Just a girl and her books
VIOLET | Scott Thomas 09.24.2019 | Inkshares Rating: 3.5/5 stars When Kris Barlow was ten years old she experienced the tragedy of saying goodbye to her dying mother. Unknown to Kris for many years, her mother was fighting against cancer. Away at their family lakehouse the moment finally came after many days of suffering to … Continue reading Book Review: Violet
THE GREEN MILE | Stephen King 07.01.2009 (originally published 1996) | Orion Rating: 5/5 stars The Green Mile is the nickname of the long corridor that death row inmates walk before meeting their fate at the electric chair. Those who travel the mile do not return. Cold Mountain Penitentiary is home to some of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Green Mile
HER EVERY FEAR | Peter Swanson 01.10.2017 | William Morrow Rating: 5/5 stars Kate Priddy has always been a bit on the neurotic side. Recently things have escalated in the wake of her now ex-boyfriend kidnapping and almost killing her. When her distant cousin, Cordin Dell, suggests a house swap, Kate decides to take a … Continue reading Book Review: Her Every Fear
BLOOD SONG | Johana Gustawsson (Emily Roy & Alexis Castells #3) 09.19.2019 | Orenda Books Rating: 5/5 stars Profiler Emily Roy and true crime writer Alexis Castells find themselves working side by side on a new case after tragedy strikes the Lindbergh family. Three members of this wealthy family have been found brutally murdered in … Continue reading Blog Tour: Blood Song
THE ECHO KILLING | Christi Daugherty (Harper McClain #1) 03.12.2019 | Minotaur Books Rating: 4/5 stars Savannah may be known for its picturesque architecture and parks, but just like every town there are crimes that occur in this city. The darker side of Savannah is where Harper McClain thrives. She is a crime reporter for … Continue reading Book Review: The Echo Killing
IN THE ABSENCE OF MIRACLES | Michael J. Malone 09.19.2019 | Orenda Books Rating: 4/5 stars John Docherty’s mother has just suffered a stroke and is facing a future where she will never be able to live independently again. In order to care for his mother, John is forced to sell his childhood home. While … Continue reading Blog Tour: In the Absence of Miracles
A COSMOLOGY OF MONSTERS | Shaun Hamill 09.17.2019 | Pantheon Books Rating: 5/5 stars Noah Turner has a secret he has held close since he was a young boy. He sees monsters and has befriended one for many years. Noah’s father saw them as well. He went on to build an entire immersive horror experience … Continue reading Book Review: A Cosmology of Monsters
September kicked off a few days ago, but I haven't had a chance to write up a full blog post about my TBR for the month until now. Friends, I think I've done that thing again where I pick way too many books than I'll ever be able to read! Oops! I've checked a few … Continue reading September TBR!
Calling all fans of Young Adult, Contemporary, and Romance reads! If you haven't heard about FRANKLY IN LOVE by David Yoon at this point, I'll assume you're on a social media hiatus! FRANKLY IN LOVE is David Yoon's debut novel and soon-to-be-movie. This book is one of the biggest YA book releases this fall! Synopsis: … Continue reading BOTM YA Feature: Frankly in Love by David Yoon
MOTHER KNOWS BEST | Kira Peikoff 09.10.2019 | Crooked Lane Books Rating: 4/5 stars Claire Abram’s saw her worst nightmare come true when she learned that she had passed along a genetic mutation to her son. Colton was able to fight the disease for a few years, but eventually lost his battle. Claire wants nothing … Continue reading Book Review: Mother Knows Best
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