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Now You See Us by Balli Kaur Jaswal
4.25
Balli Kaur Jaswal has an incredible way of weaving truth and non-fiction into fiction narratives that is poignant, and non cheesy. This makes the book an engaging but difficult read (at times).
This book makes me think about the foreign domestic workers who brought me up. I was never privy to life, joy and hardships they faced when I was younger, and this book did so much more for me than tell a story (or stories) of the women who raised me.
Always a pleasure reading Balli Kaur Jaswal. Here’s to more!
This book makes me think about the foreign domestic workers who brought me up. I was never privy to life, joy and hardships they faced when I was younger, and this book did so much more for me than tell a story (or stories) of the women who raised me.
Always a pleasure reading Balli Kaur Jaswal. Here’s to more!
Idol, Burning by 宇佐見りん, Rin Usami
4.0
What an experience! I’ve never read a character like Akari, or perceived a life like this in such close proximity. Though the text translates the vividness of Akari’s emotions and sensations, it’s pace provides a meditative space, which I appreciated.
I don’t typically read translated work (specifically) Japanese to English) and find them tiresome to digest, but I’m glad I picked this one up again after almost giving up at the half way mark.
I don’t typically read translated work (specifically) Japanese to English) and find them tiresome to digest, but I’m glad I picked this one up again after almost giving up at the half way mark.
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
5.0
My favourite read of this year so far. 💛
A well executed and thoughtfully written novel that speaks to feminine strength, kindness and care; outwardly and inwardly. As a mystery thriller reader, I was pleased by the weaving of a murder mystery into the plot.
My digital copy from the library includes an interview with the author, which I am so glad I got to read to better understand her process and the character and world building in this book. I am eagerly anticipating to read her two latest works: The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters and Now You See Us.
Would read again! My sign for a 5/5 book.
A well executed and thoughtfully written novel that speaks to feminine strength, kindness and care; outwardly and inwardly. As a mystery thriller reader, I was pleased by the weaving of a murder mystery into the plot.
My digital copy from the library includes an interview with the author, which I am so glad I got to read to better understand her process and the character and world building in this book. I am eagerly anticipating to read her two latest works: The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters and Now You See Us.
Would read again! My sign for a 5/5 book.
His & Hers by Alice Feeney
3.75
I’m not disappointed! Truly not. His & Hers had qualities of a mystery triller had qualities of a book I craved in this time of my reading season and I am satiated. A good, standard 2 person POV story that didn’t leave me wondering about plot holes or unturned stones.
My only gripe is that I’m not sure if the final twist is… believable. It definitely has a huge shock factor, but I’m not sure if the build up was convincing enough.
My only gripe is that I’m not sure if the final twist is… believable. It definitely has a huge shock factor, but I’m not sure if the build up was convincing enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Alcoholism, Rape, Murder, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Infidelity
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
slow-paced
3.0
Ok. I didn’t see the twist coming. At all. Now I feel silly complaining about the lack of dialogue and dreary narration.
Ending was sweet and tied in well with the prologue. I appreciate a neat ending in a thriller/mystery.
Ending was sweet and tied in well with the prologue. I appreciate a neat ending in a thriller/mystery.
The Family Game by Catherine Steadman
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Wow WOW WOW. My breaths are held, my head is racing and my toes are CURLED for this book. The last book I read was in early Jan and started on this hoping to get my momentum back … it did so much more. The unique, hence refreshing) premise, immaculate scene setting, and the delicious twists and turns……. I haven’t felt this impressed by a thriller in a while.
What a delicious, gripping and intense mystery!!
Could’ve been perfect if the ending was more resolute How did Stuart survive the fire? Who saved him? Is Harry still sexually attracted to Robert? Why did Edward have to kill Fiona and Oliver? What happened in the house when Harry was out searching for clues?? and some plot holes rounded up. Like why did the author decide to take Lila out of the game in the end? What’s up with Edward’s odd childhood bedroom photos? Is it insinuated that ‘Edward’ is Bobby??
I’d say though, I felt the first half of the book dragged on a little longer than I’d have liked, but it could be the lull I was in with my reading.
Overall, The Family Game gave me everything I wanted (rebuild my attention span after short video content dwindled it to nothing!!) and more!! I feel satiated by the thriller gods and am already excited for my next read!!
What a delicious, gripping and intense mystery!!
Could’ve been perfect if the ending was more resolute
I’d say though, I felt the first half of the book dragged on a little longer than I’d have liked, but it could be the lull I was in with my reading.
Overall, The Family Game gave me everything I wanted (rebuild my attention span after short video content dwindled it to nothing!!) and more!! I feel satiated by the thriller gods and am already excited for my next read!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Violence