The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter (Quick Overview) “The Last Widow” by Karin Slaughter is a high-octane thriller that throws GBI agent Will Trent and Dr. Sara Linton into their most dangerous case yet. It begins with a shocking kidnapping: Sara Linton is abducted after a seemingly random car explosion. As Will Trent desperately hunts … Read more
Summary: The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor, published in 2018, is a chilling psychological thriller that weaves a dark tale of childhood games and buried secrets. Set in a small English town, it follows Eddie Adams, who, as a 12-year-old in 1986, gets tangled in a series of eerie … Read more
Summary: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, the epic 2010 opener of The Stormlight Archive, is a sprawling fantasy masterpiece that pulls you into the war-torn world of Roshar. This hefty tome—over 1,000 pages—follows three unforgettable characters: Kaladin, a disillusioned soldier turned slave; Shallan, a clever scholar … Read more
Book Review: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh Hey, check this out—I snatched The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh five days ago, and it’s been a heartfelt, flower-filled journey that I couldn’t pause, wrapping up around 9:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, after 4 days of pure immersion! This 2011 novel … Read more
Book Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid So, imagine this—I dove into Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and it’s like a tidal wave of drama that crashed over me! This 2021 read throws you into the Riva siblings’ world—Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit—where their legendary ‘80s Malibu party spirals into madness, peeling back … Read more
Book Review: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover I just finished Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, and it’s an emotional gut-punch that lingered with me after I put it down—think back to a quiet night around 8:50 PM on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. This 2022 book follows Kenna Rowan, a young mom fresh out … Read more
Book Review: The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo I just finished The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo, and it’s a heart-wrenching ride that stayed with me way past when I closed it—think back to a cozy night around 8:30 PM on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. This 2017 book follows Lucy and Gabe, two … Read more
Book Review: Normal People by Sally Rooney I just finished Normal People by Sally Rooney, and it’s a quiet storm that stuck with me long after I put it down—think back to a rainy night around 7:45 PM on Friday, October 12, 2018. This 2018 book follows Connell and Marianne, two Irish teens from different … Read more
Book Review: Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight I just finished Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight, and wow, it’s a wild ride that’s not for the faint-hearted. This 2020 dark romance throws you into the chaotic life of Roxy, a tough-as-nails woman who inherits a debt from her deadbeat dad, landing her in the … Read more
Book Review: Happily Never After by Lynn Painter I just finished Happily Never After by Lynn Painter, and it’s a total blast—funny, flirty, and packed with heart. This 2024 rom-com follows Sophie Steinbeck, who’s about to marry a jerk who’s been cheating on her, until a guy named Max Parks steps in to object at … Read more