Hidden Love is like a prequel prequel to the Hidden Justice series by Cara Putman. It’s a novella I literally listened to in an afternoon and carries all the hallmarks of a novella that drive me crazy, but keep me coming back, as so many authors do it right most of the time . . . Set in ...
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BOOK REVIEW: The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman
I discovered The Home for Unwanted Girls through the Book Girls Guide In Case You Missed It Challenge. Everything hit for me from the synopsis and the historical angle. I’m not even a cover person, but the cover was captivating as well. Literally everything hit for me before I started ...
BOOK REVIEW: Educated by Tara Westover
I’ve read a lot of memoirs (or listened mostly if I’m being honest) lately. Memoirs of religious fundamentalism, Holocaust survivors, even just crazy situations (looking at you Gypsy Rose). They don’t get easier to write reviews, unless I have a strong reaction to the words used, the ...
BOOK REVIEW: A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard
She was the perfect victim. Young (only 11), naive, and passive lending to insecure. Being the perfect victim allowed her to be held captive for 18 years. Allowed her to survive, and live, for 18 years. Being the perfect victim allowed so many people, community, and services ...
BOOK REVIEW: The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain
I am lacking in all the words, so I am going to tell you a fun story to try to make other words connect with my brain. Not too long ago, Draven randomly said, ‘We should read more Diane Chamberlain.’ We were first introduced to her early this year through The Book Girl's Guide. I was on board, ...