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~BOOK REVIEW ~

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The Burning Chambers is a riveting piece of historical fiction! Set in France during the Inquisition, we meet a young woman, the man she falls for, and witness the destruction of society in the name of religion.

Excellently written and thoughtfully done, The Burning Chambers brings to light and forgotten event in time. A must read for historical fiction fans.

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Ms. Alger's second novel was a thrilling experience. A completely fresh take on the 'hunting down the serial killer' trope along with a strained father/daughter relationship that is very realistic. This story takes the thriller and puts it on it's edge with unimaginable twists and turns.

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The hype around this book is extraordinary and I expected an extraordinary read. I was completely disappointed in this book. The premise seems plausible, a private girls' school becomes the scene of an outbreak of unknown origin. Predictably, all hell breaks loose. Early on, the story drags without character development and no reason to empathize with them in their situation. Of course, there is a lesbianism trope, because would it be considered feminist if it didn't?

In the end, the cause of the outbreak, is as preposterous as the rest of the novel. It ends without an ending, honestly.

1 out of 5 stars. Do not recommend.

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Ms. Golding has written what is sure to be on the Books of 2019 lists. A modern day retelling of the Baby Swap fairy tale, Ms. Golding has written one of the most compelling version. Everyone around Lauren thinks she's sleep deprived and possibly mad. After a terrifying event in the maternity ward, she goes home with an unhelpful husband and the sense that she can't leave her newborn twins alone for a minute.

DS Harper has a hunch that Lauren isn't as mad as everyone thinks she is.

Add a creepy ex-girlfriend, and flirtatious reporter and a gruff supervising officer, Little Darlings has all the makings of a classic.

Great debut from an author I hope to read more from.

5 out of 5 stars. Highly recomended.