LiteraryPlum’s Rating: Rated R for excessive language and very explicit sexual language and imagery. Author: Kris D’Agostino Title: The Antiques Facts: Published 2017, Scribner, Fiction, Family-Drama, Dysfunctional Family Star Rating out of 5: 3 Would I Read it Again? No Another dysfunctional family book. It seems that this is a very prevalent topic lately. I…
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Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s “The Nest”
LiteraryPlum’s Rating: Rated R…lots of cussing and sexual moments, including quite a bit of homosexual sex/sexuality for those who are uncomfortable with that. Author: Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Title: The Nest Facts: Published 2016, Ecco Press, Fiction, Dysfunctional Family Interesting tidbits: Came out right away as #3 and then right away to #2 on the bestseller’s list….
M.C. Beaton’s “Pushing Up Daisies” (Agatha Raisin Mystery #27)
LiteraryPlum’s Rating: Rated R, language, sexual encounters, crime activity, general adult topics Author: M.C. Beaton Title: Pushing Up Daisies (An Agatha Raisin Mystery, #27) Facts: Published 2016, Constable, Fiction, Mystery, Crime, British Star Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Would I Read it Again? Mmm, not sure. Maybe more in the series if I had nothing else…
David Levithan’s “Every Day”
LiteraryPlum’s Rating: 16+…a young adult book, definitely a more high school level in terms of language and emotions. Author: David Levithan Title: Everyday Facts: Published 2012, Knopf, Young Adult, Fiction, Teen-Romance, Spiritualism 5 Star Rating: 2.5 / 5 Interesting Tidbits: A prequel and companion book were released. Would I Read it Again? No Everyday is…
Camille Pagan’s “Life and Other Near-Death Experiences”
LiteraryPlum’s Rating: Rated 21+ but interestingly clean. It is indicated many times of a sexual encounter, as in you know exactly what just happened and how. The author also cleverly hides use of cuss words. The overall feel of the book is definitely more for adults. Author: Camille Pagan Title: Life and Other Near-Death Experiences Facts: 2015, Published…
Katherine Arden’s “The Bear and the Nightingale”
LiteraryPlum’s Rating: Rated 18+ because no one younger than that might want to read this. Some rough sexual violence muted in words of the culture of old, creepy spiritualism, a little violence. Author: Katherine Arden Title: The Bear and the Nightingale Facts: Published 2017, Del Rey, Fiction, Fairy-Taleish, Russia, Fantasy/Goth? Interesting Tidbits: Apparently this is the…
Ann Cleeves’ “The Moth Catcher”
LiteraryPlum’s Rating: Rated 18+ for some language, some sexy talk, violence, overall adult theme to the book. Author: Ann Cleeves Title: The Moth Catcher (a Detective Vera Stanhope novel) Facts: Published 2015, Macmillan, Fiction, Crime, England 5 Star Rating: 3.9 stars Would I Read it again? I am looking at reading more in the series, and…
Jacquelyn Mitchard’s “Two if by Sea”
LiteraryPlum’s Rating: Rated super R for a pretty explicit sex scene, well actually more than one, and language, some violence Author: Jacquelyn Mitchard Title: Two if by Sea Facts: Published 2016, Simon &Schuster, Fiction, Romantic (not romance), a little spiritualism because of the children Am adding a 5 STAR RATING SYSTEM: A 2 star rating out…
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