Category: Book reviews

Eye for Eye by J.K. Franko Not sure this book was for me. While the theme and premise of this book really intrigued me – is revenge justified when the justice system has failed you? – it felt more like a dryly told documentary than a thriller. The story begins with a scene that really…

The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sinister and unsettling, with a dark, atmospheric heart, Mary Kubica’s new thriller is absolutely captivating. With an elegant, cinematic style, you can easily see why The Other Mrs is being made into a movie. The page-turning plot keeps you glued to the page,…

Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel My rating: 5 of 5 stars “They say a grudge is a heavy thing to carry. Good thing we’re extra strong.” Utterly unpredictable and deliciously disturbing, Darling Rose Gold is a smart, chilling thriller you definitely won’t want to miss. It’s a story about revenge. Revenge in all its…

That Night by Chevy Stevens A deeply atmospheric, tense novel of murder, secrets, betrayal and heartache. That Night follows Toni, an angsty teen with a whole plethora of problems, accused of murdering her sister with her boyfriend. She’s convicted and set to prison for 15 years. But when she’s released, still grieving, she decides to…

Before the Fall by Noah Hawley Put aside your idea that this is a thriller. It’s marketed as such, but it just isn’t. It’s maybe some sort of literary thriller blend, or maybe just lit fiction. Ok, now that you’ve done that, this is an enjoyable, even memorable read that revolves around the investigation of…

Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens My rating: 5 of 5 stars A truly brilliant thriller about obsessive love and manipulation by Chevy Stevens. After years living in an abusing relationship, Lindsey finally escapes with her young daughter. But when her ex-husband is released from prison years later, and she feels like she’s being…

The Herd by Andrea Bartz A smart, feminist thriller with elegant prose and complex, skilfully constructed characters. The Herd (emphasis on her) is set in an all-female work environment, exploring the relationships between women, female ambition, and the price of success for women. Katie and her sister Hana are finally reunited when Katie moves back…

In the Dark by Loreth Anne White My rating: 4 of 5 stars A cleverly re-done version of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, this is an atmospheric, chilling closed-room mystery. With unreliable, nefarious characters and an excellent mystery to unravel, In the Dark is a fun book that almost feels like a game…

Psychological Types by C.G. Jung Not sure I should even be marking this as done, as I mostly just scanned it! lol This is a veeerrry densely packed book that reads somewhat like a college textbook. I suspect it’s one that would need multiple readings to really interpret Jung’s full meaning. However, it gives a…

A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s hard to review a book like this because it covers such a traumatic part of history that a lot of us remember vividly. I myself had only just graduated high school a few years before Columbine…

The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena A easy, fast-paced read that focuses entirely on plot, although little on character development. Great for a quick read that entertains. I’d recommend as a good summertime, beach read. View all my reviews

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi My rating: 5 of 5 stars Luminous and life-affirming, When Breath Becomes Air is an emotional and heart-breakingly beautiful story about what it means to live in the face of dying. Chronicling Paul Kalanithi’s diagnosis with inoperable cancer as a neurosurgical resident to becoming a patient himself, the…