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The Guardians by John Grisham review is here, and I have to say WOW! Grisham did a phenomenal job on this crime-solving novel. The story follows Cullen Post. A lawyer, priest, and now ‘innocence lawyer.’ He works for the nonprofit Guardian Ministry based in Savannah, Georgia, dedicated to exonerating those in prison who have been wrongfully convicted of their crimes. The nonprofit is run by Vicki Gourley. Mazy Ruffin also works there as well as a newly freed inmate Francois Tatum, who Post got out of prison after serving fourteen years for a murder he didn’t commit. Together they are…

Red Hail by Jamie Killen is about Professor Colin Ayres. Colin has spent years researching the strange story of Galina, Arizona, a sleepy border town ripped apart by violence and paranoia after the outbreak of a mysterious illness in 1960. Colin is certain the Galina Incident was simply a case of mass hysteria. But when his partner, Alonzo, starts exhibiting strange symptoms, Colin is shocked to realize they are the same as those that emerged in Galina decades ago. As Alonzo’s condition worsens, Colin scrambles to piece together what really happened during that terrible summer in the past. He uncovers…

Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott review is here. I have to say I can’t believe I didn’t read this book sooner! The story centers around Stella Grant. A junior in high school with CF, better known as cystic fibrosis. Stella has a wildly popular YouTube channel centering around her battle with CF. She also invented an app to track her regimen when she needs her meds. The story starts off with Stella in the hospital for a ‘tune-up,’ causing her to miss her school’s trip to Cabo, which she planned. Stella is depressed about it at first until fate…

Tightrope by Amanda Quick Review is finally here. This heart-pounding, crime-solving novel centers around former trapeze artist Amalie Vaughn once known as the Flying Princess. After almost getting murdered by a serial killer Marcus Harding, Amalie leaves the circus. She uses her savings to buy an inn located in Burning Cove with her Aunt Hazel to escape her past, unable to believe the deal she got for the place. However, Amalie soon discovers the reason it was a steal was because the Psychic to the Stars, Madam Zolanda, died at the inn after predicting her own death. An unsettling event…

Love Letters of Great Men was a novel first featured in Sex and the City. The problem? The book didn’t exist, but was highly sought after, which brought about its existence. Since February is the month of love, I decided to get my copy of this infamous book. It features beautiful love letters from Napoleon Bonaparte, Mark Twain, Robert Burns, even Wolfgang Mozart. The touching letters each man wrote to their beloved cast light on every shade of love in the universe. Whether it’s sweet, cute, corny, ‘immortal love,’ even ‘delicious poison’ love. It’s all here in this one book.…

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Review is here, and I just have to say WOW! What a powerful, strong, dynamic book that I can’t believe I haven’t read sooner. Angie Thomas did a phenomenal job because this book isn’t about being black or white. It’s about giving a voice to those that are oppressed and casting light onto those that fit a certain stereotype. The novel tells the story of sixteen-year-old Starr Carter. A black girl living in Garden Heights that many think is the ghetto. Starr’s dad, Maverick, is an ex-con who chose to turn his life…

Lost by James Patterson Review is here. According to J.R.R. Tolkien, ‘not all who wander are lost.’ Is that always true? Well, Lost by James Patterson and James O. Born makes the reader ask themselves that throughout this riveting new series! Detective Tom Moon is with the Miami PD working on a new FBI special task force known as Operation Guardian. It focuses on international crime. When a tip is received that a human trafficking suspect with ties to the infamous Rostoff brothers’ crime group is brought to Tom’s attention. He jumps into action alongside his team—Stephanie Hall, Lorena Perez,…

Virgin River by Robin Carr Review is here! Recently widowed Melinda Monroe thinks answering an ad for a nurse practitioner/midwife in the small town of Virgin River with a population of 600 will be just the place for her to start over. But what if starting over isn’t as easy as she thought? From the big city of Los Angeles, Melinda drives into the mountain town in a trendy bright red BMW and wearing designer attire no one has heard of. Instantly, Melinda questions her rash decision, especially when there’s a bird nest in the oven of her new cabin…

Infinity Son by Adam Silvera Review is here and making me ask myself if the bond of brotherhood is unbreakable even when one brother becomes the Chosen One in a fight he never wanted? That’s the question Infinity Son gets the reader questioning at the start of this fantasy novel. Emil and Brighton are raised as twins in the Bronx of New York. But the world isn’t like we know it today. There are Spell Walkers present on Earth, who are celestial beings born with supernatural powers. Over time, humans wanted that power and violently figured out a way to…

Criss Cross by James Patterson Review is finally here! Now, ask yourself what happens when an unknown serial killer targets the ‘Sherlock of our times’ Detective Alex Cross? That’s the question that circles the plot of Criss Cross when the haunting M returns and targets Alex stronger than ever. When Alex Cross enters the Greensville Correctional Center to witness the execution of Mickey Edgerton. A mass murderer, he sits with his long-time friend and partner John Sampson in the audience. The Edgerton family makes it no secret that they think their Mickey was framed for his crimes, and Alex made…

Can you ever escape your past? That’s the question The Long Call by Ann Cleeves starts out having the reader questioning. In this first in the series crime novel, we get thrust into the characters of Detective Matthew Venn and his team Jen and Ross. It is set in North Devon where not only two rivers collide, but lives of the past collide into the present. Standing outside his father’s funeral where he is not welcome, Matthew gets a call that a man’s body was found on the beach by where he grew up. Now, having to face his haunting…

What happens when a broken curse becomes a burden? That’s the question A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer asks in this riveting sequel to A Curse So Dark and Lonely. The story picks up months after the curse has been broken, and Grey killed Lilith. However, Grey now knows he’s the true heir to Emberall and rather than cause any friction with Rhen and Harper to stake a claim in a throne he doesn’t want. Grey goes into hiding. Grey now goes by Hawk and is living in the small village of Rillisk outside of Emberfall, working…