Blog | Alisa Williams

Alisa Williams

Apr 1, 20203 min read

The Tenant by Katrine Engberg

This book was abysmal. The main problem seems to be a combination of lackluster plot and stilted translation.

Alisa Williams

Feb 27, 20201 min read

The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

Simone St. James is an amazing author. Her books are atmospheric, thoughtful, spooky, and ultimately hopeful.

Alisa Williams

Feb 27, 20201 min read

Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine

Rachel Caine is a talented author who draws you right into this gritty, gripping story and even if you wanted to, you can’t look away.

Alisa Williams

Feb 27, 20202 min read

Bad Memory by Lisa Gray

I struggled through this book and generally found all of the characters to be unlikeable, the dialogue unrealistic, and the plot flimsy.

Alisa Williams

Feb 27, 20201 min read

Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley

This book is an absolute delight and I’m so in love with the story and characters.

Alisa Williams

Jan 18, 20201 min read

Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson

Jacqueline Woodson is such an exquisite writer. Her words, her stories, they sing like melodies on the page.

Alisa Williams

Jan 18, 20202 min read

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia

I wanted to love this book, and I love everything about the concept, but after the first few chapters it turned into such a slog.

Alisa Williams

Jan 18, 20201 min read

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

This book was creepy, mysterious, and unputdownable.

Alisa Williams

Jan 18, 20202 min read

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi is an amazing book. It was scary and creepy, thought-provoking and sad, and ultimately hopeful.

Alisa Williams

Jan 18, 20202 min read

Red Dove, Listen to the Wind by Sonia Antaki

I loved the idea of this book, but the execution fell flat unfortunately.