The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman My rating: 4 of 5 stars What is the difference between a freak and a monster? The difference is what lies beneath the surface of the skin. Coralie Sardie often refers to herself as a monster due to a birth defect that produced webbing between her fingers. In the year of 1911, her webbed fingers are a curiosity that lead to … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman
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Book Review: Natchez Burning by Greg Iles
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Book Review: The Secret Place (Dublin Murder Squad Book 5) by Tana French
The Secret Place by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars French has a knack for turning even the most benign locations, in this case, the campus of a private school, into sinister places. She incorporates all senses to include sounds, tastes, smells, and textures to envelope the reader into her world. The complex dynamics involved in the various relationships are masterfully … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Secret Place (Dublin Murder Squad Book 5) by Tana French
Book Review: The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dramatic and compellingWomen's fiction is not a favorite genre of mine because it tends to be overly emotional and dramatic. But I read this book for book club and it wasn't bad. The characters were well-developed with distinctive traits. The author managed to keep a sense of humor while dealing with complex … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
Winter Wolf Book Blast and $100 Giveaway
Winter Wolf (Witch & Wolf Book 2) by R.J. Blain The Hunted Wizard When Nicole dabbled in the occult, she lost it all: Her voice, her family, and her name. Now on the run from the Inquisition, she must prove to herself—and the world—that not all wizards are too dangerous to let live. The savage murder of a bookstore employee throws Nicole into the middle of … [Read more...] about Winter Wolf Book Blast and $100 Giveaway