Self-Published

These books are or were originally self-published.

Self-published refers to the publication of media—most commonly books or ebooks—directly by the creator rather than through a traditional, third-party publisher.

Haven Lives Book Review: A Promising Psychological Thriller With Potential

Haven Lives Book Review: A Promising Psychological Thriller With Potential

What do you do when a book has a fascinating premise but doesn’t quite live up to its potential?

*Haven Lives* pulled me in with foster care, childhood trauma, biotechnology, and a villain determined to cheat death. The premise had all the ingredients of an unsettling psychological thriller.

But as I read, I found myself asking more questions about the story than the story was answering.

I wanted to love this one. Instead, I found a book with some genuinely interesting ideas that needed more development to reach their full potential.

Read my review to see what worked, what didn’t, and why I still think there might be a really good story hiding inside *Haven Lives*.

Never Too Late Review: A Reality TV Romance That Had Me Rooting for the Idea More Than the Characters

Never Too Late Review: A Reality TV Romance That Had Me Rooting for the Idea More Than the Characters

A country singer chasing a long-forgotten dream. A reality TV competition. A romance between two people over forty.

*Never Too Late* sounded like exactly the kind of romance I’d enjoy.

This week on Lacey In The Library, I’m sharing my honest thoughts on a book that had a fantastic premise, mature protagonists, and plenty of potential, but didn’t fully deliver on its promise.

Read the full review to see whether it might still work for you.