Lesa's Book Critiques
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The Sunday Potluck Club by Melissa Storm
I liked the concept of The Sunday Potluck Club by Melissa Storm more than I liked the book. But, I did finish it. It just felt rushed. The relationship felt rushed. And, the child's adjustment felt rushed. It just felt as if there was an oversimplification of all the...
Distractions
Here in the U.S., it's Memorial Day, and my Mom & sister would normally be going to cemeteries to put flowers on graves. The pandemic has changed even the simple family things. My distraction this past week has been music. I've been following a stage show called...
A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker
Bree Baker's Seaside Cafe mysteries have become some of my favorite cozies. As someone who reads for character, I appreciate the amateur sleuth, Everly Swan, and the strong supporting cast, including the almost-obligatory police detective who is interested in...
Hide Away by Jason Pinter
I seldom read thrillers. In fact, I agree with the way the British handle mysteries and thrillers and suspense novels, lumping them together as crime fiction. Jason Pinter's Hide Away fits the crime fiction category. It has elements of all of those types of...
Have You Heard? William Kent Krueger’s Purgatory Ridge
It was perfect timing when Sandie Herron emailed me with several reviews. Although I am so close to the end of Jason Pinter's Hide Away, I've been caught up with family and work, and I don't want to rush the review. Take my word for it. It's excellent, and I'll...
What Are You Reading?
At the time I'm writing this, I'm reading Jason Pinter's Hide Away, but it's so good that I'm sure I'll have finished it before you read this post. That means you'll see the review here on Friday. In the meantime, here's just the elevator pitch summary - "a...
