Blackmoore

Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Completely swoon-worthy.

Maid to Match

Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We visited the Biltmore this year, so I had to read it. Gist doesn't disappoint.

Wool

Wool Omnibus (Silo, #1) by Hugh Howey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unbelievable world-building. Great dystopian. My book club liked it too.

The Shoemaker's Wife

The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The beginning was great. She was the Trigiani of her earlier books that I love. Then it went downhill from there.

For Darkness Shows the Stars

For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A sci-fi Persuasion. Definitely unique.

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story by Ben Carson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story gets 5 stars. The writing wasn't the best though. Love him.

Easy

Easy by Tammara Webber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

More adult than YA. Quick read, but I think it will stick with me.

Room

Room by Emma Donoghue
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scarily reminiscent of actual events. Really well-written.

The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved the story. I liked how balanced the conflict felt. Great for book clubs.

Plainsong

Plainsong by Kent Haruf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A quiet but moving novel. Loved the brothers.