Book Review: Homeschooled: A Memoir by Stefan Merrill Block-Memoir

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Below is my book review of Homeschooled: A Memoir by Stefan Merrill Block.

Title: Homeschooled

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Genre: Memoir

Author: Stefan Merrill Block

Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Publication Date: January 06, 2026

Language: English

Paperback: 288 Pages

Meet the Author: Stefan Merrill Block

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Book Description

A heartbreaking, empowering, and often hilarious debut memoir about a mother’s all-consuming love, a son’s perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door, and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him.

Stefan Merrill Block was nine when his mother pulled him from school, certain that his teachers were “stifling his creativity.” Hungry for more time with her boy, who was growing up too quickly, she began to instruct Stefan in the family’s living room. Beyond his formal lessons in math, however, Stefan was largely left to his own devices and his mother’s erratic whims, such as her project to recapture her twelve-year-old son's early years by bleaching his hair and putting him on a crawling regimen.

Years before homeschooling would become a massive nationwide movement, at a time when it had just become legal in his home state of Texas, Stefan vanished into that unseen space and into his mother’s increasingly eccentric theories and projects. But when, after five years away from the outside world, Stefan reentered the public school system in Plano as a freshman, he was in for a jarring awakening.

At once a novelistic portrait of mother and son, and an illuminating window into an overlooked corner of the American education system, Homeschooled is a moving, funny, and ultimately inspiring story of a son’s battle for a life of his own choosing, and the wages of a mother’s insatiable love.

My Thoughts

Every now and then, I come across a memoir that, more than the story itself, what fascinates me is the writing, the way the story is written. It is like this unique voice that makes you feel different while reading, in a good way. That was the case for me with Homeschooled.

Don't get me wrong, the story is very important and relevant, an important subject to be talked about, specially when you can hear from someone who actually went through Homeschooling, in this case, Stefan, sharing his story, his experiences, which for someone like me, who was never homeschooled, can be a very eye-opening account on the realities for kids who go through it and the long lasting consequences and impact. of it. 

I truly appreciate Stefan for sharing his story. 

Thank you, Hanover Square Press and NetGalley, for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Wendy

Book Review: The Fair Weather Friend: A Novel by Jessie Garcia- Suspense Thriller

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My book review of: The Fair Weather Friend: A Novel by Jessie Garcia.

Title: The Fair Weather Friend: A Novel

Rating:  4/5 Stars

Genre: Suspense Thriller

Author: Jessie Garcia

Publisher: St.Martin's Press

Publication Date: January 20, 2026

Language: English

Hardcover: 320 pages
Meet the Author: Jessie Garcia
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Book Description

The next gripping domestic suspense novel from Jessie Garcia.

It's always sunny in Detroit for Faith Richards. The popular TV meteorologist, endearingly referred to as "The Fair Weather Friend" by her viewers, has the world by the tail. But one night, Faith leaves work on a dinner break and never returns. Her body is found the next morning.

The town is reeling, suspects emerge, and long-buried secrets are uncovered. While her allies rally, her list of adversaries also grows. Little does anyone know that only the deepest secrets will expose the truth.

In this riveting thriller from the author of THE BUSINESS TRIP, Jessie Garcia's signature multi-POV, rapid-fire style will propel you into the heart of a mystery no one could have forecasted.

My Thoughts

I read The Business Trip last year and loved it. And The Fair Weather Friend didn't disappoint.

Fast-paced, well-written, with suspense and characters. Kept me engaged, hard to put down. 

Thank you, St. Martin's and Netgalley, for the free ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wendy  

Book Review: The Storm: A Novel by Rachel Hawkins- Psychological Thriller

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My book review of: The Storm: A Novel by Rachel Hawkins.

Title: The Storm: A Novel

Rating:  5/5 Stars

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Author: Rachel Hawkins

Publisher: St.Martin's Press

Publication Date: January 06, 2026

Language: English

Hardcover: 288 pages
Meet the Author: Rachel Hawkins
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Book Description

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is back with a thrilling new gothic suspense set in a Gulf Coast beach motel where hurricane season can be murder.

St. Medard’s Bay, Alabama, is famous for three things: the deadly hurricanes that regularly sweep into town, the Rosalie Inn, a century-old hotel that’s survived every one of those storms, and Lo Bailey, the local girl infamously accused of the murder of her lover, political scion Landon Fitzroy, during Hurricane Marie in 1984.

When Geneva Corliss, the current owner of the Rosalie Inn, hears a writer is coming to town to research the crime that put St. Medard’s Bay on the map, she’s less interested in solving a whodunnit than in how a successful actual crime book might help the struggling inn’s bottom line. But to her surprise, August Fletcher doesn’t come to St. Medard’s Bay alone. With him is none other than Lo Bailey herself. Lo says she’s returned to her hometown to clear her name once and for all, but the closer Geneva gets to both Lo and August, the more she wonders if Lo is actually back to settle old scores.

As the summer heats up and another monster storm begins twisting its way towards St. Medard’s Bay, Geneva learns that some people can be just as destructive―and as deadly―as any hurricane, and that the truth of what happened to Landon Fitzroy may not be the only secret Lo is keeping…

My Thoughts

My new favorite of Rachel Hawkins. It was so engaging and hard to put down. Unlike many thrillers I have read, I liked all the characters and thought they served the story well. 

I also loved the setting and, honestly, kept wanting to go to St. Medard's Bay; everything revolving around past and current storms was fascinating. 

I recommend The Storm 100%.

Thank you, St. Martin's and Netgalley, for the free ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wendy  

Book Review: The Correspondent: A Novel by Virginia Evans-Women's Fiction

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Below is my book review of The Correspondent: A Novel by Virginia Evans.

Title: The Correspondent: A Novel

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Genre: Women's Fiction

Author: Virginia Evans

Publisher: Crown
Publication Date: April 29, 2025

Language: English

Hardcover: 304 Pages

Meet the Author: Virginia Evans

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Book Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Discover the word-of-mouth hit hailed by Ann Patchett as “A cause for celebration”—an intimate novel about the transformative power of the written word and the beauty of slowing down to reconnect with the people we love.

“The Correspondent is this year’s breakout novel no one saw coming.”—The Wall Street Journal

“I cried more than once as I witnessed this brilliant woman come to understand herself more deeply.”—Florence Knapp, author of The Names

LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE AND THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, The Washington Post, Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, She Reads

“Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle. . . . Isn’t there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one’s life is preserved in some way, that this very letter may one day mean something, even if it is a very small thing, to someone?”

Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime.

Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter.

Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has—a mother, grandmother, wife, divorcee, distinguished lawyer, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realizes that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness.

Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might be “a very small thing,” but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read.

My Thoughts

Definitely, one of the best books I've read this year. LOVED IT.

I almost didn't read it. First, I usually don't read fiction, unless it's a thriller, and second, I tend to stay away from books that become very overhyped or popular on social media; however, the reviews I saw of these books were coming from very professional and trusted book reviewers, so I decided to give it a try, and I am glad I did. Very similar to last year, when I decided to give The Women by Kristin Hannah a chance. 

I loved The Correspondent. I loved Sybil Van Antwerp. I loved the writing and, of course, the letter format. It kept me hooked from beginning to end, and I really appreciated the honesty, the realness, and the transparency of each character in the story. 

I 100% recommend this book and will definitely be in my mind for a long time.

Wendy

Book Review: Best Offer Wins: A Novel by Marisa Kashino- Mystery/Thriller

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My book review of Best Offer Wins: A Novel by Marisa Kashino.

Title: Best Offer Wins: A Novel

Rating:  5/5 Stars

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Author: Maris Kashino

Publisher: Celadon Books

Publication Date: November 25, 2025

Language: English

Hardcover: 288 pages
Meet the Author: Marisa Kashino
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Book Description

An insanely competitive housing market. A desperate buyer on the edge. In Marisa Kashino’s darkly humorous debut novel, Best Offer Wins, the white picket fence becomes the ultimate symbol of success―and obsession. How far would you go for the house of your dreams?

Eighteen months and 11 lost bidding wars into house-hunting in the overheated Washington, DC, suburbs, 37-year-old publicist Margo Miyake gets a tip about the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, slated to come up for sale in one month. Desperate to escape the cramped apartment she shares with her husband Ian ― and in turn, get their marriage, plan to have a baby, and whole life back on track ― Margo becomes obsessed with buying the house before it’s publicly listed and the masses descend (with unbeatable, all-cash offers in hand).

A little stalking? Harmless. A bit of trespassing? Necessary. As Margo infiltrates the homeowners’ lives, her tactics grow increasingly unhinged―but just when she thinks she’s won them over, she hits a snag in her plan. Undeterred, Margo will prove again and again that there’s no boundary she won’t cross to seize the dream life she’s been chasing. The most unsettling part? You’ll root for her, even as you gasp in disbelief.

Dark, biting, and laugh-out-loud funny, Best Offer Wins is a propulsive debut and a razor-sharp exploration of class, ambition, and the modern housing crisis.

My Thoughts

This was a very original and unique story. For a thriller, it checked all the boxes and was also funny.

Thank you, Celadon Books and Netgalley, for the free ARC Physical copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wendy  

Book Review: Such A Pretty Picture: A Memoir by Andrea Leeb-Memoir

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Below is my book review of Such A Pretty Picture: A Memoir by Andrea Leeb.

Title: Such A Pretty Picture

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Genre: Memoir

Author: Andrea Leeb

Publisher: She Writes Press
Publication Date: October 14, 2025

Language: English

Paperback: 280 Pages

Meet the Author: Andrea Leeb

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Book Description

For readers of I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy and The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, a candid and heart-wrenching memoir about child abuse, family secrets, and the healing that begins once the truth is revealed and the past is confronted.

Andrea is four and a half the first time her father, David, gives her a bath. Although she is young, she knows there is something strange about the way he is touching her. When her mother, Marlene, walks in to check on them, she howls and crumples to the floor—and when she opens her eyes, she is blind. Marlene’s hysterical blindness lasts for weeks, but her willful blindness lasts decades. The abuse continues, and Andrea spends a childhood living with a secret she can’t tell and a shame she is too afraid to name.

Despite it, she survives. She builds a life and tells herself she is fine. But at age thirty-three, an unwanted grope on a New York City subway triggers her past. Suddenly unable to remember how to forget, Andrea is forced to confront her past—and finally begin to heal.

This brave debut offers honest insight into a survivor’s journey. Readers will feel Andrea’s pain, her fear, and her shame—yet they will also feel her hope. And like Andrea, they will come to understand an important truth: though healing is complicated, it is possible to find joy and even grace in the wake of the most profound betrayals.

My Thoughts

TW: This book contains themes of sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, physical and psychological abuse, suicide, and alcoholism. 

This was such a heartbreaking story to read. I just wanted to grab Andrea out of the pages, give her a hug, and tell her how loved she is. She was craving so much love and forgiveness from her mother; it was just so painful and hard to read.

I was also furious at the parents, one for perpetrating the abuse and the other for choosing the abuser over her own daughter, time and time again. However, I think it was good that Andrea was able to have some sort of closure with her mother. 

It was very mind-blowing to hear a child admitting that at such a young age, they were thinking of dying, of being gone forever. Still, on the other hand, I can only imagine the level of stress and abuse and confusion the author was going through because of the abuse, that she could not see any other choice. 

I appreciated the author's honesty, vulnerability, and raw storytelling. 

Thank you, She Writes Press and NetGalley, for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Wendy

Book Review: The Eternal Forest: A Memoir of the Cuban Diaspora by Elena Sheppard-Memoir

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Below is my book review of The Eternal Forest: A Memoir of the Cuban Diaspora by Elena Sheppard.

Title: The Eternal Forest: A Memoir of the Cuban Diaspora

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Genre: Memoir

Author: Elena Sheppard

Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Date: September 30, 2025

Language: English

Hardcover: 288 Pages

Meet the Author: Elena Sheppard

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Book Description

"Spellbinding." ―Booklist, starred review • "A must-read." ―Library Journal

"Poetic." ―Emma Straub • "This is writing as spell-casting and archival longing." ―Leslie Jamison

A memoir of the Cuban diaspora that follows one family’s exile from the island, through a lyrical exploration of memory, cultural mythology, and the history of Cuban-American relations.

History is undeniably dominated by its men, but the stories Elena Sheppard was brought up on were almost always about Cuba’s women―everyday women, whose names would be forgotten and buried along with their bones unless someone took the effort to remember them.

Cifuentes, Cuba, in the 1950s was nearly idyllic―at least that’s how Elena’s grandparents, Rosita and Gustavo Delgado, remember the Eden they left. When Fidel Castro seized power in 1959, Gustavo was placed on a list of political undesirables, and by the end of 1960, the couple and their two daughters had fled to Florida, with nothing more than five dollars, and a suitcase each. The Delgados were certain they would return to Cifuentes within a few months, after Castro’s reign had run its course. But they never went back, and a piece of each of their identities became frozen in that moment.

In 1987, Elena was the first in Gustavo and Rosita’s family to be born in the United States, but through the memories that lived on in her grandmother’s mind, Cuba became the foundation of her childhood. Elena takes us inside these stories, and as we travel back and forth across the narrow Florida Straits that separate Miami and Havana, we also weave between past and present, to discover family secrets that are on the brink of being lost to time.

In lyrical yet unflinching prose, The Eternal Forest follows one family’s exile from their homeland and in so doing, it tells the larger political story of the Cuban Revolution and its diaspora. Through a spellbinding blend of cultural myth, historical texts, and personal narrative, The Eternal Forest seeks to understand the nature of inheritance, how trauma and memory are passed down through generations, and what it means to yearn for an island you can never fully know.

My Thoughts

Always interesting for me to read anything related to Cuba, especially when it is a memoir.

Reading about people's experiences, from exile, family history, going back to Cuba, the culture, family dynamics, relationships, and life in America, gives you a completely different view and understanding of what you may know or do you think you know about Cubans and Cuba in general.

I appreciate the author's descriptions, showing history and relationships. I appreciate the care and interest in telling the stories the right way. 

Thank you, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley, for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Wendy

Book Review: Loveable: A Memoir by Amber Rae-Memoir

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Below is my book review of Loveable: A Memoir by Amber Rae.

Title: Loveable

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Genre: Memoir

Author: Amber Rae

Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication Date: August 05, 2025

Language: English

Hardcover: 240 Pages

Meet the Author: Amber Rae

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Book Description

Good wives don’t fall in love with other men. That's what Amber Rae told herself when, in the midst of building a home with her husband in Mexico, she met the man she knew she was meant to spend the rest of her life with.

Maybe in another life, she thought. But the truth was, for years, she smiled and strived her way through a sexless and lonely marriage, never admitting her unhappiness to anyone―not even to herself. She thought that if she just tried harder, everything would fall into place. But as the voice inside her grew louder, she realized she had two choices: keep pretending everything’s fine and her needs don’t matter, or confront everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and her own limits.

LOVEABLE is a raw and intimate journey of a woman breaking free from the roles that confined her. This memoir isn't about trading one life or one man for another―it’s about the painful, beautiful process of coming home to oneself. And this isn't just Amber’s story―it's a rallying cry to stop being good so you can start being free.

My Thoughts

This was a very interesting story, and one that, in many ways, a lot of women can relate to.

I appreciated the honesty, the vulnerability, and the unfiltered tells. I always believe you not only have to be brave to share your personal story with the world, but also honest and unapologetic, and strong enough to take the criticism.

I think the author was all those things, and what I enjoyed the most was at the beginning of the book when she decided, despite everything, to give herself a chance of real love, and to do it afraid. 

Thank you, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley, for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Wendy

Book Review: Our Last Resort: A Novel by Clemence Michallon- Psychological Thriller

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My book review of Our Last Resort: A Novel by Clemence Michallon.

Title: Our Last Resort: A Novel

Rating:  5/5 Stars

Genre: Psychological Thriller

Author: Clemence Michallon

Publisher: Knopf

Publication Date: July 08, 2025

Language: English

Hardcover: 320 pages
Meet the Author: Clemence Michallon
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Book Description

From the bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant comes a propulsive new thriller: Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother escaped a cult. Now her brother is the prime suspect in a murder investigation—and it isn’t the first time.

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE SUMMER: The New York Times, USA Today, Oprah Daily, Boston Globe, Marie Claire, Crimereads, Apple Books, Goodreads, Brit + Co, She Reads

“Clémence Michallon is one of the most daring, exciting new voices in psychological suspense; she writes page turners with stunning and surprising depths.” – #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell

"Thought-provoking and shocking. A perfect summer read.”—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of She's Not Sorry

Innocence doesn't bail you out; it just makes you easier to trap.

Frida and Gabriel arrive seeking a fresh start at the stunning Ara Hotel in the secluded desert of Escalante, Utah. Once so close they were able to finish each other’s sentences, they’ve grown apart in recent years after a sudden, unspeakable tragedy. Now, at the luxe resort, they are ready to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise—until the dead body of a beautiful young woman who was vacationing at the Ara with her powerful, much older husband is discovered.

When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed. Frida’s belief in Gabriel’s innocence never wavered at the time, but now even she can’t ignore the evidence mounting against him.

Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and poses the question: how well do we ever really know those we love? Taut, gripping, and intense, Clémence Michallon’s latest suspense novel is a nail-biter until the last page, cementing her status as a major new talent in the genre.

My Thoughts

I loved The Quiet Tenant; it was my favorite book of the year. So when I saw that another book from this same author was going to be published, I was so excited, especially when I was given access to this free ARC copy.

I wont go on and on telling you how great this book is, how much I loved it. I will just say, do yourself a favor and read it. You won't regret it. Another masterpiece story. I love her writing and the 2 POV's, going back and forth between the past and the present. 

Thank you Knopf and Netgalley, for the free ARC copy, in exchange for an honest review.

Wendy  

Book Review: Scarred: A Memoir of a Childhood Stolen and a Life Reclaimed by Clark Fredericks-Memoir

Hello, dear Readers,

Below is my book review of Scarred: A Memoir of a Childhood Stolen and a Life Reclaimed by Clark Fredericks.

Title: Scarred: A Memoir of a Childhood Stolen and a Life Reclaimed.

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Genre: Memoir

Author: Clark Fredericks

Publisher: Atria Books
Publication Date: July 29, 2025

Language: English

Hardcover: 272 Pages

Meet the Author: Clark Fredericks

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Book Description

A memoir of trauma and transformation by a man who was haunted by childhood abuse but who fought his way back—a journey from vengeance and prison to freedom and redemption.

For a boy growing up in the 1970s, rural northern New Jersey was a year-round playground, filled with secret fishing holes, enchanted woods, and private trails to explore with friends. But this childhood idyll was snatched from Clark Fredericks by a man he regarded as a local hero: Dennis Pegg, the town’s Boy Scout leader, a law enforcement officer with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Department, and, as Fredericks would discover, a serial predator.

Through his teenage years and young adulthood, Fredericks kept silent about the horrific abuse he experienced, turning to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and sex addiction to numb the memory. For decades, he remained tormented by shame, unable to share the secrets that were eating away at his psyche—until he violently confronted his abuser.

At once heartbreaking and uplifting, Scarred is the story of a man who overcame the destructive aftereffects of violence and abuse that nearly destroyed him. Now an advocate for victims and a prominent voice in support of child abuse law reform, Fredericks powerfully illustrates the healing power of love and trust.

My Thoughts

This was one book that gave me all the feelings. I was heartbroken, furious, relieved, happy, sad, excited.

It is just mind-blowing when a book can make you feel all those things. The story is not a happy one at the beginning but turns out a very inspiring one at the end, one success story to be celebrated. I just love and appreciate when authors are so honest, raw and vulnerable. It makes us see that every bad situation can be turn out in a good one if we are willing to change.

In the case of Clark Fredericks, an early life of sexual abuse, then drugs, alcohol abuse, gambling, and then murder, the ultimate sin, how he overcame all those situations, with the help of other people and how now he helps others. Truly and unbelievable story with an inspiring and healing message of hope for others.

Thank you, Atria Books and NetGalley, for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Wendy

Book Review: Don't Let Him In: A Novel by Lisa Jewell- Suspense Thriller

Hello, dear Readers,

My book review of Don't Let Him In: A Novel by Lisa Jewell.

Title: Don't Let Him In: A Novel

Rating:  4/5 Stars

Genre: Suspense Thriller

Author: Lisa Jewell

Publisher: Atria Books

Publication Date: June 24, 2025

Language: English

Hardcover: 368 pages
Meet the Author: Lisa Jewell
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Book Description

A MOST ANTICIPATED SUMMER READ from People, USA TODAY, theSkimm, E! News, Forbes, New York Post, CrimeReads, and many more!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell, three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller.

He’s the perfect man. It’s a perfect lie.

Nina Swann is intrigued when she received a condolence card from Nick Radcliffe, an old friend of her late husband, who is looking to connect after her husband’s unexpected death. Nick is a man of substance and good taste. He has a smile that could melt the coldest heart and a knack for putting others at ease. But to Nina’s adult daughter, Ash, Nick seems too slick, too polished, too good to be true. Without telling her mother, Ash begins digging into Nick’s past. What she finds is more than unsettling…

Martha is a florist living in a neighboring town with her infant daughter and her devoted husband, Alistair. But lately, Alistair has been traveling more and more frequently for work, disappearing for days at a time. When Martha questions him about his frequent absences, he always has a legitimate explanation, but Martha can’t share the feeling that something isn’t right.

Nina, Martha, and Ash are on a collision course with a shocking truth that is far darker than anyone could have imagined. And all three are about to wish they had heeded the same warning: Don’t let him in. But the past won’t stay buried forever.

My Thoughts

I love Lisa Jewell and will read everything she writes; however, this book in particular was not as awesome as her other books. 

Mainly, for me, because I felt like a lot of the story was not necessary. It felt never-ending at times. It took me a lot to start getting into the story, but once I did, it got a little better. Slow-paced and different from other stories, the different time lines made it really hard to get through it. Like I said, I love her books and will continue reading, I just didn't love this one that much. 

Thank you, Atria Books and Netgalley, for the Free Advanced Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wendy