I show you my books, you show me yours... vol.20

Jana & Steph are bringing us book lovin' bloggers our favorite day of the month again - Show Us Your Books day!  It's the day of the month that my goodreads gets the most activity...and I do love myself some goodreads.  Be my friend (if we aren't already.)

What I've read since our last link-up:

1.  The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter - Karin Slaughter is one of my favorite crime fiction authors, and this book is a prime example why. The story is gripping, and the characters are well-developed. Stories that are inter-connected include foster care, child abuse, personal relationships, domestic violence, parental relationships, the power of sports stars, and more. Does that seem like too much? It isn't. Slaughter works all of the stories together to make for a great read.  Don't let the fact that this is part of a series scare you off.  She gives enough information for you to read this as a stand alone thriller.  5/5

2.  Hate List by Jennifer Brown - The story of what happens to those impacted by a school shooting that left some dead, some physically injured, and many emotionally scarred. This is Valerie's story. Her boyfriend was the shooter. Some see Valerie as a perpetrator, others see her as a hero, and some don't even want to see her at all. I enjoyed taking this journey with Valerie. 4.5/5

3.  I See You by Clare Mackintosh - I was super excited when I received notification from the library that this book was in.  After all, I loved this author's debut thriller I Let You Go.  Unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations.  It was just "okay" to me.  The concept is quite disturbing and frightening - females' exact daily routines on public transportation including physical description and a photo published (without permission) to a website. This opens up opportunities for chance encounters and dates, as well as sexual assaults and murders. Good concept, right? I just didn't feel as wrapped up in the story as I thought I should have been. I don't think I'd discourage anyone from reading this book, I'm just not highly recommending it either.  3/5

4.  One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash - After reading Cormac McCarthy, and now Ron Rash, I'm thinking that I enjoy this regional Southern Gothic genre.  This book captures the setting and culture of the Appalachia region telling a story over decades from the perspective of five different people touched by a murder.  3.75/5

 5.  The Natural Way of Things by Charlotte Wood - I had things to say about this book, and I said them in this post.  Very different.  Thought-provoking.  4/5

6.  Missoula:  Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer - I had things to say about this book too, and you can read them in this post.  Relevant.  Infuriating and important.  4/5

7.  The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman - I'm in the minority with this one.  I wasn't a fan.  It was one particular character (an important character to the story) that ruined it for me.  If you want to know more, I have a review on goodreads WITH SPOILERS.  2/5

8.  Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover - For this book, the author teamed with a musician to create a soundtrack of sorts (which is a super cool, creative idea.)  This book isn't perfect, but I forgive its flaws because overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and there are some really wonderful moments. I'm glad I saw this at the library, recognized the cover from readers' recommendations in my book challenge, and picked it up.  4.5/5 for the enjoyment factor.

9.  Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbo - I didn't get invested enough in the characters or the story to get too excited about the book.  2/5

Will you add any of these to your "to read" list?