The Incendiaries, by R.O. Kwon, review
The Incendiaries, by R.O. Kwon, literary
Summary: Will pretends to be a wealthy college student at an elite university, hiding his […]
February 2019
Top 5 Books to Protect You from Dangerous People
I’m not sure it’s normal, but I spend a lot of time thinking about criminals. As I’m sure most crime/mystery writers do, I read a lot of crime fiction (and mysteries, suspense, thrillers, etc.). Very […]
The Wild Dead, by Carrie Vaughn, book review
Review of The WIld Dead by Carrie Vaughn. In this dystopian novel, a slow pace and some predictable plot twists weaken an otherwise strong novel. Terrific characterization, great world-building, and a strong ending make this an enjoyable read, though. 3 stars.
Dead Girls, by Alice Bolin, book review
Review of Alice Bolin's essay collection Dead Girls. A mixed bag, with some strong critiques of American obsession with dead females and our roles as consumer and creator of these narratives. 3 1/2 stars.
Frieda Klein series, by Nicci French, book review
the Frieda Klein series, by Nicci French, suspense
The Frieda Klein series includes the titles […]
The Wife, by Alafair Burke, book review
An exceptional novel. The Wife by Alafair Burke hits all the right notes: strong, culturally relevant premise; an unreliable narrator; great plot twists. A novel that is as enjoyable to read as it is thought-provoking. 5 stars.
January 2019
The Rōnin’s Mistress by Laura Joh Rowland, book review
The Ronin's Mistress by Laura Joh Rowland. Excellent characters, exciting plot, and well-written historical setting make this a good addition to the Sano Ichiro detective series. But the outlook on life feels bleak and hopeless. 4 stars.