Nightwatching

by Tracy Sierra

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ 

Edge of your seat, pulse-pounding, nail-biting, anxiety-inducing page turner! This is not my typical genre, but it had me at the opening line. Tracy Sierra (who I can’t believe is a debut author) is brilliant at tapping into a mother’s worst nightmares and letting them pool like blood all over the pages of this riveting novel. I loved that it wasn’t just a nail-biting thriller, but also gives us a glimpse into the internal dialogue of so many women.  I would like to apologize to my family for shushing them all weekend while I read this.

    

Happiness Falls

by Angie Kim

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✰

Happiness Falls kept me on the edge of my seat! Not only was it exciting, mysterious, and full of twists, but it was also incredibly thought provoking on matter such as race, feminism, happiness, the rights of so called "non-verbal" individuals, and general philosophy. 

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group and #NetGalley for allowing me to read a pre-release of this novel. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.

   

Little Monsters

by Adrienne Brodeur

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✰

I loved reading Adrienne Brodeur's memoir, Wild Game, and was looking forward to this one. Little Monsters was also loaded with family drama and Brodeur's knack for being able to perfectly describe the natural settings of Cape Cod. It was thought-provoking, very readable and had a few little twists. I particularly enjoyed the fact that it was set in the very recent past with a few clever nods to the future.

Thank you to Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster and #NetGalley for allowing me to read a pre-release of this novel. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.

  

The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing

by Lara Love Hardin

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✰

This was a fascinating memoir about hitting rock bottom and fighting your way back to the top. Lara Love Hardin brings to light some of the major problems with the judicial system and highlights how challenging it can be for anyone to succeed after being incarcerated. I was pulled in from page one and found it fascinating to be a fly on the wall throughout her experiences. Her resiliency and determination against the odds are inspiring.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and #NetGalley for allowing me to read a pre-release of this novel. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.

 

Hello Stranger

by Katherine Center

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✰

Katherine Center has done it again! She never fails to deliver a laugh out loud funny, tear-jerking, banter-filled novel that I love every minute of. I also enjoyed learning about acquired apperceptive prosopagnosia (face-blindness and did lots of googling for even more information. Who knew that was a thing?! Read this if you enjoy smiling.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and #NetGalley for allowing me to read a pre-release of this novel. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.

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The Soulmate

by Sally Hepworth

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✰

I enjoyed this one even more than The Mother-in-Law (which I loved)! Gorgeous setting, unique POV, lovable characters and a story line that will keep you guessing.

In addition to receiving this as an ARC, I also had the immense pleasure of meeting Sally Hepworth in person at a book event on her pub-day. She is an absolute delight. I highly recommend seeing her in person if you ever have the opportunity. If not, follow her on Instagram - you won't be disappointed!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and #NetGalley for allowing me to read a pre-release of this novel. My reviews are voluntary and all opinions are my own.

 

Maame

by Jessica George

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✰

Fantastic debut novel. Maame is a coming-of-age story about Maddie who has spent her life taking care of her father and who struggles with finding out who she is when she is finally able to move out on her own. Maddie has a unique voice and I enjoyed delving into the Ghanaian culture.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this novel. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.