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To yearn for some healing sleep
Sleep is undoubtedly a thrilling book, although the concept of the remote island in this case totally cut of from the rest of the world is old, it doesn't make it any less scary. And why would it, it's a brilliant concept and the suggestive, desolate environment of the island at the top of Scotland is undeniably making its mark.
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More thrilling and scary than I expected
All in all Nightflyers was a pleasant surprise, definitely more thrilling and scary than I expected.
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The House Across the Street
Lesley Pearse is a favorite author for many readers. Her books with strong female characters from different times in our history entices many, including me. A liked The House Across the Street a lot. This book is about young Katy who’s living in the small village of Bexhill-on-Sea but longing for something else, something different, something more exciting. Maybe even a job in London. Fascinated she watches the neighbor across the street. A glamorous, a bit mysterious woman who stirs up feelings in the neighborhood. So strong feelings that when her house is burnt down and Katys father is accused of murdering two females the neighbors turns against the family.…