Simple Book Reviews

A gripping and emotional courtroom drama, Next of Kin follows the harrowing case of an aunt who makes an unthinkable mistake, forgetting her three-year-old nephew in the car, leading to devastating consequences. This novel was our book club pick, and from the very first pages, I was hit with a wave of emotions. As a […]

A gripping, claustrophobic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world, The Drift by C.J. Tudor is an intense survival story that keeps you guessing until the very end. A deadly virus is threatening the population, and in the middle of a brutal snowstorm, three groups of strangers find themselves in terrifying situations. Hannah wakes up in the […]

Some books arrive in your life at just the right time, and for me, Mixed Signals was one of them. Layla Dupree is Lovelight Farms’ beloved baker, known for her delicious treats but not for her luck in love. After countless disappointments in the dating world, she starts to wonder if she’s simply destined to be […]

At 18, Maya was captivated by Frank, a mysterious young man working at her local library. She became so infatuated that she neglected her best friend Aubrey and even reconsidered going to college. But that same summer, Aubrey died under eerie circumstances, and Maya never fully recovered. Now, seven years later, Maya is struggling with […]

Camp Zero presents a chilling vision of a dystopian future where climate disaster has reshaped the world. While the wealthy live in floating cities, the rest of humanity struggles to survive in extreme heat waves and natural catastrophes. Against this backdrop, a diverse group of people find themselves at Camp Zero in the Canadian North—each with […]

Years ago, they were troubled kids at Savior House, a group home run by a sinister man and his equally shady son. Now, they’ve grown up to become a tech billionaire, a TV producer, a stepmother with unexpected skills, and a recently deceased judge. What they all share is a dark past, and the single […]

Romance, adventure, and self-discovery intertwine in Chantel Guertin’s heartwarming novel, Two for the Road. Gigi, a hopeless romantic, spends her days lost in love stories, whether in the books she sells at her shop or in the voice of her favorite audiobook narrator, Zane Wilkenson. When her friends surprise her with a London tour led […]

Hi, I’m your birthday twin! While celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at a local pub, Alix, a well-known podcaster, unexpectedly crosses paths with Josie, a reserved and mysterious woman. Despite their differences, their brief encounter takes a surprising turn when Josie reaches out days later with an intriguing proposition, she wants to be the subject of […]

Carola Lovering delivers a gripping exploration of toxic friendships in Bye, Baby. While I initially expected a fast-paced thriller, what I found was an emotionally complex story about jealousy, betrayal, and the intricate layers of female friendships. Told through dual points of view and shifting timelines, the novel paints a haunting picture of two women […]

Do you want to do something bad? Blythe, Gabrielle, Tucker, and Tanya have always shared a tight bond, until an incident drove a wedge between Blythe and Tucker, leading their parents to insist they stay apart. Tucker, the supposed “bad boy,” was always the one to watch out for. But when sweet, quiet Gabrielle is […]

In 1959, the town of Tambilla is shaken by an unspeakable tragedy – a family is found dead on Christmas Eve, leaving behind more questions than answers. Fast forward sixty years, journalist Jessica Turner receives an urgent call about her ailing grandmother, Nora, who practically raised her. While staying in the family home, Jessica stumbles […]