Simple Book Reviews

I tore through The Housemaid’s Secret in two sittings and still found time to side-eye every locked door in my flat. What it’s about: Millie returns, trying to keep her life on track with a new housekeeping job in a glossy Manhattan apartment. The wife never leaves the guest room. The husband is charm on […]

Eastern Shadows surprised me. It’s not the kind of thriller that races ahead with twists every other page, but it pulls you in with mood and detail. The setting is so well drawn it almost feels alive, and that gave the whole book a steady, atmospheric weight. The main character felt refreshingly real, uncertain, imperfect, […]

There’s something quietly haunting about this one. Eastern Shadows doesn’t yell for attention, it lures you in with a whisper. The writing is clean, the setting richly layered, and the sense of unease builds in slow, deliberate waves. This isn’t your typical missing-person thriller. Yes, there’s a disappearance. Yes, there are lies. But what really […]

Aria Aber’s debut novel Good Girl follows 19-year-old Berlin-born Nila Haddadi, the daughter of Afghan immigrants, who navigates the collision of heritage and freedom in an electrifying artistic subculture. As Nila chases photographic dreams and battles grief, she dives into a world of underground clubs, drugs, and a fraught romance with older American writer Marlowe. […]

This one’s a little different, and that’s exactly why it stuck with me. Just Love Her isn’t your typical linear story. It’s poetic, spiritual, and more like a heart-led reflection than a plot-heavy novel. The narrator speaks directly from the soul, touching on divine love, connection, and what it really means to feel. 📌 Spoiler-safe […]

I just finished The Neighbor: A Detective D. D. Warren Novel by Lisa Gardner, and wow, what a ride! This book had me hooked from the very first chapter. It starts with the sudden disappearance of Sandra Jones, a young mother who seemingly vanishes without a trace. Her husband, Jason, is secretive and uncooperative, their […]

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins is an engaging prequel to The Hunger Games, offering a fascinating look at Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th Hunger Games, the Second Quarter Quell. The story reveals a darker, more brutal side of the Games, showing the harsh realities Haymitch faced and the emotional toll it took on him. […]

Miss Mabel’s School for Girls is a delightful introduction to The Network series by Katie Cross. The story follows the determined and talented Daisy, who is sent to a mysterious school for girls with magical abilities. At Miss Mabel’s, Daisy learns to hone her powers while navigating friendships, rivalries, and hidden secrets that could change […]

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is a delightful rom-com that combines humor, heart, and a gorgeous setting. Olive and Ethan, two people who can’t stand each other, are forced to take a honeymoon trip together after the rest of Olive’s family gets food poisoning. The catch? They’re stuck on the trip of a lifetime to Hawaii, […]

Hideaway follows Rowan and Maisy, two siblings trapped under the control of their manipulative mother, Gloria. When Rowan escapes, he seeks refuge with a stranger, but soon discovers that his new “safe place” isn’t as secure as he thought. As Rowan navigates his escape, Gloria’s influence continues to haunt them both, and the story unravels layers […]

Nicole Lundrigan’s The Substitute is a slow-burning psychological thriller that creeps under your skin and stays there. It’s dark, unsettling, and deeply psychological, focusing on the twisted relationship between a mother and her son. The story follows Warren Botts, a socially awkward substitute teacher who finds himself entangled in a nightmare when a student of his, […]

I just finished Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell, and I couldn’t put it down. This psychological thriller grabs you right from the start and doesn’t let go. The story follows Owen, a lonely schoolteacher with a shady past; Saffyre, a troubled young woman who becomes obsessed with Owen; and Cate, Owen’s sister-in-law, who starts to think […]

Kristen Arnett’s Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One is a darkly funny and surprisingly emotional journey of self-reinvention. The story follows Cherry Hendricks, a down-on-her-luck clown in Orlando who’s struggling to make ends meet. She’s a mess, caught between self-sabotage and a desperate need for change. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets […]

Bitten by Kelley Armstrong is an exciting and fast-paced novel that introduces readers to Elena Michaels, the world’s only female werewolf. Elena struggles to maintain a normal life while being pulled back into the dangerous world of the supernatural, and the story balances action with emotional depth as she faces the challenges of both human and […]

Ralph’s Party by Lisa Jewell is an engaging and delightful debut that takes place in a quirky London apartment building. The novel centers around Ralph, a man who has been stuck in a routine and is secretly pining for his best friend, Jem, who happens to be dating someone else. His life gets even more […]

The Idiot by Elif Batuman is a wonderfully offbeat and darkly comic coming-of-age novel. It follows Selin, a Turkish-American student starting her first year at Harvard in the 1990s. As she navigates the awkwardness of college life, Batuman takes us inside her mind, where humor and confusion blend together seamlessly. The novel’s charm lies in its dry, […]