Deep exhale. Martha Hall Kelly’s first novel, Lilac Girls was really tough for me to rate on GoodReads. Mainly because I have very strong and conflicting feelings the way in which this story was told. Lilac Girls is based off a true story, the horrors that took place at Ravensbrück, and the ‘Rabbits’ that were experimented on. If this…
Overrated Reads
OVERRATED READS | VOLUME NO. 8
Alright ladies! I think I’m overdue for another round of Overrated Reads. First of all, I know what you’re thinking when you see that Underground Railroad made this list. I’m just as shocked and disappointed (it won ALL THE AWARDS! And it’s an Oprah pick! I know. I know). In fact, I’m so dispirited, that I’m…
Overrated Reads | Volume No. 7
I know that no two people read the same book. I’m sure a novel that I love and cherish is a novel that another person can’t seem to get through, and vice versa. Here, I’m targeting books that we’re given high praise and seriously pushed into the main stream as ‘must-reads.’ Don’t get me wrong,…
Did All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda Miss the Mark?
If you keep up with the best sellers list, you’ve definitely heard of All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda. And if you love a good murder porn book, I’m sure you put this on your Want-to-Read list immediately. Why? Because this particular story is written in a format that no other author has attempted…
Why I Didn’t Like Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
You all know my gripe with authors who have a smashing mega success with their first book, and then a total and utter flop with their second. I’m talking about Mary Kubica, Shari Lapena, Ruth Ware, and now I’m adding another author to this list — Paula Hawkins. Why does this keep happening? And why do…
Overrated Reads | Volume No. 6
I know no one reads the same book. With that said, at any given time, there are always a handful of newly released novels that sing praise holier than thou, and I’m here to put a stop to this madness. Today, I’m giving you my honest opinion on three books that I dub OVERRATED.