The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard
Read as part of cbr14bingo: gaslight. This book took place in gaslight era New York state. There's even a gaslight on the book cover! Most of the time, I ditch the vaunted 5th star from an otherwise excellent book due to the ending. I'm usually disappointed by endings and even if I try to be … [Read more]
Who Owns the Clouds? by Mario Brassard
I read the English version, of À qui appartiennent les nuages? by Mario Brassard and Gérard DuBois under the name Who Owns the Clouds? Which seems to fit the story look more than the French name. I mean, I love the French title (even though I cannot read it). It looks sexy and has a bit of a tone to … [Read more]
Poison Ivy: Thorns by Kody Keplinger
A few spoilers below: Poison Ivy: Thorns by Kody Keplinger is a solid story about a young girl coming of age and learning about pushing back. Pamela (Ivy to be) is abused in many ways: a classmate, her father, and even herself. The elements that make Pamela into Poison Ivy are actually logical … [Read more]
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
My sister is going through a difficult time, and because books always make me feel better, I went looking for a self-help book that I thought she would like. I stumbled across The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and mostly because of its catchy title, I decided to give it a whirl. I honestly didn't … [Read more]
Chick Magnet by Emma Barry
My heart. Emma Barry is so good. At its core, Chick Magnet is hurt/comfort. Nic and Will each start the book in a bad place and though they are in no condition to start a new relationship, they offer each other comfort and understanding. The deep emotion and drama of hurt/comfort is well balanced … [Read more]
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Re-read August 2022: why yes, despite the fact that I frequently call this one of my favorite books, I haven't re-read it ever. Don't get me wrong--I think I've read parts of it over and over (Miryem and the vaults of silver, in particular) but never the full book end to end. Let's call a spade a … [Read more]
