Author Archives: keelinrita

Orpheus Girl

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this title. Orpheus Girl is the story of a young lesbian, Raya, growing up in Texas during the 90s knowing full well that who she is, must remain hidden. Raya, Orpheus, was left with her Grammy at two years old when her mom wentContinue reading “Orpheus Girl”

Whisper Network

When the CEO of their company dies, the women of Truviv worry that someone who does not belong in a position of supreme power, will get it. This story by Chandler Baker has multiple characters telling the narrative along with splices of police interviews talking about someone’s death á la Big Little Lies. The multipleContinue reading “Whisper Network”

Well Met

Emily has moved to her sister’s home in Willow Creek, Maryland to help her out while she recovers from a broken leg, including joining the Reneissance Faire so that her niece can also take part. No problem, the people seem nice and excited and happy to have her, well except for Simon. Throughout the summerContinue reading “Well Met”

My Brother’s Husband

Yaichi’s brother Ryoji died, and now Ryoji’s Canadian husband Mike has come to visit him in Japan. Yaichi is not one hundred percent comfortable with Mike’s presence despite how much his daughter, Kana, loves having her foreign uncle over for a visit. Over the next several days, Mike and Yaichi connect about Ryoji, learn newContinue reading “My Brother’s Husband”

The Right Swipe

Rhiannon Hunter runs her own business and she’s good at it. She is in control of her job, her life, and her flings… until the one that ghosted, returns as a zombie and cannot be ignored. Rhiannon is smart, funny, brave, and totally not still hung up on Sampson. Nope, not at all… except maybeContinue reading “The Right Swipe”

The Turn of the Key

A five star read by none other than Ruth Ware. In truth, this is my second Ruth Ware book, and honestly, they just keep getting better. I’ll keep this short because honestly, at this point, I don’t think you need much convincing to read a Ruth Ware novel. Turn of the Key is about aContinue reading “The Turn of the Key”