Linda Farmer and her family are offered the chance to relocate to a company town. While the US is falling apart, they will be living in paradise in PlLinda Farmer and her family are offered the chance to relocate to a company town. While the US is falling apart, they will be living in paradise in Plymouth Valley where the air is clean, there is plenty of food, safety is guaranteed, and the schools are top tier.
What a wild ride! This book was well written and kept me on my toes. It also doesn't fit one specific genre since it was a little bit of everything ranging from horror to thriller/suspense. I would love to see this adapted into a movie or a tv series, because I could see every scene play out in my head.
I would describe this as climate fiction meets the Stepford Wives. Very eerie vibes that fans of When No One is Watching will love!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the e-arc!...more
Margo is a 20 year old single mother, the result of having an affair with her English professor. How will she survive tackling motherhood and being abMargo is a 20 year old single mother, the result of having an affair with her English professor. How will she survive tackling motherhood and being able to afford to make a living? She has decided to drop out of college, so she'll have to get creative!
A unique and fun story that will keep you entertained the entire time! It's the perfect summer read that you will find yourself binge reading in a day or two. Margo's life gets sad sometimes, but at other times it's laugh out loud funny. We dive into everything from a surprise pregnancy to women's rights to family drama.
I'm definitely interested in reading the author's backlist and look forward to reading new releases by Rufi Thorpe in the future!
Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the e-arc....more
It's uncommon to find grief books that cover sibling loss, let alone grief books that mention losing a sibling to suicide. This is the first grief booIt's uncommon to find grief books that cover sibling loss, let alone grief books that mention losing a sibling to suicide. This is the first grief book that continuously mentions suicide in every aspect and chapter. I really appreciate being included since other grief books only cover accidents, addiction, and illness.
This would've been a great book for me to pick up right after losing my brother with no direction or resources. I'm 2 years out from losing my brother to suicide, and it's still hard when I get asked by someone I just met "do you have siblings?" (The author has a chapter on that and this is especially helpful when the loss is fresh or if you aren't asked that question often and haven't thought about how to form an answer).
This would definitely be the perfect gift and read for someone with a very recent sibling loss. It was still a great read and I'm even more self aware on some things I need to do more of to help me heal....more
I really loved Before I Let Go, so I was very excited when I found out this book was coming out!
Unfortunately, I didn't end up loving this book as muI really loved Before I Let Go, so I was very excited when I found out this book was coming out!
Unfortunately, I didn't end up loving this book as much as Before I Let Go. I felt like we barely got to feel and grow with Sol and Josiah's relationship. We didn't even get to see them date! We skipped through a lot of months where we were supposed to imagine them dating and growing their relationship. I wanted to see it all play out in real time though! Another big issue I had was the dialogue, it was very cringey at times how bad it was. I wanted the characters to speak for themselves instead of being guided step by step on what was going on.
I did love that Sol was Puerto Rican and Afro-Latina, and I could tell Kennedy Ryan did her research. I loved that Josiah had 2 kids with Autism (love to see the rep) and that he was a great father that happily co-parented. We rarely get to see amazing Black fathers in books and movies!
Overall, this was more of a 3.5/5 star read for me, which still means I did like it. I think even though I didn't love it, a lot of readers will love this book. While this book was not my favorite, I'm still a big fan of Kennedy Ryan! I'm definitely looking forward to reading her next book, Hendrix's POV in 2025....more
Wow! I loved this way more than I was anticipating. This story is told from multiple POVs and only gives you a snippet into each character and their lWow! I loved this way more than I was anticipating. This story is told from multiple POVs and only gives you a snippet into each character and their life. You don't get all the details, but you do see how every character is connected throughout the story.
I think the chapters and the story are put together way better than they were in Disappearing Earth (I didn't really enjoy that book), but the blurb is accurate in comparing this book to Little Fires Everywhere. The writing and the cast of characters is somewhat similar, but A Fire So Wild still has it's own unique style. While I do wish it had been much longer (I would've loved reading 200+ more pages), I was content with how the story developed and ended.
Overall, I was impressed by this debut, and I definitely recommend reading this one! I'm also looking forward to reading Sarah Ruiz Grossman's next book in the future!
Thank you to Harper for sending an arc for review....more
Micah is a healthy high schooler that loves playing football. A mysterious illness ends up leaving him in a wheelchair, leading him far away from footMicah is a healthy high schooler that loves playing football. A mysterious illness ends up leaving him in a wheelchair, leading him far away from football and closer to a girl named Evie.
Let me start by saying I'm VERY picky when it comes to YA, and I ended up loving this book! I had a feeling that I would since I read Jamison Hill's memoir and loved that book as well. I definitely recommend reading it before this book if you want to read about a first account experience from someone who has ME themselves. That being said, Something's Wrong with Micah is own voices since the author has the same illness that Micah has.
There are a lot of scenes that are relatable for those with disabilities or chronic illnesses including doctors trying to gaslight you. Keep in mind there is ableism/bullying and other trigger warnings to be aware of. The author does mentions all trigger warnings in the beginning of the book, which I always appreciate!
I rarely ever see YA books with main characters with disabilities, so I'm glad Jamison Hill wrote this story. I highly recommend picking this up, it hooked me from the very beginning and it definitely deserves way more hype!...more
Anh Le AKA Annie is struggling with contamination OCD and generational trauma that has been simmering for a long time. When Annie's mom passes away, eAnh Le AKA Annie is struggling with contamination OCD and generational trauma that has been simmering for a long time. When Annie's mom passes away, everything starts to unravel. It keeps getting worse for Annie as she wakes up next to a body in a hotel, the police want answers.
You Know What You Did was an unexpected surprise! A psychological mystery that takes you through twists and turns you won't expect. I didn't mind the story being told with a confusing tone in terms of the structure of the chapters, we love an unreliable narrator! It represented Anh Le (Annie) very well as if we were looking into her thoughts and how her mind works.
As soon as I started reading, I was hooked by the storyline from the beginning! I also enjoyed switching to the audiobook on my walks, which also was very good considering I'm pretty picky with narrators when it comes to audiobooks. A great debut that you won't want to miss! I will definitely be on the look out for KT Nguyen's next book.
Thank you Dutton and NetGalley for the e-arc!...more
Jade wakes up the morning after a work function with no memory of how she got home*
Jade not only has to deal with what happened that night, but also oJade wakes up the morning after a work function with no memory of how she got home*
Jade not only has to deal with what happened that night, but also opens her eyes to what her life has been like dating a white man, life as a woman of color, what it's like being a child of immigrants, and dealing with daily micro aggressions.
I love that this story is own voices as the author is also half Korean and half Turkish and also previously worked as a lawyer. Well written and accurate, an amazing debut that everyone needs to read! I can't wait to see what this author comes out with next.
Madison Rivera is in law school and is ecstatic about landing an internship working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. The only problem is Kathryn Conroy is thMadison Rivera is in law school and is ecstatic about landing an internship working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. The only problem is Kathryn Conroy is the judge on her brother Danny's case. Danny has gotten into some deep trouble and all of a sudden goes missing. Is Judge Kathryn Conroy someone that can help her or someone she can't trust?
I had put the audiobook on hold and when it became available, I tried it out and immediately got sucked in. I alternated between reading the book and listening to the audiobook and recommend reading the book both ways. We also get to hear both Kathryn and Madison's point of view throughout the story, both strong female leads.
This is a fast-paced legal thriller that will immediately pull you out of a reading slump! I will definitely be checking out more of Michele Campbell's books in the future.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the e-arc....more
I would describe this as a medical mystery that takes you around the world! I enjoyed this one and actually wish it would've been twice the length. ThI would describe this as a medical mystery that takes you around the world! I enjoyed this one and actually wish it would've been twice the length. There were so many great characters that I wanted to know and hear more about, but maybe we'll get a sequel or companion in the future.
I've come across the PCT a few times during our hikes, whether it crossed the trail we were on or when our trail merged onto the PCT...so that made meI've come across the PCT a few times during our hikes, whether it crossed the trail we were on or when our trail merged onto the PCT...so that made me very curious to read this! Also, Wild was a book that made me think, if she can do it, I can do it! Trail of the Lost definitely opened my eyes to a lot more of the "bad" that comes with hiking the PCT.
I also appreciate that Andrea Lankford writes this book with empathy and with respect for the victims and their families. She really does go above and beyond for many victims and their families.
I really enjoyed it, because it mixed things I love reading about when it comes to nonfiction. I highly recommend it if you're interested in nature, adventure, and true crime...more
Four sisters with their own struggles, but when one passes away all three are left mourning their fourth sister. The sisters are navigating grief and Four sisters with their own struggles, but when one passes away all three are left mourning their fourth sister. The sisters are navigating grief and addiction so there are heavy subjects involved, which I recommend looking up all trigger warnings before reading.
One thing we didn't get to see is the relationship as sisters develop all together. I know siblings go through their ups and downs but there was so much friction whenever they were together. I felt like all three of the sisters barely got to truly spend time together, and if they did they always had something to argue about.
All I know is reading this made me really miss my brother because we had something way bigger than "sisterhood". We were permanently attached at the hip, best friends that never ever even fought like these sisters did. Maybe it was just frustrating to read about the fighting between these sisters, because the relationship I had with my brother had all the ups and never had any downs like the sisters did in this book.
I do love Coco Mellors' writing and she automatically became an auto-buy author for me after reading Cleo+Frank, which is still my favorite of hers. Overall, I still enjoyed this one and I think an adaptation would be even better!
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballentine Books for the e-arc!...more
I was so excited to read this when I found out it was coming out soon! I have enjoyed everything I've read by Alice Hoffman so far. She is quickly becI was so excited to read this when I found out it was coming out soon! I have enjoyed everything I've read by Alice Hoffman so far. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!
I loved the start of the story and the cult aspect! I do wish we had gotten more into the cult, because I was so intrigued. This one had a good amount of magical realism, which I was nervous about at first. I usually don't like magical realism, but Alice Hoffman did it so well! There are alternating chapters during different time periods, but it's easy to follow.
I really enjoyed the story, and I could've devoured 300 more pages of it. I want more...more
This story is loosely based on the Sampoong Department Store collapse in Seoul, but it became so much more than Sae trying to find her husband after tThis story is loosely based on the Sampoong Department Store collapse in Seoul, but it became so much more than Sae trying to find her husband after the collapse. I didn't expect this book to turn into a mystery with so many surprises and twists that came with the different POVs and timelines.
I couldn't put it down, because I was so invested in the story. I ended up really enjoying this one of a kind story filled with unique characters. Fans of literary fiction, mysteries, and multi-generational family stories set in a different country will enjoy this book!
Thank you to One World Books for the e-arc....more
I was hooked from the very beginning, I couldn't put it down! It reminded me of such a fun age mixed with a thriller, it was definitely a page turner.I was hooked from the very beginning, I couldn't put it down! It reminded me of such a fun age mixed with a thriller, it was definitely a page turner. The storyline is very much what would happen in today's world and covers class, race, and family.
I can't believe this is Jain's debut, I was really impressed! I'm excited to see what Jain writes next in the future and will definitely be reading it....more
I'm really glad I finally got to read this one! I had attempted to read this so many times in the past, and I realized I had to be in a certain mood tI'm really glad I finally got to read this one! I had attempted to read this so many times in the past, and I realized I had to be in a certain mood to read this one.
It was a little slow to start, but then I couldn't stop reading. A haunting and heartbreaking read for fans of Jaqueline Woodson.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the e-arc!...more
This book is about a Ghanaian woman living her best life in Senegal. Life couldn't get any better...until she decides to come to the US.
Wow! I couldnThis book is about a Ghanaian woman living her best life in Senegal. Life couldn't get any better...until she decides to come to the US.
Wow! I couldn't put this down! I was hooked from the beginning and almost read it in one sitting. I would sum up this book as the rollercoaster an immigrant goes through when they come over to the US; a journey that is very similar and painful no matter what country you come from.
The whole fighting for a green card situation was very relatable, especially since it took me years to finally get my US citizenship. The part where she talked about how US citizens are always baffled on why it's so hard to become a US citizen as an immigrant, 100% on point. Even though I came here legally and went through the process the "right" way, it didn't happen in a year or even five. I didn't became a US citizen until I had graduated from college...it took over 20+ years...more
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