Review: Saltwater

Saltwater by Katy Hays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Full Disclosure: I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of Saltwater by Katy Hays from Ballantine Books via NetGalley. It will be published around March 25, 2025.

Saltwater by Katy Hays takes place on the island of Capri.  What a beautiful location for such dastardly deeds!  The story is told from multiple perspectives during different time periods to help us solve the mysterious deaths of two women linked to a wealthy family that vacations on the island.  Were they murdered?  Did they jump from the cliffs?  Was it all just horrible coincidental accidents?  It seems everyone has a secret, lots of people have motive, but everyone claims innocence.  Maybe they are...While you are puzzling out the mystery, you can also ponder whether money can buy happiness.  The book makes a pretty good case for and against.  The book keeps you guessing right until the end!

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Review: Small Game

Small Game by Blair Braverman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Small Game by Blair Braverman is great if you are into survival shows or outdoor living.  It follows the story of six people chosen to participate in a survival reality show called Civilization.  They are supposed to survive in an outdoor environment (that could be anywhere) for six weeks with just their wits, expertise, and one carefully selected item.  Everyone has their reasons for being on the show, but not everyone has the same level of ability at survival.  Six weeks doesn't seem like a long time from the outside, but I am pretty sure it would suck.  I'm intentionally avoiding discussing anything further to keep away from spoilers.  I will say, the show doesn't go exactly as planned.  It may also make you think twice about auditioning for Survivor.  

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