Ghost Lover by Lisa Taddeo
Dysfuntional. Disordered. Yearning. Alive. As with Lisa Taddeo’s previous offerings Ghost Lover explores the complexities of womanhood in all its messy glory. I enjoyed this collection of 9 short stories and remain in awe of Taddeo’s distinctive knack for characterization.
Can’t Look Away by Carola Lovering
A domestic drama with a thriller-y twist. Can’t Look Away alternates between present day and a decade previous exploring past relationships, old wounds, buried secrets, and toxic love that threatens to upend everything.
I’ve enjoyed author Carola Lovering in the past, but found this book to be readable but overall bland.
Vacationland By Meg Mitchell Moore
A multi-generational family saga with drama, love, both old and new, and a hint of mystery set in a well loved coastal cottage in a small town in Maine populated by well drawn characters. Members of each generation are facing their own challenges and the shifting point of view really keeps the pages turning.
Pitch perfect summer reading which begs to be read on a beach somewhere.
Out of all of these books Vacationland was actually my favorite! Definitely one to add to your summer reading stack!
Thanks to Netgalley, Avid Reader Press, St. Martin’s Press, and William Morrow Books for the advanced review copies.
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