I had been looking forward to this novel since I read the first reviews several months ago and it did not disappoint. What a fantastic debut! The novel opens with Korede getting a phone call from her sister. Her boyfriend is dead, and she needs help cleaning up. And it’s not the first time Korede has gotten this kind of call from her younger sister Ayoola. This novel is fun, dark and a very quick and enjoyable read. It’s the story of an older sister […]
An Elderly Lady might be up to no good but she is one Hell of an old broad!
This is Two Heads Are Better Than One review. The below review is from our website from one of the staff members who liked it. I have to admit, this could have easily been my cover book. However, even with the really cool and nifty cover and awesome title I probably still if had not be for Sarah K. tell me that she, Sarah D. and Tambra loved this book. This review is from Tabmra. “I hope that I am as feisty, but perhaps not […]
Satirical Dark Humor
Catch-22 is a classic that I started in high school and for some reason never finished, and I wanted to give it another shot. It’s the story of a military squadron on the island of Pianosa, off the coast of Italy, during World War II. Technically, it’s more about bombardier John Yossarian than about any other character, but it’s essentially an ensemble cast. Most chapters are titled after a character, although sometimes that character only makes a brief appearance. Yossarian has flown his required number of […]
Creepy Meets Crazy Meets Comical
I should start with a couple disclaimers. 1) I am recovering from ankle surgery so I’m loaded with Percocet right now and might either get loopy or fall asleep before I’m done writing this up, but I also happen to have free time so here I am. 2) I am internet friends with the author of this book, but I think I can objectively tell you it’s a fun book even if I also know she’s a fun person. Kathy has written for Cracked and Mental Floss, […]