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It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica – Review | Overhyped or Worth the Read?

If you’ve seen It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica all over Bookstagram and are wondering if it’s worth the hype, here’s my honest, spoiler-free review. I went into this one with really high expectations. When a thriller is everywhere, I expect something that completely pulls me in and keeps me hooked. Unfortunately, that wasn’t quite my experience. This It’s Not Her book review is a bit of a mixed one for me. There were definitely elements I enjoyed, especially the multiple POV structure. I usually love when thrillers are told from different perspectives, and here it was done well. It added depth to the story and kept things moving. However, I really struggled with the teenage perspective. It just didn’t fully work for me and made it harder to stay engaged with the story overall. As a psychological thriller, It’s Not Her had all the right ingredients, but the twists didn’t land the way I expected. There were enough hints throughout that I could see parts of the reveal coming, so it didn’t fe...
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Book Review: Words of Friendship by Jake Biggin

I was so excited when my ARC request for Words of Friendship by Jake Bigging got approved. The second I saw it, I immediately thought of my most gifted book ever, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. That book has been a constant companion of mine and one I’ve pressed into the hands of countless friends. So you can imagine how quickly I hit request when Words of Friendship popped up.


I am so glad I did. This little book is whimsical, comforting, and quietly profound. It follows a young girl as she learns about trust, friendship, and most importantly, loving herself. It is full of gentle mantras and bite-sized wisdoms you can actually carry with you into everyday life. They are the kind of reminders you need when you are spiraling or feeling a little lost.


It is not only the words that make it shine. The illustrations are soft, simple, and very effective. The pared-down colors and drawings perfectly match the tone. Nothing is overdone, everything is just enough.


I know for sure that everyone I have gifted Mackesy’s book to will be getting Words of Friendship as well. It feels like a warm hug in book form, one I will return to again and again when I need grounding or a reminder of what really matters.

Without a doubt ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/5.


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