Book #24 of 2024. I’m playing catch up from all the books I’ve read the past few months. Amid the long list of thrillers, this historical fiction book is in my top five of best books I’ve read this year. The characters were compelling, the setting was glamorous, and the story was important to tell.… Continue reading Fashion, Mystery, and Legacy: The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard Novel
Stacy Willingham is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I started this book today…and finished this book today. Willingham expertly wove the past and the present together in this page turner, telling a spine chilling story about fiercely primal maternal instinct, the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, and the things we do when we think the… Continue reading Book Review: All The Dangerous Things
Book #3 of 2024. My goal is to mix in more nonfiction this year, and this one has been on my TBR for a while. As a true crime buff, I’m familiar with the notoriety behind this case. However, Vincent Bugliosi’s book “Helter Skelter” is what you’re going to want to read if you’re looking… Continue reading Book Review: The Manson Women and Me
Book #2 of 2024 might end up being my favorite book of 2024. Easily the best historical fiction novel I’ve read since The Nightingale. This book made my heart ache and my mind daydream, all at once. As the haunting memories of WWII still linger in France, it tells the story of Jacqueline Bouvier’s adventures… Continue reading Book Review: Jacqueline in Paris
Locust Lane grasped my attention on the first page and didn’t let up until the end. The book does a wonderful job showing the relationship between parents and children, and the secrets they keep to protect each other. Stephen Amidon portrayed social classes through each of the families, as well as the challenges they face.… Continue reading Book Review: Locust Lane
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