It was too contrived. What could have been a promising book fell flat both in character portrayal and in plot.
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Sisters of Shadow and Light
Sisters of Shadow and Light had potential, but failed to realize it.
Britt-Marie: Soccer coach curmudgeon
Britt-Marie is the latest literary curmudgeon, following after Ove and Eleanor Oliphant.
Alena by Rachel Pastan – A modern (and bad) retelling of Rebecca
This barely drudges up the suspense and primality of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.
Pride and Prejudice in the ‘hood
Pride is a fantastic modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a flirtation of characters who are richer, and those who are poorer.
Plaguewalker
Plaguewalker is an interesting exploration in prejudice and social ostracism based on superficial behaviors.
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus
This book is phenomenal. Not only does it provide pages of different emotional wounds and their elements, but it gives you psychological feel to all of them. I noted a number of wounds that I was already building up in a character I'm writing about, but this book has helped me think more deeply about … Continue reading The Emotional Wound Thesaurus
Proust was a Neuroscientist
I may never eat a madeleine without thinking of Proust and his contribution to our understanding of human memory.
31 Days of Spooky Reads: The Phantom Forest
I was in a fantasy reading slump for months - and The Phantom Forest pulled me out of it.
31 Days of Spooky Reads: The Woman in the Window
It did not disappoint.
