Helpless – Jessica Knoll

This is a review of “Helpless” by Jessica Knoll “Helpless” is a rather dark psychological novel. The thriller features intense power dynamics that culminate in a significant final twist. The book is a compelling, deeply polarizing read. The novel starts twelve years after Henry Spalding’s heart was broken by Faye Heron. Henry was Faye’s college … Read more

Cousin Betty – Honoré de Balzac

La Cousine Bette (pronounced [la kuzin bɛt]) is a novel written by the renowned French author Honoré de Balzac in 1846. It is set in mid-19th-century Paris and tells the story of a middle-aged, unmarried woman who considers destroying her extended family. Bette teamed up with a married young lady by the name of Valérie … Read more