A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Towles has this amazing gift for writing and weaving such intricate stories that have you enthralled and contemplating so many things.
Read MoreThe Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
This really gave a great glimpse into the lives of those who had to live through the war, while at home, with extremely low rations and the enemy side walking down their streets buying and eating all their food in front of them.
Read MoreUprooted by Naomi Novik
I was hooked on this book with the first couple pages, I just had to know what happened. It was a charming, exciting and very well-written book that I'd definitely recommend.
Read MoreHillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance did an amazing job of describing the Appalachian culture and a crisis that so few of us truly understand or have seen first hand. It was so eyeopening and heart-wrenching.
Read MoreMen Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit
Solnit copies her article in the first part of the book, but after that I didn't get much else out of these essays and just felt confused as to why I was even reading those topics. Overall, I would not suggest this book and especially not as a “best of feminism”.
Read MoreMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
This book is gut-wrenching and heart-wrenching on a completely new level. It deals with difficult subject matter and a hard truth, but it is a wonderful and moving story.
Read MoreThe Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo, Illustrated by Sara Kipin
Leigh Bardugo has written these dark and twisted “retellings" of some classic fairytales, while creating a few new fairytales. Although haunting, each of these short stories is stunningly written and kept me entertained on every page.
Read MoreBeneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan
Overall, a fresh new story on WWII, but it left much to be desired and won't be at the top of my recommendations for this important piece of history.
Read MoreThe Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden
Arden did it again and wrote yet another beautiful, magical and enchanting story set in medieval Russia. She perfectly mixes historical and magical, depicting the upheaval of the time, politics, invaders and a feudal system but also entwining fairy tales, spirits and creatures that haunt or protect this land.
Read MoreThe Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
I am beyond ecstatic that I happened across this book from a blogger and from their review decided to give it a try. The lyrical prose adds to this beautifully written story that enchanted and mesmerized me.
Read MoreVicious by V.E. Schwab
I definitely recommend this book to readers who enjoy a darker story, and characters who are twisted just enough. It was entertaining and compelling from the beginning to the end.
Read MoreYou by Caroline Kepnes
The premise of this book promises that you will be thrown into the crazy mind of the narrator that is stalking the girl he "loves".
Read MoreDark Places by Gillian Flynn
In the end, you'll be surprised and not surprised at the "truth". I know it doesn't make sense but it will once you read the book. And I definitely suggest reading this book!
Read MoreSharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
This book was a dark thriller, with Camille always at the edge of another mental breakdown, and her struggles. A fantastic read that I would certainly recommend. Flynn, you amaze me.
Read MoreBefore I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson
This book was so good and unputdownable (partly because I was a little scared to sleep after reading it...)
Read MoreDark Matter by Blake Crouch
I felt so small after reading this book and had a slight headache from trying to make sense of it all, but man, it was good.
Read MoreThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
This is one of my all-time favorite books. I liked the way this book was written with so many interwoven stories and characters that eventually comes full circle, it was a great plot line and interesting read.
Read MoreRebecca by Daphne du Maurier
I believe Rebecca is a very underrated book. This is a shame, as Rebecca is a beautifully written and creative story with great imagery and characters.
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