- Cover your Tracks

 

Cover Your Tracks

by Daco S. Auffenorde

 

The story is told in dual perspective by Margo and Nick. they are on a train traveling to Washington. When an avalanche crushes the whole train. But Nick and Margo are still alive as they moved to the back of the train, and they are trying to survive the snowy wilderness.

 

The book has multiple timelines, and we get to know more about Nick and his time in the army, as well as Margo and her medical school. I found Margo's character very amiable.

 

Cover your track is a story of two strangers - Nick and Margo - who must trust one another to survive.

 

This is a thrilling and captivating read. The details are vividly described, and the characters are well developed. I liked the promise. I recommend it to thriller lovers.

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- Once Again

Once Again

by 

Catherine Wallace Hope

What would you change if you could go back in time and undo a tragic happening?

Erin’s daughter, Korrie died tragically, more than a year ago and since then Erin is trying to go through her grief, but she can’t. Her husband Zac seems to be coping with this tragic even easier than Erin. Zac is an astrophysicist, who strongly believes in a phenomenon breakthrough, and he has buried himself in his work since Korrie’s death.

But when Erin receives a call from Korrie’s school, the same call she received 500 days ago, she thinks the phenomenon breakthrough that Zac was talking about has happened. Will she be able to save her daughter’s life this time?!

This beautifully written debut novel is about dealing with loss, grief, and depression. The author did a great job with the amazing set of characters and plot. There are unpredictable changes with twists and turns. I enjoyed reading this creative novel. At times I found the science is too technical for me, but it didn’t stop me from wanting to read the story.

It was a very different thriller read for me, if you like a twisted thriller with a touch of sci-fi then it’s a perfect book for you to read.

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- Judge's Girls

 

Judge's Girls

by Sharina Harris

Maya, Jeanie, and Ryder are the three women in the  Joseph Donaldson life , a renowned Judge in Georgia, who are left behind to deal with their grief and vengeance after he passes away.

Maya ( Judge's daughter) is a reputable lawyer and her world turns upside down when she finds out that her stepmother, Jeanie and her teenage daughter Maya are going to remain in their family home that her father has left behind.

Dealing with grief and anger , these woman have to live together to fulfil judge Joseph's wish, not knowing what he planned for them.

 

A very well  written story. The story alternates between these three women and focuses on how each woman deal with their life, grief and each other. I enjoyed knowing all three characters and how they struggled to work through the situation to fit their new family. Life Racism, abuse, grief and anger were the main theme of the book.

It is a faced paced and feel good story. And the author portrays the character and the story very well.

I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did.

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- The Millicent Glenn's Last Wish

Millicent Glenn's Last wish 

by Tori Whitaker

A deeply moving and heartwarming story about 3 generations of women in one family. And a beautiful tribute to mother, daughter relationship.

Millie's 91st birthday is approaching, her daughter Jamie and her granddaughter Kelsey are back home. Millie thinks it's about time to come clean about some of her past secrets. Secrets that are keeping them apart and her last wish is, to be forgiven.

The story shifts between past and future (1950_2015) When Millie tells her story in flashbacks. Its characters are very well defined, the secondary characters enhance the story. 

The novel portrays life challenges for women in 1950s. It made me emotional, and heartbroken wondering if my mother had to choose between her motherhood and career aspirations.

I enjoyed the storyline; the plot is perfectly written, and the details are vividly described. Tori Whitaker mastered describing motherly love, loss, relationship, and family.

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- All That Was

 

All That Was

by Tanya E. Williams

 

Emily is a young lawyer and is given the job of archiving church’s history before the building is being torn down.

She finds out that her parents were married in this church and came across some diaries that led her to know about Elizabeth Thomas who died in 1973. Despite the fact that they lived almost a century apart, they both share so many life experiences in common.

 

Getting to know the story’s main characters, Emily and Elisabeth, from different time periods, they both learn that in order to move on in life, they need to grieve for their losses. If not, they will always be stuck in the past.

I liked the dual perspective storyline and complex female characters. All That Was is a story of two strong women dealing with their losses. I think it’s a real ghost story, ghosts are alive in this book and I really liked it.     (considering the fact that I don’t believe in ghosts ). 

The author did a great job intermingling time periods and describing the details. I recommend this book to those who enjoy historical fiction and ghost stories.

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- The Last Of The Moon Girl

 

The Last of the Moon Girls

by Barbara Davis

Lizzy Moon left the Moon Girl Farm right years ago. She is a winning Perfume maker who can understand people by their scent. She was born with this gift, a gift that all women in her family were born with but residents of Sandy Bay never understood and appreciated.

Today she must go back to a land where nine generations of healer moon girls tended. Althea, her grandmother is dead and now the farm is Lizzy’s.

Astonished by the Artful use of language and great storytelling. I really enjoyed how the author formed these complex and vibrant characters. Lizzy, our main character is dealing with so many mysteries in the story, yet her greatest obstacle is her limiting beliefs.

It is a beautifully written magical realism and dark mystery story. A story of righting wrongs, forgiveness, and finding self.

Now I can say I have read a magical realism and to my surprise, I enjoyed it.

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-Absolution

 

Absolution 

by Regina Buttner

Jeanie was sexually assaulted in her last months of college. Jeanie loses the baby but she keeps the assault and the pregnancy a secret. 

She feels Guilty for all that happened, she leaves her town and later meets Greg. Greg is a workaholic and a successful entrepreneur who is not aware of Jeanie's past. They have their children and Jeanie is raising while Greg is always working. Jennie does all she can to be a good wife and pretends that she has a happy life.

Eventually, Greg finds out about the assault and the pregnancy and becomes more abusive.

I found the story engaging. A very well written debut novel. It is a heartbreaking story. It made me want to shake Jeanie and make her understand that she can forgive herself. The ending wasn’t what I expected, it was missing something. I had a difficult time understanding Jeanie's character and relate to her.

There are so many readers that can connect with Jeanie's character and this would be a 5 star for them. I will rate it 3.5 and round it to 4 stars.

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- Crossing Lines

 Crossing Lines

by Melanie Weiss

  The story is set in Midwest around 2018. Alli and Brandon are planning their future as they get closer to the final days of high school. They seem so right for each other until a tragic school shooting happens and they realize they have different opinions on gun rights. Brandon’s family served in the U.S. Army and support the right to bear arms, Alli’s father was robbed at gunpoint. Will their perfect relationship survive after this?

I enjoyed the storyline and dual POV throughout the book. The story brings on an especially important topic and I believe the author did a remarkable job addressing this issue. The characters are developed, and easy to connect with. I loved how the story shows characters with different opinions and how they can have a respectful conversation with each other, respect each other’s opinion and stay true to their beliefs

Crossing Lines is a compelling story and it’s the perfect time to read it. It teaches the readers that it is possible to consider and talk about all viewpoints and be open to others who may disagree.

No matter what genre you are interested in reading, it’s a must for YA and Adults to read this fast-paced and thought-provoking book.

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