Tag Archives: Contemporary

Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne – Review

I find it very difficult to review this novel because I am not quite sure how I feel about it. There were many intriguing aspects that I loved but there were also many things that I didn’t enjoy about Wake the Bones.

The Night Shift by Alex Finlay – Review

Fast-paced and thought-inducing, The Night Shift features a spectacular mystery that keeps one yearning for answers. Filled with fascinating twists and turns, Finlay’s latest thriller presents a vast cast of characters that will connect you to an outstanding whodunit.

She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick – Review

The first book I read by Rachael Lippincott was Five Feet Apart, and I loved it! So, I was very excited when I found out that Lippincott was writing a sapphic novel with their wife. I had high anticipations for She Gets the Girl but was, unfortunately, let down. Whether it’s my general dislike for rom-coms or whether the unrealistic characters threw me off, I was unable to finish reading this novel.

Daughter by Kate McLaughlin – Review

Daughter is the chill-inducing story of a teen thrown into a world of pain and depravity upon the discovery that her previously unknown father is actually an infamous serial killer. Thrilling at every turn, McLaughlin’s upcoming novel boasts a disturbing parallel to our world’s most notorious killers, told through the eyes of a brave teen willing to do whatever it takes to bring any possible ounce of closure to the families of her father’s victims.

Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester – Review

Such a Pretty Smile is a chill-inducing novel that examines the patriarchy and sexism through a terrifying tale of death and mystery. Oozing horror at every flip of the page, I could not put this electrifying novel down until I read it cover to cover. Filled with relatable characters and emotion, Such a Pretty Smile was overtly thrilling, blood-curdling, and above all, powerful.

Old Music for New People by David Biddle – Review

2.5/5 Stars

// Quick Review //

While I expected a novel exploring a discovery of identity and self, I was met with a novel full of transphobia that had seemingly no end. I was utterly disappointed by the novel and its many aspects, for I was so looking forward to reading this book.

You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson – Review

5/5 Stars

// Quick Review //

You Should See Me in a Crown is an authentic novel about finding yourself, happiness, and a good relationship. In a town where being yourself (even in 2020) is a challenge, Liz Lighty manages to make her prom an event to remember.

At The End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp – Review

2/5 Stars

// Quick Review //

While I wish I could say that this novel lived up to my expectations, but I unfortunately cannot. Just like This Is Where It Ends, the novel falls short on its diversity, plot, and realness. I ended up not finishing the novel after being stuck at 55% for a long time.

This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp – Review

3/5 Stars

// Quick Review //

I’ve been wanting to read this novel for well over two years, but never got around to it. I had heard great things and was looking forward to reading a novel with diversity that also deals well with heavy topics. However, I found that instead of the 5 star read I expected, I was fairly disappointed.