A Perfect Universe:
Ten Stories by Scott O’Connor
Publication Date – February 13, 2018
4 stars
While I don’t read many short story collections, when I do,
I like for them to be realistic, grim, yet hope-filled. This collection more than meets those
requirements. These stories are mostly
set in California with a science fiction movie serving as a running thread
throughout most of them. They include
imperfect people who are trying to do better or redeem themselves and they are
all characters with small hopes and dreams.
I always looked forward to dipping back in and reading another of these
stories. I received a digital ARC of
this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Queen of Hearts by
Kimmery Martin
Publication Date – February 13, 2018
4 stars
Emma and Zadie, both doctors, have been friends since
medical school. They are both married,
with children and a successful career but both are still haunted by an tragic
episode from their school days. The
narration is split between the two main characters and between present day and
their third year of med school as the facts unfold. I really enjoyed this first time novel,
written by a doctor. It had the feel of Grey’s Anatomy. I thought that some plot points and dialogue
felt forced but the medical scenes were fantastic. Also, reading the Author Notes made me wish
that she would write a book about some of her medical experiences. Overall, this is a solid and easily read
debut novel. I received a digital ARC of
this book from the publisher through Edelweiss.
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