The Puzzle Master is a race against time. It has its fair share of dramatic moments, atmosphere, action, and even creepy dolls. After suffering a traumatic bra
Author Archives: Jasmine Marchand
The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe
The Blighted Stars is an action-packed, character-driven space opera that hooked me from the first page. Tarquin Mercator is the son of one of the most powerful
The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding
The Drowning Woman leans on the dramatic side but is still somewhat compelling despite its flaws. Lee Gulliver is newly homeless and never could
Cousins by Aurora Venturini
Cousins by Aurora Venturini is a strange and candid work of translated fiction. It follows a dysfunctional family of women in Argentina as they experience abu
The Guest by Emma Cline
Reading The Guest by Emma Cline had me questioning the main character’s every decision, and yet I was completely captivated. Alex is a twenty-two
Dances by Nicole Cuffy
Dances by Nicole Cuffy is heavy on ballet’s technical terms but is still a captivating debut. Cece Cordell has worked extremely hard to reach the New York City
The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis
The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis is a twisty and suspenseful novel set in the French countryside of Provence. Séraphine Demargelasse has invited her gran
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
I enjoyed Meet Me at the Lake, but it didn’t have the same appeal as Every Summer After. Fortunately, there is no cheating trope in sight. Fern Brookbanks
We Are a Haunting by Tyriek White
We Are a Haunting is a lyrical literary debut with a sprinkling of magical realism. It follows three generations of New Yorkers over thirty years. Grandma Au
Greek Lessons by Han Kang
I liked The Vegetarian when I read it years ago, so when I saw Han Kang’s latest offering, I snatched it up. Unfortunately, Greek Lessons went mostly over my