Simple Book Reviews

I really enjoyed The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule. The way she combines her personal experience with Ted Bundy and her investigative research creates such a compelling, eerie narrative. What makes this book so unique is Rule’s close connection to Bundy; she knew him before his crimes were discovered. They even worked together at […]

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis is a chilling and satirical look at the emptiness of consumer-driven 1980s America. The novel follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy, privileged Manhattanite with a double life as a ruthless serial killer. Ellis’s portrayal of Bateman’s descent into madness is unsettling, filled with graphic violence and a cold, detached narrative that […]

November 9 is an emotional and unconventional romance that explores fate, timing, and second chances. Fallon and Ben meet by chance on November 9, just before she moves across the country. Drawn to each other, they agree to meet on the same date every year for the next five years, with no contact in between. As […]

A heartfelt second-chance romance, Twice in a Blue Moon explores love, betrayal, and redemption. Tate and Sam fell in love on a European vacation, but when Sam betrays her trust, their relationship is shattered. Fourteen years later, they cross paths again in Hollywood, forcing them to confront their past and the love they never forgot. While […]

A fun and flirty romance, The True Love Experiment is a lighthearted take on love, reality TV, and self-discovery. Felicity “Fizzy” Chen is a bestselling romance author who has never actually been in love. When documentary filmmaker Connor Prince casts her in a dating reality show, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn to him instead. While the […]

A thrilling mix of fantasy, romance, and action, Fourth Wing is an addicting read for fans of dragons and magical academies. Violet is thrust into the brutal world of the Dragon Rider quadrant despite her fragile nature. With ruthless competitors and a deadly training regimen, survival seems impossible—until she forms an unexpected connection with Xaden, the […]

Rock Paper Scissors is a psychological thriller filled with twists, tension, and a foreboding atmosphere. Adam and Amelia’s marriage is crumbling, and a weekend retreat to a secluded Scottish castle is meant to save it. But the trip quickly turns sinister as long-buried secrets come to light, and it becomes clear they are not alone. Alice […]

The Maid by Nita Prose is a charming and cozy mystery featuring an unforgettable protagonist. Molly Gray is a socially awkward yet lovable maid who works at an upscale hotel. When she discovers a wealthy guest dead in his suite, her unique way of seeing the world makes her the prime suspect. As she tries to clear […]

A chilling and insightful dive into the minds of serial killers, The Killer Across the Table by John E. Douglas is a must-read for true crime fans. John Douglas, a former FBI profiler and the inspiration behind Mindhunter, takes readers through his interviews with four infamous murderers. By analyzing their motives, behaviors, and psychological patterns, he […]

One True Loves is a heart-wrenching and beautifully written novel that explores love, loss, and self-discovery. Emma Blair thought she had the perfect life with her high school sweetheart, Jesse, until he goes missing in a tragic accident. Years later, she has rebuilt her life and found love again with Sam. But when Jesse is miraculously […]

A gripping psychological thriller, And Then You Were Gone by R.J. Jacobs delivers a fast-paced mystery with a unique protagonist. The story follows Emily Firestone, a woman managing bipolar disorder while navigating a relationship with her boyfriend, Paolo. When Paolo mysteriously disappears during a weekend getaway, Emily finds herself the prime suspect. With her mental health […]

A thought-provoking and deeply emotional young adult novel, That Night by Amy Giles focuses on the aftermath of a tragedy rather than the event itself. After surviving a school shooting, Jess and Lucas are left grappling with grief, survivor’s guilt, and the weight of moving forward. Rather than dwelling on the details of the attack, this […]

A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller, Final Girls by Riley Sager is a must-read for fans of horror-inspired mysteries. Quincy Carpenter is the sole survivor of a brutal massacre, earning her the label of a “Final Girl”—a term used to describe women who survive horror-movie-like killings. She has worked hard to move on, but when another […]

A deeply moving and emotional young adult novel, A List of Cages by Robin Roe explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the power of friendship. Adam and Julian were once foster brothers, but after years apart, they find themselves reunited in high school. Adam, a popular senior with ADHD, is assigned to help Julian, a quiet […]

A raw and emotional story of redemption, motherhood, and second chances, Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover tugs at the heartstrings. After serving time in prison, Kenna returns to the town where everything went wrong, hoping to reconnect with her young daughter. But the people in her daughter’s life, including the child’s guardians, refuse to forgive […]

A dark and thought-provoking psychological thriller, The Collective by Alison Gaylin explores the extremes of grief and revenge. Five years after losing her daughter to a privileged young man who escaped justice, Camille is drowning in anger and loss. When she stumbles upon an anonymous online group for grieving mothers, she finally finds a place where […]