Simple Book Reviews

A powerful and moving debut, Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall explores motherhood, choice, and resilience through the lens of history. Inspired by true events,…

Things We Do in the Dark has all the elements of a great thriller (multiple timelines, a true-crime podcast connection, and dark secrets), but it…

Brilliantly written and utterly engaging, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a novel that blends humor, feminism, and resilience into a powerful story. Set in…

A witty and heartfelt romance, Book Lovers by Emily Henry is a love letter to bookish people and the enemies-to-lovers trope. Nora is a sharp,…

Kisscut is an unflinching and disturbing thriller that pulls no punches. Sara, Jeffrey, and Lena are still reeling from their last case when a shocking…

Few authors hook readers as quickly as Karin Slaughter, and A Faint Cold Fear is no exception. Set several months after Kisscut, the story follows…

Karin Slaughter delivers another intense thriller with Indelible, a gripping installment in the Grant County series. The novel opens with a shocking hostage situation…

A raw and emotionally powerful novel, The Strangers by Katherena Vermette is a poignant exploration of generational trauma, identity, and survival. Told from multiple perspectives,…

A thought-provoking novel that explores Deaf culture, identity, and language, True Biz by Sara Novic is both educational and emotionally impactful. The story follows February,…

A fierce and empowering feminist thriller, The Change by Kirsten Miller is a genre-blending novel full of mystery, supernatural elements, and revenge. In the coastal…

A charming, modern rom-com with grumpy x sunshine vibes, Lease on Love by Falon Ballard is a fun and flirty read. Sadie’s life takes an…

Kate Quinn delivers another thrilling historical novel with The Huntress, a slow-burning but gripping tale of revenge, survival, and justice. The story follows Ian,…

A delightful and heartwarming small-town romance, Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison is the perfect holiday read. Stella Bloom has always dreamed of running a Christmas…

Beautifully written and deeply moving, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is a novel about love, ambition, and the power of creativity. The…

A History of Wild Places is an eerie and atmospheric novel about isolation, cult-like communities, and the dangers of blind faith. Years ago, children’s author…

A dark and emotional domestic thriller, Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier is a suspenseful story filled with secrets, betrayals, and heartbreak. Marin has everything, a…