My skepticism of the crime-books-narrated-by-teens subgenre met its match with THE PERFECT GIRL by Gilly Macmillan. This book moves seamlessly between a teenage perspective and an adult one, and completely drew me into its story of family dysfunction and buried secrets.
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Book Review: BLOOD WEDDING by Pierre Lemaitre
BLOOD WEDDING by Pierre Lemaitre is one of my favorite crime books of 2016—and possibly of all time, too. BLOOD WEDDING is an often-violent, always-gripping story that pits memory against truth, and asks both the reader and its protagonist to try to differentiate between the two.
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If You Like That, Read This: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Edition
It’s official: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN has taken the world by storm. Today I'll be breaking down the elements that have made this book so appealing to such a wide audience, and recommending your next read based on your favorite element.
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Book Review: THE GIRL BEFORE by Rena Olsen
This immersive, gripping psychological suspense novel tackles topics of abusive relationships and emotional trauma with compassion and skill. I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for an engaging crime book that will leave you thinking long after you've turned the last page.
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Book Review: DEAR MR. M by Herman Koch
Herman Koch will forever be one of my favorite authors, and DEAR MR. M proves to me that he is an adaptive, ever-evolving author fully deserving of loyal readers. When I’m looking for a book with a sharp eye for human failings and a sharp wit to match, I will always choose Herman Koch.
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