People tell you their darkest secrets and then regret it and then all they want to do is get away so they can pretend it never happened."Excerpt from: Jodi Taylor, Dark Light (Elizabeth Cage Book 2) Synopsis from Goodreads From the frying pan into the fire. Betrayed, terrified and alone, Elizabeth Cage has fled her… Continue reading Dark Light by Jodi Taylor Book Review
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Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan Book Review
When you care about other people, it takes the spotlight off your own drama.”Excerpt from: Holly Goldberg SloanCounting by 7s Synopsis from Goodreads Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone… Continue reading Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan Book Review
The Other Hand by Chris Cleave Book Review
“Death, of course, is a refuge. It's where you go when a new name, or a mask and cape, can no longer hide you from yourself. It's where you run to when none of the principalities of your conscience will grant you asylum.”Excerpt from: Chris Cleave, Little Bee Synopsis from Goodreads and Wikipedia: From the… Continue reading The Other Hand by Chris Cleave Book Review
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami Book Review
It's a terrible thing when a person dies, whatever the circumstances. A hole opens up in the world, and we need to pay the proper respects. If we don't, the hole will never be filled in again.”Excerpt from: Haruki Murakami1Q84 Synopsis from Goodreads: A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver’s enigmatic suggestion and… Continue reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami Book Review
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book Review
"“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”Excerpt from: Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Synopsis from Goodreads Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and… Continue reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book Review