrets, with the agenda of making a buck.
Monica was absolutely lambasted by the media, the ioc & the government. She was treated as if she had committed a violent, heinous crime. Even the so called Feminists of the time turned their backs on her.
Bill Clinton done nothing to protect her. He was too busy covering his own ass by lying to the entire world about his non sexual relations with “this woman”.
Ken Starr used her as a pawn in his longtime game to impeach the president. For years he tormented Monica threatening jail time up to 27 years. He also forced her mother to testify infront of a grand jury against her. Another man abusing his position of power.
I don’t agree with Monica’s loose morals towards married men but, she might be one of the bravest women I’ve heard of. It must take an incredibly stoic person to survive and rebuild a life after everything she suffered. Even by today’s standards of misogyny and bullying, Monica was treated incredibly cruelly.
Bill Clinton done nothing to protect her. He was too busy covering his own ass by lying to the entire world about his non sexual relations with “this woman”.
Ken Starr used her as a pawn in his longtime game to impeach the president. For years he tormented Monica threatening jail time up to 27 years. He also forced her mother to testify infront of a grand jury against her. Another man abusing his position of power.
I don’t agree with Monica’s loose morals towards married men but, she might be one of the bravest women I’ve heard of. It must take an incredibly stoic person to survive and rebuild a life after everything she suffered. Even by today’s standards of misogyny and bullying, Monica was treated incredibly cruelly.
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I thought I was a smart ass & had figured everything out, wrong!! Really good twist and turns that kept me engaged. The last paragraph bugged me a little, turns out Trisha has no loyalty to anyone, i hated to think of her as a mother. It also made me think, how you never really know who you’re dating/marrying. Everyone has a past & secrets they keep to themselves, just like, everyone has two sides to themselves.
Overall, quick, easy and a fast paced read. I can see why Freida McFadden has become such a popular author, this is the second book of hers I’ve read. Both have left a strong impression on me. Great for book club choices.
Overall, quick, easy and a fast paced read. I can see why Freida McFadden has become such a popular author, this is the second book of hers I’ve read. Both have left a strong impression on me. Great for book club choices.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy
The Murder After the Night Before by Katy Brent
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is the second Katy Brent book I’ve read after HTKMAGAWI. I like her writing style, it’s straightforward but engaging. She balances out some serious dark topics with dry humour.
The main character Mollie is a bit of a walking disaster. She has low self esteem & no belief in herself, she’s completely lost her way in life. She’s grief stricken & stuck in a dead end job by choice. She’s constantly making poor life decisions & drinking too much, which will be her undoing.
Many issues modern women face because of men are explored: harassment, intimidation, misogyny, infidelity, gaslighting, manipulation, online harassment & consent violations & sexual assault to name but a few. It also highlights the lack of respect and compassion women face when reporting incidents to the police. The problematic, misogynistic culture within the ranks of the force has become a major safety issue for women.
I’d have given 4 stars if it wasn’t for the ending. It had zero depth and your left wondering if justice was served for Posey.
Overall, fast paced, exciting, with light humour amongst dark times. A quick and easy read.
The main character Mollie is a bit of a walking disaster. She has low self esteem & no belief in herself, she’s completely lost her way in life. She’s grief stricken & stuck in a dead end job by choice. She’s constantly making poor life decisions & drinking too much, which will be her undoing.
Many issues modern women face because of men are explored: harassment, intimidation, misogyny, infidelity, gaslighting, manipulation, online harassment & consent violations & sexual assault to name but a few. It also highlights the lack of respect and compassion women face when reporting incidents to the police. The problematic, misogynistic culture within the ranks of the force has become a major safety issue for women.
I’d have given 4 stars if it wasn’t for the ending. It had zero depth and your left wondering if justice was served for Posey.
Overall, fast paced, exciting, with light humour amongst dark times. A quick and easy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The title “How to murder men & get away with it” tells you everything about the content of the novel.
Any woman who’s been intimidated, harassed, assaulted, cheated on, lied to, abused or tormented by men will relate to what drives Kitty to her extremes, whether you agree with her actions or not.
The realities of what women deal with everyday force you to put yourself in Kitty's position. Simple things like, why should women have to fear walking outside, alone? Why do we all share a sense of security when walking with our keys jammed in our hands, Incase we’re attacked?
Kitty has had enough of these predators stalking women like their prey. Her vendetta is focused on ridding the world of these creatures. The fact she enjoys brutally murdering these men is a whole other level of confronting her inner demons.
Somehow, a lighthearted book, based on very dark subjects. Fast paced & a constant stream of dry humour that’s sadly 100% relatable.
Any woman who’s been intimidated, harassed, assaulted, cheated on, lied to, abused or tormented by men will relate to what drives Kitty to her extremes, whether you agree with her actions or not.
The realities of what women deal with everyday force you to put yourself in Kitty's position. Simple things like, why should women have to fear walking outside, alone? Why do we all share a sense of security when walking with our keys jammed in our hands, Incase we’re attacked?
Kitty has had enough of these predators stalking women like their prey. Her vendetta is focused on ridding the world of these creatures. The fact she enjoys brutally murdering these men is a whole other level of confronting her inner demons.
Somehow, a lighthearted book, based on very dark subjects. Fast paced & a constant stream of dry humour that’s sadly 100% relatable.