Milk Fed by Melissa Broder

‘Milk Fed is a novel of appetites; a luscious, heartbreaking story of self-discovery through the relentless pursuit of desire. I couldn’t get enough of this devastating and extremely sexy book’ (Carmen Maria Machado).

Personally I did not like the characters much, but the writing was interesting enough for me to give this book 3-stars. Read my full review here.

The Solitude of Primary Numbers by Paolo Giordano

An award-winning book, this one isn’t for everyone. And it wasn’t for me. The characters were tiresome. Their constant disdain for life and for those around them is at times annoying. I felt that the ending did not provide the resolution that would’ve maybe rounded out the story for me.

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

A thriller with a twist that I’m not unafraid to admit I did not see coming, this book kept me entirely invested until the end. None of the characters were entirely likeable and yet they were hard to hate. They all have their own motivations which are clear to see. Read my full review here.

The Lamplighter by Emma Stonex

Magical realism superimposed on historical fiction makes this an absolute triumph of a book! Atmospheric and spooky, the book’s narrative oscillates between the last days of the lighthouse keepers and the contemporary lives of their wives. The cover art is gorgeous and the audiobook narration was gorgeous. Find my full review here.

The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

A beautiful story, perfect for days when you need a feel-good book. The writing is beautiful, the conflict is entirely centered around our main character and her personal anguish about her new life and responsibilities. The narrative moves between her settling into this new life and that of another character, Eunice, spanning 40 years of her life. Definitely a pick-me-upper. Check out my full review.

The Exotic by Hampton Sides

This Scribd original follows the story of Mai, a South Seas native and the first Polynesian to ever land on British soil. The story start with a 1776 painting by Joshua Reynolds titled “Portrait of Omai”, introducing us to the subject of the painting, Mai. It follows his adventures from Tahiti to Britain and back, and his search for tools of vengeance against Bora Borans who were the reason for the death of Mai’s father.

“Both a cultural study and an entertaining historical yarn, The Exotic explores the ramifications of European exploration and colonialism that changed the world forever.” – NetGalley