One Perfect Couple Review

 One Perfect Couple

By: Ruth Ware

5/5 Stars

This is the best thriller I have read in a long time.  I am currently reading 2 other books - one from my all-time favorite author, Stephen King, and another for a book club I'm a part of.  This book should have been on the back burner... but it wasn't, because the second I started it, I couldn't put it down.  I found myself getting short-tempered with my children for asking totally reasonable requests because it was so hard to step away from this storyline for even a few minutes.  I devoured this book in one day, and I would do it all over again if I could.  You know how sometimes you find yourself really engrossed in a thriller, only to get to the end feeling a little underwhelmed and unsatisfied?  This is not the case with this book as every part of the story is so captivating.  From the characters to the storyline to the setting... I absolutely loved it.  I also love that Ware didn't seem to try too hard with twists or with trying to include some unrealistic turn, just to elicit some jaw-drops.  It was perfectly shocking, captivating, and unique... the way all thrillers should be crafted.

Ware's legacy precedes her.  I know a lot of people love her novels.  And while I can't say that I've read all of her works, I think I can confidently assume that this will always remain my favorite of hers.  I don't know how it could be beat.  It isn't often that this mom of 2 shirks all responsibilities for the day in order to consume a book in one sitting.  It's just that good.

*Thank you to netgalley and this author for allowing me to read and review such a remarkable novel.*

The Midnight Feast Review

 The Midnight Feast

By: Lucy Foley

3/5 Stars

I'll start by saying that I do think most people will enjoy this novel.  I think my opinion is definitely in the minority.  While this book wasn't my favorite, I didn't hate it.  I just didn't connect with the characters.  This book is told from the point of view of multiple people, and I didn't feel particularly close to any of them.  In fact, it took me awhile to get the male characters straight; I kept mixing them up and confusing who was who.  I found myself setting the book down and having a hard time coming back to it.  The plot wasn't interesting to me, and I wasn't blown away by any twists or by the ending.  But, as I said earlier, I know people love Lucy Foley and I think her fans will thoroughly enjoy this novel.  It just wasn't for me.  

*I'd like to give a big thank you to the author and to netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book.*