The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak is a magnificent story about love, loss, identity, and nature. Set in 1974 Cyprus, the country is in turmoil between
Author Archives: Jasmine Marchand
These Silent Woods
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant is a suspenseful and atmospheric novel about a father and daughter who live in complete isolation in the Appalachia
Trashlands by Alison Stine
Trashlands by Alison Stine is a quiet but impactful read. It presents a look at what our world may end up like if we don’t start caring for our planet..
The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl
This modern-day reimagining of classic fairytales was such a delight to read. The Grimrose Girls is about a group of friends who try to solve the death of…
The Last Time She Died by Zöe Sharp
The Last Time She Died by Zöe Sharp is a good start to a new suspenseful thriller series. In the town of Derbyshire, Blake Claremont disappeared ten years ago.
Oh William by Elizabeth Strout
Oh William by Elizabeth Strout is a short novel that packs a big punch. In this third novel, we follow Lucy Barton, later in her life, as she reflects on
The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller
The Brightest Star in Paris is a magical love story. It’s 1878, and Amelie St. James is the prima ballerina at the Paris Opera Ballet…
The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker
The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker is a YA fantasy novel inspired by Japanese folklore that hooked me from the very first page.
Review: The Weekend Escape by Rakie Bennett
A weekend escape on a secluded island. What could go wrong?
A group of six friends who haven’t been close since school decide to go on a weekend trip to a remote island. They have the whole weekend planned with climbing, coasteering, and other outdoorsy activities. But since this is a thriller, their plans go up in flames almost as soon as they arrive.
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
The Death of Jane Lawrence both delighted and terrified me, in equal measure. A marriage of convenience trope? An old, crumbling and isolated manor? Yes, please.