Desperation Road is a story of loss, grief, revenge, and redemption. It is easy to step into the shoes of any character within these pages, to see the story from their perspective and understand their motivations and feelings. Even the unlikable, rage-filled antagonist feels like a real person struggling against himself and his own past. The…
The Boatman’s Daughter
Every once in a while there is a novel that sticks with you long after you’ve turned the last page, closed the book, and placed it on the shelf. There are characters that reach inside of you, to your deepest self, and pull on the strings found hidden there. There are stories that are so…
Things in Jars
After reading the brief description of Things in Jars, I really had no idea what I was getting myself into when I began. I can safely say that I was completely, supremely surprised in the best way possible. Jess Kidd has crafted something truly unique and special here. Things in Jars is so unlike anything I’ve read before….
Dark Matter
This is a hard review for me to write, because I’m so torn about my feelings for Dark Matter. There are several things I really liked about the book, and also several things that I really disliked. Part of me wonders if, due to the subject matter, I want to like this novel more than I actually do….
Blood of Elves
It’s always sad and slightly disheartening to re-read a book which you had previously loved and thought to be one of your favorites, only to discover that you aren’t sure why you loved it in the first place. This is the case for me with Blood of Elves. That’s not to say that there isn’t anything good about…
UNSUB
UNSUB tracks Caitlin Hendrix as she becomes a Detective in order to hunt down the Prophet, a serial killer who has resurfaced for the first time in two decades. I went into UNSUB relatively blind, not knowing much about the book itself nor about Meg Gardiner. I have recently discovered a morbid fascination with dark, gritty crime stories…
Sword of Destiny
Sword of Destiny follows the format of The Last Wish, detailing Geralt’s experiences and interactions with Dandelion, Yennefer, and, more importantly, Ciri. I will start off by saying that I really enjoyed the first story, The Bounds of Reason. I thought that the plot was very interesting, and never expected Borch to actually be a golden dragon. There…
The Better Liar
The Better Liar began with great promise, offering a plot about two women concocting a twisted plan to receive inheritance money. A dead sister, and a lie that could destroy both of their lives if discovered. I went into this novel expecting a great psychological thriller with surprising twists and turns and, unfortunately, that’s just not…
Fight Club
Fight Club is one of those rare novels that sticks with you. And sticks with you. And sticks with you. You see a man walking the sidewalk, phone against his ear and Rolex on his wrist and you wonder, ‘Is he happy in his completeness?’ Fight Club transcends being a book and becomes a filter through which…
In the Valley of the Sun
In the Valley of the Sun is a breath of fresh air in the stagnant horror genre. Rather than rely on cheap scares and cliche monsters, Andy Davidson carefully crafts a disturbing and atmospheric story that puts a unique spin on an old archetype. I think my favorite aspect of In the Valley of the Sun is the…
The Last Wish
My journey with The Witcher began many years ago. I read The Last Wish after having finished the first video game, and I loved it. With The Witcher premiering on Netflix, I decided to read through the series again and reacquaint myself with it. I can honestly say that I loved this novel just as much the second time around as…
Nemesis Games
I was enthusiastic to begin reading Nemesis Games when I saw that each chapter was about a member of the Rocinante crew. This was so refreshing after the past two novels that featured boring, pointless characters. I was excited to learn more about Naomi and Alex and, especially, Amos. And, for part of Nemesis Games, that’s what I got. I…
Quite Literary 