This month’s book club pick was The Lagos Wife by Vanessa Walters. Promising the tension of a thriller, it instead left me unsettled for unexpected reasons—caught between flashes of ambition, discomfort, and frustration. I can’t say this was a story I enjoyed reading.
The Perfect Marriage promised a sharp, twisty thriller but delivered utter chaos. With atrocious characterisation, implausible plotting, and a laughable investigation, this book unravelled fast. Its only mercy was its short length. An easy, unforgettable choice for my worst read of the year, and one I still regret picking up.
My relationship with Akwaeke Emezi has been nothing if not tumultuous, and nothing represents that more than Little Rot. An engrossing but captivating read which left VERY much to be desired. I give the rundown of why this was a difficult book and what this means for Emezi and me going forward.
If you’re just getting into the thriller genre, looking for something fast-paced and easy to sink into, these entry-level picks are a great place to start. They’re gripping without being overly complex, full of suspense, plot twists, and just the right amount of messiness. Let’s get into it.
A fast-paced psychological thriller, The Housemaid lures you in with its deceptively simple premise and captivates you with its crazy storyline. While some tropes feel familiar, Freida McFadden’s execution, sharp, sinister, and satisfyingly unhinged, makes this a ride that’s hard to put down. However, is it worth the hype? Read the review and find out.
I read Adanna by Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi and thought WTF did I just read? This is a a quick review on what shocked me and why!
Not every book lives up to the hype! I read Verity so you don’t have to—and I’m spilling the truth. Was it worth the read, or should you skip it? Find out in this brutally honest review before adding to your TBR list!
