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TJR delivered another page turner that transported me back to the good ole days of 70s rock and roll. Daisy is a train wreck that you’re rooting for, Billy is the classic brooding musician, and the rest of the band- plus Camilla- all shine in their own right. While the premise, down to the very last page, is this epic love story/battle of the wills, I think the more meaningful story is the one that was emphasized in the background and the gift she gave them in the very end. That, in my opinion, is what earth shattering, mind altering, love is. The kind that never gives up. Good thing is there are a couple more books in the Reidverse, because I am definitely yelling for an encore!

We all know “that girl”, probably have some of her in ourselves, who’s self centered, unaware, over informed but under contextualized, and a little (or a lot) bit basic. This novel was like landing smack dab in the mind of that girl and her obsession with a serial killer spurring from a monotonous existence. Despite the FMC being pretty unlikable, by design is some regard, I blew through this read in 2 days. A little like a train wreck I couldn’t look away from but in a positive way. Tasha Coryell is witty, sardonic at times, and compelling in her writing. Even with the bits of predictability, I would recommend as a good junk food weekend read.

As a former true crime fanatic, it’s interesting to read a book written at the height of that era- alluding to be about a case that’s stayed in the headlines for all the wrong reasons- from the perspective of the survivors. It was challenging and triggering to read at times, such granular looks at the ramifications of violence and trauma, the struggle women have always had to be believed, and the heavy emphasis on sexual assault of all kinds. It is a discomfort that sits with me, not because of the heavy writing- Jessica Knoll delivers a page turner- but because we as a society are still obsessed with glorifying bad men. There will be the next Defendant, or ‘sexy’ felon who’s mugshot goes viral, who’s notoriety is at the expense of a woman’s health and safety, when we should be focusing on the strong women who have defied their odds- pushing back against their offenders- and made strong independent lives for themselves. The survivors are who deserve to be celebrated and highlighted, and Bright Young Women is an homage that does just that.

Longest 261 pages. I was expecting a gang of women causing chaos in the Wild West, and got a synopsis of that sort of idea. I was left wanting more the Kid, more heists, more Lark, more all girl group dynamics where someone of them moonlight as men/are intermingling, more just more. Outlawed has good bones but leaves me starving for detail like cowgirls in a long winter. 1.5 stars for the semi decent shoot out in the last dredges of this slog.

I’v had this book sitting on my shelf since 2017 and cannot believe it’s taken me this long to finally read it. What a beautiful story of deep love of all kinds, human flaws, and immense loss. TJR swept me away into the glamorous times of old, and had me falling in love with the characters- flaws and all- and their stories with each turn of the page. Taylor also beautifully describes what it feels like to be a woman in love with another woman, with the delicate passion and pure earnest need, and desire to just linger in each others presence. 1st 5 star read of 2025

How exciting to be back in the world of Matthew and Diana! While things have slowed down in some areas for the couple, it’s picked up excitement in others with their growing family. Insert a not so sleep New England backdrop, some family secrets, and magic- and it’s like picking right up where we left off with the De Clairmonts plus a new character or a few. This novel delves into motherhood, self love and acceptance, the bonds of family, and lots of magic. It sets the stage beautifully for the story of Higher Magic that’s yet to come!

Taking a step back in time, to when women’s rights were exactly where they are headed now, was a bit of a horror in of itself. Grady crafts another masterpiece in storytelling, giving power to the voiceless while embroiling you in the dark underbelly of women’s homes in the 70s. It’s gory, intense, and upsetting at points, but this story is one of female strength and determination- and of course witchcraft. Highly recommend

5th and final book in the series, and I am a little sad to see Thistle Grove go. Great representation, LGBTQ+ inclusive/forward, interesting storylines interwoven throughout the entire series, and great character development. I wasn’t disappointed with the big finale to conclude an exciting series!

Quick paced with lots of action, and some tragic losses that kept me on the edge of my seat. Some aspects were predictable, and the very ending- after so much action- didn’t fully land but overall enjoyed the read

Freida delivers with the 2nd and 3rd act twists and turns. Characters are a little one dimensional, but can’t complain as the quick paced storytelling made this read easy as gobbling up a bag of potato chips

Wanted more exploration and less romance. I was promised a hidden library and instead got a chump of a love interest.