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ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES BY: CHARLOTTE MCCONAGHY
Where to start with this book? I had to grab my phone and voice all my thoughts together immediately. I felt a wild feeling. I have no idea the best way to describe this other than, it was insanely magical. It’s a book about wolves, sure. Yet, it’s a book about so much more than that. It’s a book that makes you…
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THE GLASS CASTLE BY: JEANNETTE WALLS
I loved The Glass Castle. I loved how messed up it was and how we saw it through a child’s eyes. (Of course, I wouldn’t wish this kind of life on my worst enemy.) What really stood out was how unapologetic the writing was. This is a memoir that isn’t seeking pity. Jeanette just tells it like it is…
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THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED BY: LISA JEWELL
Another wonderful slow burn from Jewell. She really is a master of weaving and bobbing and lifting you up so high that you inevitably crash when she rips the rug out from under you. I loved the back and forth timeline. I loved slowly discovering the past along with the characters. The characters were lovable…
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RAZORBLADE TEARS BY: S.A. COSBY
I’ve been debating whether this is FOUR star book or a FIVE star book. Let’s get through this review and see where I end up. First off, this book was not my cup of tea. I didn’t really look at what the book was about, but it ended up as a Book Of the Year…
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A HISTORY OF WILD PLACES BY SHEA ERNSHAW
This book is still with me a few days later. I’m glad I could walk away from it before writing this review. First and foremost, this book is beautifully written. I absolutely love every single word. The fairy tale portion that you get snippets of throughout the book definitely bleeds into the rest of…
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