Book Review: The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

Rating: 8.5/10 Honestly, this book was rather intense. I was shocked by the ending. Lucy Foley manages a rather brilliant exploration of human nature. Rather than being shockingly gory, or unrealistically moralistic, she manages a striking realism, in which people are not perfect, and no one is completely innocent. Her multi-faceted characters interact in complexContinue reading “Book Review: The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley”

Book Review: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character: Hannah This book was pretty incredible. The story is from five different perspectives, all of whom are keeping secrets. The characters all share very complicated relationships as well as lush, painful backstories which are revealed piece by piece. No one character knows the full story, and you, as the reader, areContinue reading “Book Review: The Guest List by Lucy Foley”

Book Review: One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character: Bronwyn Normally, I’m not a huge fan of murder mysteries. I’ll be honest; they give me nightmares. However, I fell in love with this book. It is utterly addicting; once you start reading you just can’t stop. The story begins when five very different students end up in detention together, eachContinue reading “Book Review: One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus”