The Vanishing Place

 
“The Vanishing Place” by Zoe Rankin
Published by Berkley
 
What a fantastic debut thriller!  This one is just being released and I’m already excited for whatever she writes next.  There is family drama, cultish behavior, mystery, suspense, and a little sprinkle of romance all in one page-turner.  You’ll fly through it simply because you’ll want to pick it up and read every spare minute you have.  At least I did.  I highly recommend it.
 
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the complimentary copy of this book.  As always, the opinions expressed within this review are completely my own.
 
Finished 9/12/25 – 5/5 stars
 
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Tell the Wolves I'm Home

 
“Tell the Wolves I’m Home” by Carol Rifka Brunt
Published by Random House
 
This may be a coming-of-age story but it is truly so much more.  The story is very much relationship driven, woven through a variety of pairings and situations.  There is love, friendship, forgiveness, and compassion but there is also loss, jealousy, anger, and fear.   You witness the characters grow and evolve through all these emotional experiences and struggles, both teenagers and adults alike.  I absolutely loved every page.  And as a Gen X’er who was only slightly older than the sisters during this time, I also enjoyed all the 80s references and the portrayal of the freedoms and independence they had.  I think it was very well done and I definitely recommend it.   
 
Finished 9/9/25 – 5/5 stars
 
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