Robyn and Cat are hosting their sibling dinner party. In attendance is Robyn’s brother Michael and his new girlfriend Liv, a psychiatrist specialized in false memories. Cat’s brother Nate brings his new French girlfriend Claudette. Willa, Robyn’s high school friend, with her fiancé Jamie, is also present. As the night progresses, it’s obvious that Willa…
Tag: debut
Middletide
There is something about atmospheric mysteries set in the Pacific Northwest that just draws me in. I’ve always wanted to live in this area so maybe this is just me living out that dream. Middletide, Sarah Crouch’s debut, follows the investigation into the death of the towns local doctor. All signs point to suicide, that…
The Ministry of Time
Unpopular opinion alert: I don’t understand the hype around this book. Having nothing to do with the Spanish series of the same name (the title and time travel are literally the only similarities) the genre mash-up of time-travel, historical fiction, and romance is unique to say the least. Set in almost present-day Britian, the Ministry…
The Expectant Detectives
Alice and her partner Joe are expecting! Having just moved to the sleepy village of Penton, renting a house sight unseen that is barely habitual, the two are barely ready to dive into parenthood. In an effort to get their life together, the two sign up for a prenatal class. But when a man is…
Shark Heart
What a weird and absolutely lovely story. Based on the description alone, I had my doubts I would enjoy this book. But a few other readers I trust said they loved this story, so I decided to give it a chance. Shark Heart follows Lewis and his wife, Wren, as they navigate Lewis’ transformation into…
Super Bloom
Three years after the accidental death of her boyfriend, Joan Johnston is still grieving. Stuck working as a massage therapist at a luxury spa in Vermont, she’s certainly not thriving. When she meets bestselling romance author Carmen Bronze, she’s offered a way out of her debt and a way to save her job. All she…
The Night Flowers
In 1983, 3 bodies were discovered in barrels by two hikers in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest. Having been there a while, the police were never able to identify who the women and 2 children were. Almost 30 years after their discovery, two women from across the country, with two very different lives and for…
Shadows of Pecan Hollow
As a good Texas girl, I love books set in Texas! I’m so happy one of my favorite debut reads this year happened to be set in Texas! Shadows of Pecan Hollow is set in 1970-90s Texas, and is a wonderful story about a fierce woman and the partner-in-crime she can’t escape. This historical fiction/…
Small Game
The show is called Civilization. The contestants are tasked with not just surviving but also with creating a new Civilization. The six contestants must forgo all comforts and find a way to live on their own with nothing but the clothes on their back and what the forest can provide. If they can hack it…
The Fortunes of Jaded Women
Do you like messy family dramas? If so than you will absolutely love The Fortunes of Jaded Women. This book was everything I expected and nothing like I expected at the same time! The Fortunes of Jaded Women is the story of 3 generations of Duong women, who have been cursed since their great, great…