Book Reviews for May 2023

We have reached the middle of 2023 and the days seem to breeze by with intense speed. However, I am glad that I slowed myself down to read the five books in this month’s blog.

You never know by Connie Briscoe. I found this book amongst the recommendations in a book group that I am in on Facebook. I read a lot of books that are heavy in research data and sometimes I need to breakaway to another genre to ensure that I am enjoying the journey of reading. I am glad that I took the recommendation. The book starts with the attack of the main character as she is being interviewed by the police. This is the story of a hearing impaired woman who journeys through the terror of a dream marriage that turns into a complete stranger. The plot twist of this book had me guessing until the end. So many secrets and so many things to unpack was a key part in hiding the plot twist. A pretty good read if you’re looking for a thriller that will leave you guessing.

The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom. This book was a gift from a dear friend. The premise…