Simple Book Reviews
Simple Book Reviews – The minimalist alternative: One-minute takes, zero spoilers
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Hideaway
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHideaway 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 […]

The Unhoneymooners
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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, […]

Miss Mabel’s School for Girls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMiss 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 […]

Sunrise On The Reaping
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSunrise 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. […]

The Neighbor: A Detective D. D. Warren Novel
Reading Time: < 1 minuteI 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 […]

Just Love Her by Raz Mihal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis 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 […]

In the Mirror – Review of Good Girl by Aria Aber
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAria 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. […]