Vox by Christina Dalcher

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This feminist dystopia has lots of initial promise that never really comes to fruition

3/5

Pet Sematary by Stephen King

***THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS***

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A deeply disturbing tale of grief and loss that will stay with you long after you close the book

5/5

Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

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Fiercely feminist, proudly queer, and bursting with creativity, this short story collection is unlike anything else you’ll ever read

5/5

Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

Sometimes known as THE BRIEFCASE, this is a pretty and low-key romance shot through with magic

4/5

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/hiromi-kawakami-briefs-us-on-her-literary-life-1.1781754

Normal People by Sally Rooney

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Sally Rooney’s lauded tragic romance is one of those rare, rare instances where the hype is deserved

5/5

Girls Like You, or how I learned to stop worrying and love the romance novel

Sunburn by Laura Lippman

Lippman’s much-hyped modern noir is full of good ideas but the overall picture leaves something to be desired

3/5

https://www.twincities.com/2018/03/09/mystery-writer-laura-lippman-makes-club-book-appearance/

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

A dark and involving mystery novel about class, trauma, and toxic masculinity

4/5

http://conversationsabouther.net/charlize-theron-stars-in-first-trailer-for-gillian-flynns-dark-places-film-trailer/

SPOILERS AHEAD

Where I’ve been (and what’s next)

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NW by Zadie Smith

An inventive, brave, unique novel about race, class, gender, and London life

4/5

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