In speculative fiction (especially fantasy) there is a continuing theme of characters doing these great, impossible things whether it be saving the world or overthrowing a government. While I love these stories and hold them dear to my heart, I wonder why the plot of these books has to be so grandiose. Why can’t someone... Continue Reading →
The Preacher by Camilla Lackberg – Review
Published: February 7, 2012 Publisher: Free Press Genre: Mystery, Fiction Pages: 432 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: During an unusually hot July, detective Patrik Hedstrom and Erica Falck are enjoying a rare week at home together, nervous and excited about the imminent birth of their first baby. Across town, however, a six-year-old boy makes a... Continue Reading →
The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty – Review
Published: July 30, 2013 Publisher: Berkley Genre: Contemporary Fiction Pages: 396 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: At the heart of The Husband’s Secret is a letter that’s not meant to be read My darling Cecilia, if you’re reading this, then I’ve died... Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his... Continue Reading →
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