House of Doors by Tan Twen Eng

House of Doors is a novel whose ambitions sometimes crowd the page, but whose atmosphere, historical sensitivity, and emotional undertow ultimately won me over. I admired it more than I was consistently absorbed by it, yet its sense … Read more

Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

Beautiful Ugly is a twist-heavy thriller built around an unlikeable, unreliable narrator, executed with confidence and pace. It’s absorbing and often clever, but its pleasures depend on how willing you are to accept a healthy dose of melodrama. … Read more