‘She’s Always Hungry’: Pass on these uneven short stories

January 6, 2025January 16, 2025 Jessica Burchard No Comments

Short story collections are often difficult to rate, and “She’s Always Hungry” by Eliza Clark is no exception. The 11 stories include stories about relationships, beauty culture, science fiction, environmental devastation, and regret. With so many subjects briefly addressed in barely over 200 pages, “She’s Always Hungry” doesn’t feel like Clark’s previous published works, “Boy…

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5 must-read novels of 2024: Get these books now

December 26, 2024January 5, 2025 Jessica Burchard No Comments

Wow, 2024 brought so many stories of women reclaiming space and seeking vengeance for perceived wrongs! In nearly every genre, Heroine Chic Reviews discovered a variety of new novels to appeal to readers of all interests. Each features a complicated woman facing life-changing conflicts that lead to new paths taken. Please see below for the…

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‘The Blue Hour’: Murder mystery focused on artist’s legacy

December 4, 2024December 21, 2024 Jessica Burchard No Comments

In the decade since “The Girl on the Train” was published, Paula Hawkins has grown into a more sophisticated and complex writer. Her 2024 release, “The Blue Hour,” requires patience, attention to detail, and an interest in both the arts and human psychology. Hawkins’ fourth novel strays from the fast-paced nature of her past works…

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‘Guillotine’: Wealthy family’s private island becomes site of a revolution

November 14, 2024December 1, 2024 Jessica Burchard No Comments

Delilah S. Dawson makes clear her goals of “Guillotine” with the book’s dedication. “If you’ve ever cleared someone else’s dirty toilet, if you’ve ever been cussed out while working a cash register, if you’ve ever gotten covered in restaurant trash juice, this one’s for you. You deserve a lot more than a book.” The latest…

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‘Snake Oil’: Social media and murder at women’s wellness startup

October 24, 2024November 4, 2024 Jessica Burchard No Comments

Are all wellness products fake, Kelsey Rae Dimberg asks in her aptly titled sophomore novel “Snake Oil.” Dimberg, a former employee of Google and Groupon, anchors her fictional work with real-world allusions to GOOP, Elizabeth Holmes, and other troubled startup founders. She combines interlocking stories of three women employed at the same wellness startup with…

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