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‘Writers and Lovers’ a New Twist on a Familiar Refrain

May 25, 2020 by Allison Hiltz Leave a Comment

Writers and Lovers by Lily King

Lily King is back with a new novel, Writers and Lovers. Her previous book, Euphoria, is one of my favorites to recommend, so I was a bit worried about Writers and Lovers living up to my expectations. Thankfully, it did not disappoint. Set in Boston in the late 1990’s, it tells the story of Casey, a woman trying to decide what her next chapter in life will look like. Torn … [Read more...]

Escaping the Wreckage of Another’s Crime in ‘The Veins of the Ocean’

October 31, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 5 Comments

the veins of the ocean

Reina had a hard life. Her relationship with her mother is complicated and she was raised believing she was cursed. By the age of 30, her brother was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Living with her own private guilt for her role in her brother's crime, she gave up her own life to remain by his side as best she could. So when Carlito dies, Reina is forced to … [Read more...]

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