★★★☆☆ Told in dual timelines, this historical fiction/mystery book follows the lives of the Preston family. In the early timeline, Genevieve and Robert, an American intelligence agent, are raising their three children in Bangkok.
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The Heathback Break by J.E. Clarkson
★★★★★ This installment in the Nemo & Co. series takes us to a prison, where The Cleaner has been captured. The Cleaner undergoes her most significant transformation to date through the course of this story.
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell
★★★★☆
In this thriller by Lisa Jewell, teenage parents Tallulah and Zach disappear after a rare night out. Certain that her daughter wouldn’t have abandoned her son, Tallulah’s mom, Kim, is determined to find the truth about that fateful summer night.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
★★★★☆
I discovered Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed counselor, through Instagram, and was inspired by the helpful advice she offered on setting boundaries on her feed.
The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks
4 stars I absolutely loved the concept of this novella. In a genre where everything has been done before, the idea of having tiers of superheroes seemed original and intriguing. The cover of The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks Tanser Girl, a D leaguer, is our heroine. After a bad day, she heads to the … Continue reading The Backup Superhero by Kayla Hicks
Cousin Calls by Zeb Haradon
What a wild and weird book! Cousin Calls is a series of vignettes that all start with a call from a cousin. The stories are recalled sitting around in a bar when several patrons are stuck there during a winter storm. The exaggerated, satirical writing style is reminiscent of how a story that is retold … Continue reading Cousin Calls by Zeb Haradon
The 13th Zodiac by L. Krauch
4 out of 5 stars In the 13th Zodiac, the titan Time makes a decision that sets the foundation for the rest of the story. And, what a story it is! This high fantasy book features some wonderful world-building and a diverse set of interesting characters. The main characters Jase Raion, the Crown Prince of … Continue reading The 13th Zodiac by L. Krauch
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
3 stars Everyone has been talking about this Holly Jackson series featuring a smart, driven young woman as the main character. I love books with strong women, so I decided to give it a try. In this first book in this young adult (YA) mystery series, high school student Pip Fitz-Amobi decides to investigate a … Continue reading A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Walking on Thin Ice by Robert Burns
Walking on Thin Ice centers on Rachel Drucker, a rookie traffic reporter trying to get her big break by investigating the unsolved kidnapping and presumed murder of Julia Brown. The case is significant to Rachel because it was a case that her detective father was never able to solve and it plagued him up until … Continue reading Walking on Thin Ice by Robert Burns
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
3 stars I had such a love-hate relationship with this book, my book club’s November 2021 pick. There were times when it drove me crazy, coming across as breathlessly self-centered and over-the-top. The countless references to “Let it burn” and “we can do hard things” were among the moments that just made me want to … Continue reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle