Losing It by Cora Carmack

5/5

This fast-paced yet light read will have you gripped right from the start. The story is about a 22 year old college student who attempts to lose her virginity. Her forays into the dating world lead her to inappropriate relations with her young, attractive teacher as well as uncomfortable moments with her best friend who is not happy settling for just friendship. This book could easily be turned into a romantic comedy movie. I was surprised when I read the author's bio that she is not much older than her characters themselves. I am very impressed by this young author and I'm looking forward to reading more of her work.

The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon

5/5

This book is a gripping thriller about a serial killer with murders 25 years apart. Neptune kidnaps women in a sleepy suburban town. He cuts off their right hand, which he delivers to the police station in a milk carton. He keeps his victim alive for four days before strangling them and leaving their body in a public location. The story follows Reggie as a girl and as a woman 25 years later. Her mother is the fourth victim of Neptune. Her mother is the one whose body was not found on the fourth day. This book can be quite graphic at times dealing with drug use, cutting, prostitution, and of course murder but it is still a great book.

We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo

5/5

This is a story about a girl named Darling. In the beginning, she's growing up in poverty in Africa. She talks about what it will be like when her aunt takes her to America all while spending time with her friends and getting into trouble. She's hungry and they get into trouble frequently. Still, she misses Africa once she moves to America. She realizes quickly that she won't be rich once she's in America. She has to work hard and she can never go back to her mother or her friends. It is a very moving story about how hard life can really be.

                                                 

Disclosure by Michael Crichton

5/5

This is a book about a sexual harassment accusation in a workplace. The twist is that it is a male being harassed by his female boss while the company is in the midst of a major merger. The characters are believable and the story line is gripping. Crichton keeps you guessing right up to the end about what the verdict of the case will be. I'll admit that I am a fan of Michael Crichton's books; this one is as great as all of his others. Although the language can get graphic at points, I highly recommend this one for everyone!