Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling
I have been working through the Harry Potter series via audiobook with my now nine-year-old son as he ages alongside the books. It's been a really gratifying experience as a Harry Potter fan, although I do take this moment, particularly during Pride Month, to acknowledge the abhorrent and hurtful, … [Read more]
The Test by Sylvain Neuvel
I remember during the height of the COVID pandemic, my intrepid state developed a humble little app. Queenslanders were asked to "check in" when visiting cafes, shops and other venues. The idea was simple: if an infected person had been at the same place and time, contact tracers could notify you … [Read more]
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Stella is woman in her 30s (?) with a good job, good money, good relationships with her parents, but horror of horrors she does not have a boyfriend or husband. When her mother suggests that she's ready for grandchildren, Stella feels the pressure of all of her failed romantic encounters dragging … [Read more]
The Dying Light by Ann Cleeves
Please note that I received this book via NetGalley. This did not impact my rating or review. The Dying Light continues to follow the Two Rivers series written by Ann Cleeves. In her newest, Cleeves has Detective Matthew Venn called in to investigate the death of a teenage girl, Lottie, in a … [Read more]
Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher
Trigger warning: Body horror Wolf Worm takes place in the U.S. in 1899. It follows Sonia Wilson, who is a scientific illustrator. She needs work and finally finds some with Dr. Halder who resides in a remote home in North Carolina. Sonia at first wonders if she will be able to do what Dr. Halder … [Read more]
The Dinner Party by Fredia McFadden
The Dinner Party is a Pick Your Poison Adventure book. You are broke and about to be kicked out of your apartment by your roommate. You get a choice of taking on a waitressing gig that your friend calls you about at a remote home in the mountains or trying to figure out something else for money. … [Read more]
