‘Villa Coco’ by Andrew Sean Greer
In the whimsical world of Villa Coco, an American archivist finds himself enchanted by an eccentric 92-year-old baronessa and her lively entourage.
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‘The Safekeep’ by Yael van der Wouden
A tense and atmospheric novel that became something entirely different from what I expected, with a final revelation that gave the story unexpected emotional…
‘Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage’ by Belle Burden
Belle Burden reflects on the sudden collapse of her marriage and the unsettling experience of watching someone she loved become a stranger.
‘The Devoted’ by Catherine Cho
An intriguing premise gives way to a slower, more reflective family drama that explores the weight of the past with quiet emotional insight.
‘Names Have Been Changed’ by Yu-Mei Balasingamchow
I was so disappointed with this one. I seem to have fallen into a run of books with fantastic premises that completely fail to…
‘Margot’s Got Money Troubles’ by Rufi Thorpe
This novel delves into the complexities of family relationships, highlighting the struggles of Margot as she navigates her parental and financial responsibilities via online…
‘Permanence’ by Sophie Mackintosh
Permanence explores the complexities of forbidden love and the emotional strain of maintaining two competing lives.
‘Lost Lambs’ by Madeline Cash
Madeline Cash crafts a narrative that balances dark subject matter with comedic elements, making it a must-read for fans of quirky family stories
‘Look What You Made Me Do’ by John Lanchester
Despite a gripping premise, the novel squanders its potential with underwhelming characters and an anticlimactic plot that never quite gets going.
‘Yesteryear’ by Caro Claire Burke
One of the most hyped books of the year examines the allure of perfection and the impact of online personas, making it a compelling…