Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline had an interesting premise, but y’all… the execution fell flat. Characters were forgettable, the ending rushed, and I honestly can’t remember half their names. I read it because of friendship (and fear of Fizzy’s wrath), but this one just didn’t stick. Flat as a pancake, y’all.
Review: Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain | Eugenics and the Cost of “Doing What’s Best”
A powerful historical novel about eugenics, bodily autonomy, and the quiet resilience of those forced to fight for what was right.
Review: Satan’s Harvest by Robert David Chase | Victim Blaming in Paranormal Narratives
Satan’s Harvest turns a disturbing true-life story into a morally questionable tale of “demonic possession.” Between grotesque events, victim-blaming in paranormal narratives, and a lack of credible evidence, this book is infuriating. My review breaks down why Maurice Theriault’s story is framed as supernatural—and why it doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.
