Book of Night by Holly Black
A serviceable fantasy story but a confusing magic system and convoluted plot. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
The Muse by Jessie Burton
Dreamy dual timeline mystery that explores creativity, inspiration and ownership of art. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Newsletter #3: Birthdays, Books and Star Trek (Issue 3, May 2023)
The long delayed Newsletter #3 for May 2023 is up on Substack!
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
Brilliant use of time travel as a literary device to explore the brutality of the antebellum Maryland. A true classic! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
10 Mini Book Reviews (2023 #1)
📚 Rounding up my first 10 Mini Book Reviews (and 5 Full Reviews!) for fiction in 2023! I had quite a bad run of disappointments, but also a couple of nice surprises.
The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
Sharpe observations on everyday interactions, tightly woven plot but the central mystery is a little anti-climatic. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Strange the Dreamer (Books 1 & 2) by Laini Taylor
A beautifully written two part fantasy series set in an original world with complex conflicts. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Reasons Why I Should Get Up & Do Some Exercise
Science based reasons for why I need to restart my exercise routines! 🏋️
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
A well plotted mystery packed with sharp observations on family dynamics and life's many little disappointments. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Why would someone key my car?
My car was keyed while on my drive this weekend, and now I'm processing feeling disturbed and anxious about it.