1793 The Wolf and the Watchman by Niklas Natt och Dag Goodreads Link Originally published: 2017 My rating: 8 out of 10 Whispers of the Story In 1793 Stockholm was consumed by paranoia and hushed conspiracy theories, shaping the daily lives of its inhabitants. Mickel Cardell, a disabled former soldier and former night watchman, comes across a …
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Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo Goodreads Link Originally published: 2013 My rating: 10 out of 10 Whispers of the Story Alina and her childhood friend Mal are on the run from the Darkling, a ruthless Grisha who can control darkness and wants to use Alina’s power to expand his evil empire. Along the way, they …
The Alienist by Caleb Carr Goodreads Link Originally published: 1994 My rating: 10 out of 10 Whispers of the Story On a cold night in 1896, journalist John Moore is dragged from bed to witness the gruesome murder of a young boy, Georgio “Gloria” Santorelli, a cross-dressing child prostitute. With the help of alienist Dr. Laszlo …
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins Goodreads Link Originally published: 2021 My rating: 10 out of 10 Whispers of the Story Jane, a professional dog walker in a rich neighbourhood, meets the most handsome and rich widower that every woman had their eyes on, Edward “Eddie” Rochester. One look at her and he is lost. Several …
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss The Kingkiller Chronicle Book 1 Goodreads Link Originally published: 2007 My rating: 7 out of 10 Whispers of the Story A mysterious creature attacks a traveling scribe near a remote village, but he is rescued by an innkeeper named Kote. The scribe, known only as the Chronicler, soon …
Vertigo by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac Goodreads Link Originally published: 1954 My rating: 6 out of 10 Whispers of the Story In 1940, Roger Flavières, a lawyer from Paris, is approached by his longtime friend Gevigne for a favour. Gevigne’s wife, Madeleine, started to act strange. Acting like she is possessed by her great-grandmother, she takes …
The Poisoned Crown by Maurice Druon The Accursed Kings Series Book 3 Goodreads Link Originally published: 1956 My rating: 10 out of 10 Whispers of the Story Louis X married Clemence of Hungary—finally having the dream girl he always wanted. He got so smitten (and lazy) that Charles of Valois ran the kingdom freely while he …
My Little Island Life by Alex Apostol Goodreads Link Originally published: 2023 My rating: 7 out of 10 Whispers of the Story Being young, innocent, and naive might seem sweet—until it lands you in a marriage too soon, pulls you far from home, and surrounds you with people who don’t even care about you. Kleio is …
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Goodreads Link Originally published: 2012 My rating: 10 out of 10 Whispers of the Story One orphan girl discovers not only that she is Grisha, she’s the Grisha. One-of-a-kind, legendary, borderline saint: the Sun Summoner. Alina is taken to the capital city when she must learn how to control her …
The Strangled Queen by Maurice Druon The Accursed Kings Series Book 2 Goodreads Link Originally published: 1955 My rating: 10 out of 10 Whispers of the Story Louis X becomes king after his father, Philip the Fair, dies — but there’s a royal problem: his wife, Marguerite, is in prison for adultery, and he really needs …
