The review discusses "The Only Good Indians" by Indigenous author Stephen Graham Jones. The culturally-infused novel, containing elements of horror and gory descriptions, tackles issues affecting Indigenous communities, such as addiction and mental health. It also explores themes of guilt, retribution, and cultural reclamation. The reviewer rates and recommends the book highly, despite its mixed reception.
"The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon is a paranormal thriller exploring the lives of Helen, Nate, and Olive who interact with the ghostly presence of Hattie Breckenridge, a character from the past associated with their land. Unpredictability, strong character development, and descriptive writing make the book engaging and hard to put down.
This book review focuses on "American Predator" by Maureen Callahan, a chilling narration on the life, crimes, and capture of serial killer Israel Keys. The reviewer appreciates the book's impactful writing and ability to credibly describe law enforcement missteps, allowing for a captivating read despite its disturbing content. However, the ineptitude of some professionals connected to the case dismays the reviewer.
In this Baddie Book Review, the reviewer discusses "In Memory of Exoskeletons" by Rebecca Cuthbert, a collection of dark and speculative poetry. Despite initial hesitation, the reviewer found the book relatable, insightful, and profoundly impactful, giving it a 9/10 rating.
This book review discusses "In the Garden of Spite" by Camilla Bruce, a historical fiction thriller based on the life of early 1900s serial killer Belle Gunness. In spite of some slow-paced sections, the reviewer appreciates the characterization and recommends this book for fans of character-driven historical fiction.
A heartfelt review of Chanel Miller's book, "Know My Name", which details her experience as a sexual assault survivor. The reviewer applauds the raw honesty Miller displays in narrating her ordeal, urging readers to appreciate Miller's strength and recognize a universal struggle faced by many women.
Hello Beautiful People! Welcome back to another review! Clearly, the universe wants me to be on a young adult book journey right now because after I finished reading Stolen Children by Peg Kehret I accidentally again started reading another young adult book. Like in my other review though I decided to keep reading because the… Continue reading Sold by Patricia McCormick
The book review discusses "Stolen Children" by Peg Kehret, a book about 14-year-old babysitter Amy and 3-year-old Kendra kidnapped by Smokey and Hugh. The reviewer, initially surprised by its young adult genre, gives it a 7.5 out of 10, recommending it to teens or those wanting a light mystery.
This detailed review examines the second book in Kathy Reichs' series, 'Death Du Jour'. The reviewer praises improvements from the first book but criticizes an overcomplicated plot with too many dead characters and coincidences. The protagonist Temperance Brennan's character is sometimes inconsistent, but her forensic work is meticulously described. The book received a 7/10 rating.
This book review examines the mystery novel, "Not a Happy Family" by Shari Lapena. The story revolves around the murder of wealthy parents, Fred and Sheila Merton, with their adult children being prime suspects. The reviewer, impressed by the gripping plot and well-differentiated characters, rates the book 9/10, lauding it as a fast-paced and enjoyable read. The mystery's resolution is found surprising, hinting at the unexpected twists and turns in the narrative.
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