Imagine waking up alone on a spaceship, with no memory of who you are or why you’re there, only to realize the fate of humanity rests on your shoulders. In Project Hail Mary, bestselling author Andy Weir delivers a thrilling blend of science, survival, and emotional storytelling. Known for The Martian and Artemis, Weir raises…
Poppy and Alex, two characters from People We Meet on Vacation, share a bond that is difficult to describe—it’s magnetic yet subtle, a perfect blend of opposites. While Poppy is driven by wanderlust and a thirst for adventure, Alex is content in his quiet life, often found with a book in hand. Their story begins…
If you’re drawn to romance that crosses lines, explores spiritual struggle, and isn’t afraid of raw emotions, Sierra Simone’s Priest might just be your next unforgettable read. This book isn’t just about lust—it’s about loss, longing, and the blurred lines between faith and desire. Here’s my honest take on it. My Thoughts Reading Priest felt…
A Chilling Roadside Nightmare Reading No Exit during a stormy weekend felt like the perfect match — the icy weather, the quiet snow, and my cozy spot by the window mirrored the terrifying blizzard that traps Darby, a college student racing through the Rockies to reach her mother, who’s just been diagnosed with late-stage cancer….
A Darkly Comic Descent into Family and Fear Reading Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth felt like entering a world where trauma, love, and ghosts quietly simmer beneath the surface. Abby, the main character, is shaped by a painful childhood—one marked by a selfish mother, unstable boyfriends, and a deep longing for affection. But then she meets…
A Quiet Hit That Stays With You Reading Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica brought back memories of my experiences with her previous books, The Good Girl and Don’t You Cry, which were filled with twists, plausible outcomes, and shocking decisions. This psychological thriller is not just a story; it’s a nuanced exploration of decision-making,…
Paul Tremblay’s Horror Movie offers a peculiar yet refreshing take on the haunted film subgenre, Comparing Horror and Romance on the Big Screen, blending horror and drama in a way that feels both unsettling and deeply human. The story centers on an unfinished horror film from the summer of 1993, shot at a condemned school…
How ‘Hidden Pictures’ and ‘Black Cake’ Deliver Emotional Twists, Jason Rekulak crafts a supernatural thriller that feels both fresh and hauntingly familiar. The story grabs your attention with its relentless propulsiveness, refusing to let you put it down—a sentiment echoed in Stephen King’s glowing quote on the front cover: “I loved it… the surprises really…
In Falling, T.J. Newman crafts a sweat-inducing thriller that grabs your attention from the very first page. The story revolves around a pilot who faces an unimaginable dilemma: crash his plane with everyone on board or risk his family being murdered. From Falling into Chaos to Finding a Happy Place, this novel takes readers on…
Charmaine Wilkerson’s Black Cake feels like savoring a rich, deep dessert—each bite reveals something new, leaving you hungry for more. The story revolves around siblings Byron and Benny, who reunite after their mother, Eleanor, passes away. Estranged for years, they come together to uncover the secrets hidden in her inheritance: a literal black cake symbolizing…