Anthony Ray Hinton's memoir, The Sun Does Shine, recounts his harrowing experience of spending nearly thirty years on death row for murders he did not commit. Through his emotional narrative, Hinton highlights systemic racial injustice and the importance of advocacy, ultimately demonstrating resilience and hope in his journey toward reclaiming his life after wrongful conviction.
For this review, I get into The It Girl by Ruth Ware, an author whom I have enjoyed very much in the past. When a group of friends are thrown back into their traumatic past in university, even though they are all grown up now. With the mystery of the past still looming over their heads, the question of whether they can go back to their lives once the truth comes out threatens to ruin the present.
A personal first for author Holly Jackson, we dive into one of her newer releases, Not Quite Dead Yet. A super interesting book navigating through family dynamics, grief, and the struggles of life and growing up, all tied up with a riveting mystery at the center.
For this review, I get into a beloved Stephen King book, Bag of Bones. A different pace and style than his usual books, with still plenty of high stakes and dynamic moments, Bag of Bones hits differently in a lot of interesting ways. I enjoyed getting to see his usual style be presented in this way.
For this review, I get into an Ann Rule true crime book that focuses on the life and crimes of Patricia Taylor, who reigned terror on those around her in the 1970’s. While this wasn’t my favourite Ann Rule book I’ve read so far, it was still an interesting case and well written overall.
Just the Nicest Couple follows two couples, Nina and Jake, and their friends Lily and Christian. When Jake Hayes suddenly goes missing, his wife Nina is left searching for answers. At the same time, Lily Scott is dealing with secrets of her own, ones that may be more connected to Jake’s disappearance than anyone initially realizes. As the story unfolds, shifting perspectives reveal hidden truths, complicated relationships, and a web of lies that slowly comes to the surface.
In this review of Andy Weir's "Project Hail Mary," the reviewer, initially skeptical of science fiction, found the story engaging and accessible. They praised protagonist Ryland Grace for his relatability and the unexpected relationships that develop. The book's emotional depth and immersive space setting contributed to a surprising and enjoyable reading experience, earning a 9/10 rating.
The Mad Wife by Meagan Church explores the struggles of a 1950s housewife, Lulu Mayfield, navigating mental health within societal expectations. As Lulu faces personal crises, her neighbor's mysterious presence amplifies her insecurities. The novel delves into the complexities of womanhood, identity, and the psychological toll of conformity, ultimately offering a reflective commentary on the era.
Sydney Shaw is single, unlucky in love, and exhausted by the dating scene. When she meets Tom, charming, attentive, successful, and seemingly perfect, it feels like she’s finally caught a break. Their relationship moves quickly, but not so fast that it feels unrealistic. In fact, that’s part of what makes this book work: everything feelsplausible. But then women in the city start disappearing. And suddenly, the question isn’t whether Sydney has found the right guy, it’s whether she’s made a catastrophic mistake.
There are thrillers that make you look over your shoulder, and then there’s what John Marrs does in Keep It in the Family, where every horror, every secret, and every warped loyalty makes you question humanity itself. This isn’t just a domestic mystery about a creepy house, it’s a tangled, unhinged psychological exploration of family, identity, trauma, and the lengths people go to protect, or destroy, those they love. From the first unnerving scrawl scratched into a floorboard to the final bone-chilling twist, Keep It in the Family is Marrs at his darkest, most disturbing, and most emotionally jarring.
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