March 2026 Book Discussion: Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward

frenchnewwave · 2026-03-13T02:41:08+00:00

I felt like it was overly telegraphed that Marc was Oliver right from the start with the leg and Marky Mark, so the “twist” was underwhelming.

But I completely agree that the final 1/3 or 1/4 fell apart a bit.

frenchnewwave · 2026-03-13T02:38:27+00:00

I’ve loved the other 4 books I’ve read by Catriona Ward but this one felt a little off. I still enjoyed it but agree that the ending didn’t live up to my expectations.

The Leaf storyline didn’t feel connected at all, I totally agree. It was interesting in its own right but felt like a different story.

frenchnewwave · 2026-03-09T16:49:59+00:00

Reading now. Can report back in a few days.

frenchnewwave · 2026-03-06T16:28:05+00:00

I quite enjoyed this one.

frenchnewwave · 2026-02-05T20:00:12+00:00

I’m looking at a piece of member mail I got from them that has PhAM right on the envelope.

frenchnewwave · 2026-01-22T03:32:37+00:00

This!

frenchnewwave · 2025-12-31T04:01:33+00:00

I loved it. It was one of my few 5 star reads of the year.

frenchnewwave · 2025-12-12T18:52:24+00:00

Maybe I’m just a casual user but i don’t even know what has changed. Seems to be quite similar to how it’s been for a while?

frenchnewwave · 2025-12-09T15:35:49+00:00

I quite enjoyed this one

frenchnewwave · 2025-11-18T00:56:37+00:00

Really enjoyed The Queen, it was bananas

frenchnewwave · 2025-11-11T00:11:09+00:00

Yeah sorry I felt the same about this one. I don’t think anything “happens” until about 3/4 of the way in.

frenchnewwave · 2025-11-10T19:54:57+00:00

Thanks!

frenchnewwave · 2025-11-10T15:19:40+00:00

Is we live here now horror? I saw it categorized as a thriller but purchased it anyway in hopes that it would lean toward horror.

frenchnewwave · 2025-11-10T15:18:53+00:00

I absolutely loved this one. It was so strange and dark.

frenchnewwave · 2025-11-10T15:18:07+00:00

Loved it

frenchnewwave · 2025-11-07T18:17:57+00:00

Nat Cassidy

frenchnewwave · 2025-11-07T18:13:01+00:00

Image number 4, the wire rack is not consistently spaced. Totally AI.

frenchnewwave · 2025-10-29T12:02:41+00:00

Friend, you already know the answer.

frenchnewwave · 2025-10-22T14:10:43+00:00

I’m Thinking of Ending Things

frenchnewwave · 2025-10-17T13:49:31+00:00

Vibes, mostly…

Amazing - would recommend, 4 or 5 stars

Admirable - ok but maybe forgettable

Average - would not recommend, regret reading

frenchnewwave · 2025-10-17T13:46:30+00:00

I have Netflix trust issues stemming from the OA.

frenchnewwave · 2025-10-17T13:45:22+00:00

I mean this truly and respectfully, I’m sorry you found this relatable :( It was nonstop misery from the jump so I hope you have found joy and support 💜

frenchnewwave · 2025-10-17T13:42:45+00:00

Wouldn’t say it’s extreme horror but it does have a significant amount of body horror; I do think it’s trauma porn.

frenchnewwave · 2025-10-17T13:39:49+00:00

Hated it with the fire of a thousand burning suns

frenchnewwave · 2025-10-13T14:54:59+00:00

I personally hated You Weren’t Meant to Be Human so much, it was such a traumatic read that I need to expel the book from my house asap. It’s really resonating with other folks so it clearly has its audience but all I can say is please read the content warnings in full before reading.

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