March 29, 2022 Releases

Stories I Might Regret Telling You by Martha Wainwright

3.5 stars

To be perfectly honest, I really didn't know anything about Martha Wainwright before reading this book, besides the assumption that she must be from the famous musical family but since I love a good music memoir, I picked it up quickly.  I did listen to her music throughout the reading of this memoir and it was good background.  She definitely doesn't flinch from telling about her music career, relationships or wild behavior.  Sometimes it did feel as if she was settling some scores with the stories that she told but I still appreciated her openness.  I received a digital ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  

March 15, 2022 Releases

The Perfect Other by Kyleigh Leddy

3.5 stars

The author, Kyliegh Leddy, is only in her twenties but she writes beautifully about her sister who suffered so tragically with mental illness.  Her vivacious sister started slowly exhibiting the warning signs of schizophrenia throughout her teens but quickly fell into the throes of full-blown mental illness after a head injury.  The author, who is several years younger, and her stoic mother were left to deal with an increasingly violent situation.  I found this terrifying and tragic and lovingly written.  I do think it could have been edited down as it sometimes felt overwritten and the best parts were when her sentences were clear, sparse and haunting.  I definitely see the potential in this young author and will make sure to follow her career.  I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.