Excellent psychological thriller! I can't summarize the book for you because so much of what happens isn't real....or is it? Even at the very end the reader is not sure. I listened to this book on tape, and if I was rating the tape I would give it only 4 stars because the way reader speaks the Negro parts was offensive to me. But overlooking that the story is terrific. So READ, don't listen to, this book!

The story of Eliza and her brave heart to

This the 4th in a series of murder/mystery books featuring the ex-Chicago PD officer turned PI Cassandra Raines. This time Cass is trying to locate a runaway teen from a foster home in the middle of a Chicago winter. As with her other books, this kept me guessing, although I did guess who the “bad guys” were fairly quickly, it was not easy to figure out how she was going to solve the case. The main issue I had was the dialogue Cass had with teens in the book who were runaways. Cass was much too aggressive and too direct with teens who do not trust adults. Cass keeps saying “you can trust me” but that has not been the kids’ experiences with adults in their lives. The author needed to research that aspect of the book

This story follows Nubia, a superpowered teenager who has moved with her moms more times than she can count to keep her powers under wraps. Nubia faces challenges that, despite her powers, are chillingly representative of real world events including police brutality, school shootings, and sexual harassment. I wasn't a fan of the artwork at first, but by the end of the book it had grown on me; some of the panels were absolutely terrifying. Great addition to the DC universe.

This was a hard book to read. It depicts how extreme bullying, verging on criminal, affects those who don't fight back or choose not to. Kawakami's style is beautifully spare, and I understand her intent with debating the philosophical sides of turning the other cheek or not, but I couldn't help but reach a level of frustration in that I was constantly wondering, "Where are the adults in this story??" I was intrigued enough with her style that I intend to check out her debut novel, "Breasts and Eggs."

This is a fast-paced and fun read, an adventure story about treasure hunt in and around the city of Boston with clues based on Edgar Allen Poe elaborately set up by a dying billionaire. Tuesday Mooney is a loner with a ghost haunting her from her past who is drawn into this hunt along with a handsome mysterious heir to a fortune, a teenage neighbor whose mother recently died, and a karaoke/drinking buddy unsure of his real place in this world. Character development is excellent and I came to care about all of these folks. While piecing together the fabulous clues and the underlying mysteries the characters {and hopefully too the readers} learn who and what is really important in life.

What a follow up. We waited 4 years for this sequel to Carry On to come out and it was so worth it. A fun road trip across half of America (at least until the plot catches up to them). A+ character development in this post-chosen one era story.

A really unique story told with no shortage of comedy, wit and sarcasm! I loved how this story undercut the patriarchy and misogyny of the Victorian era while still allowing its characters to be unapologetically feminine. (Of course there's a little romance in there as well!) I had no clue what I was getting myself into with this book, but I'm so very glad I picked it up!

4.5 stars!! A slow burn romance but homes focused a lot on character development and I loved watching Jasmine grow and try and become a better person. A solid read and I cant wait to read more by MZ.

A look into the 1960s sterilization program in North Carolina. Jane is a social worker who becomes too involved with the Hart family, one of her cases. She questions sterilizing two of the girls in the family without their knowledge. Brought forth is also the feelings at the time towards women working and birth control. An eye opening book.