Robyn Reads

  I Love it When You Lie by Kristen Bird is a Southern mystery where a family will do anything to protect each other. I loved how complicated these women were. They each had their own issues and getting to see their inner thoughts as they dealt with them was fascinating. There was no black and white here, rather many instances of gray. I enjoyed the writing and how humor was interspersed throughout. I wouldn’t call this a mystery, as much as women’s fiction. 

  I have really enjoyed Susan Mallery in the past so when I saw she had written a book about sisters, I couldn’t pass it up. The Sister Effect was more serious than I thought it would be. It handled tough topics with sensitivity. Finley is a sympathetic character who could have gone the wrong way but didn’t. I was rooting for her to have her happy ending. This is a great beach read. 

  Johanna Porter is Not Sorry by Sara Read introduces us to an incredibly strong female character, whose self reflection is so relatable. I love seeing the growth in Johanna and appreciated her sarcasm throughout!