History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund My review: 5 of 5 stars Not at all what I was expecting, History of Wolves is the story of religion gone wrong. Atmospheric with a heavy sense of isolation both in place and with characters. From the beginning, the author creates a strong sense of foreboding using imagery and thematic elements. The characters are rich and the story is … [Read more...] about Book Review: History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund
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Book Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
Unveiled by Courtney Milan My review: 3 of 5 stars Nice romance that would've benefited from more plot. Unveiled features a strong and likable heroine and flawed hero. The characters are not complex but developed enough to come to life in the reader's mind. The dialogue is witty and engaging. The story is surprisingly humorous at times. Unfortunately, the pace was slow. In … [Read more...] about Book Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
Book Review: Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
Universal Harvester by John Darnielle My review: 4 of 5 stars Strange and unsettling, but compelling. My first reaction to Universal Harvester was that of nostalgia for the video stores of the 1990's. My husband worked in one while in college. We used to rent videos by the truckload and gorge over the weekend. The novel soon evolved into a creepy mystery involving the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
Book Review: The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad Book 6) by Tana French
The Trespasser by Tana French My review: 4 of 5 stars Tana French knows how to engage the reader and tell a good story. The prose is rhythmic. The voice feels authentic. In The Trespasser, French again demonstrates her skill at getting insider her characters' heads and understanding their psychology and motivations. In this Dublin Murder Squad book, however, I found the … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad Book 6) by Tana French
Book Review: Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids
Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids My review: 4 of 5 stars Dark Crossings is three books in one. All feature Amish characters and are in the romantic suspense genre. They are short and sweet with enough romance and suspense to satisfy. The mysteries are of the cozier variety, and the romances are clean. No foul language or graphic violence. Just a … [Read more...] about Book Review: Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids