Tana French Books Reviews

Tana thought her wedding day would be the start of forever. Instead, it became the day her world fell apart. Standing at the altar, she watched as her mate, the alpha of the Middle Forest, rejected her in front of everyone. He didn’t just break her heart; he chose her stepsister instead. The betrayal cut deep, but the punishment that followed was even worse. Stripped of her title, exiled from her pack, and forced to drink a potion that severed her mate bond, she lost everything including her connection to her wolf, Phoenix. Alone and abandoned, Tana was thrown into the brutal world of rogues, where survival meant blood, pain, and a heart that refused to break. She learned to fight, to endure, to bury the girl she once was. Then she met Jackson. The ruthless Alpha of the HellGuard pack, Jackson was a ghost from her past, the boy who once had feelings for her. But now, he looks at her like a stranger. The potion changed her face, her scent, her everything. He doesn’t recognize her, and she isn’t sure if that’s a blessing or a curse. Fate may have torn her apart once, but this time, she won’t be the one left bleeding. With revenge burning in her veins and two powerful alphas standing in her way, Tana must decide: Will she destroy the mate who betrayed her,or risk everything for the one who might truly see her? Because love is cruel. And fate? Even crueler.

Adrian Sinclair has his life carefully planned—straight A’s, a flawless academic record, and zero distractions. As a top student at Oakridge University, he’s always been more comfortable buried in books than dealing with people. But when he’s assigned to tutor Liam Hunter, the school’s star athlete, his perfectly controlled world is thrown into chaos. Liam is everything Adrian isn’t—charming, reckless, and effortlessly popular. He needs to pass his classes to stay on the team, but studying has never been his strong suit. When he meets Adrian, he expects another dull tutor, not someone who challenges him in ways he never expected. What starts as a reluctant partnership soon turns into something deeper. Late-night study sessions, stolen glances, and unspoken words blur the lines between friendship and something more. But as feelings grow stronger, so do the obstacles—fear, expectations, and the undeniable truth that love isn’t something you can plan for. Will Adrian and Liam risk it all to embrace what’s between them? Or will their own insecurities and the pressures of college life keep them apart? A slow-burn college romance filled with longing, tension, and the sweetest of lessons—the kind that only love can teach.

"No one, okay!...No one has ever had me,not like you Calla" A pause; I endured badly as she stood on the other side of the door. "You have your whole life, you wanna throw that away and for what?... We'd be tired of all this one day and you'd realize it's not what you wanted and we'd hate each other." she replied, her voice cold and distant. "I'd never hate you!" "you don't know that now!... I'm not going to be between you and you family." Calla Grayson's life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with lung cancer. Desperate for financial help, she's relieved when a French wine company calls her fashion brand for an interview for a lucrative contract. However, things become complicated when she meets James Renault, the company's heir, who is struggling with his own family demons. Their conflicting meet turns into a deal that helps her fashion brand secure the contract for a fashion and Wine show in Paris. As Calla and James navigate their feelings for each other, they must confront the dark secrets of their families' pasts. James's father is a ruthless and abusive man who will stop at nothing to maintain his power and wealth. Calla's Mum Passes leaving her helpless and alone. James also discovers his father secret of his murder of Calla's biological father, he is forced to choose between his loyalty to his family and his love for Calla. Ultimately, James and Calla find healing, forgiveness, and each other. They vow to spend their lives together and build a brighter future, free from the secrets and lies that haunted their families for so long.

Prapto seorang pria beristri tiga, umurnya yang sudah tidak muda lagi. Oleh sebab itu, dia putus asa dan begitu menginginkan anak. Sayangnya, belum juga dikaruniai. "Jamu, Mas?" Ratih yang membantu ibunya menjual jamu keliling kampung, menawarkan jamunya. "Aku hanya butuh anak bukan jamu seperti ini." Ratih pun tersenyum, "Dengan minum jamuku, jangankan anak, semua pasti akan sembuh, kalau istri Mas Prapto tidak juga hamil, aku yang memberikan anak untuk Mas Prapto." Siapa sangka, kalimat itu adalah awal mula pekata datang menghampiri Ratih. Prapto menjadikan Ratih istri ke-4 karena ketiga istrinya tak kunjung hamil juga, bahkan setelah minum jamu buatan Ratih. Apakah Ratih akan hamil? Kenapa ketiga istri Prapto tidak bisa hamil? Apa Ratih mau dijadikan istri ke empat oleh Prapto?

Rania Agista harus rela meninggalkan kampung halaman saat ia tengah berbadan dua. Kejadian itu bermula saat Rania menghadiri acara ulang tahun sahabatnya. Awal petaka terjadi saat Rania dibawa Andra-kekasih sekaligus kakak dari sahabatnya-dalam keadaan tertidur pulas karena obat tidur yang dimasukkan Sinta, sahabatnya. Rania dinyatakan hamil, tetapi Andra tidak mau bertanggungjawab. Akhirnya Rania pergi bersama janin dalam kandungannya. Rania kembali saat anaknya sudah berusia tiga belas tahun. Kampung halamannya menjadi gaduh karena anak Rania begitu mirip dengan kepala desa mereka. Tuhan memang Maha Adil. Rania tidak perlu membalas, tetapi Tuhan tunjukkan segalanya. Karir Andra hancur, kehidupan Sinta berantakan. Karma dibayar tunai.

Vivian Harper has always been invisible—a shy, introverted high schooler who prefers books to bullies at Westbridge High. But when Tyler Grayson, a dangerously handsome transfer student with eyes that pierce through her defenses, arrives, her quiet life unravels. Tyler whispers of werewolves and mates, secrets Vivian can’t comprehend. As Vivian grapples with the truth of her hidden werewolf nature, Tyler reveals his own: he’s a future alpha, bound by pack duty, and Vivian is his fated mate. But with every secret unveiled, a new threat emerges—will their mate bond survive, or will the shadows tear them apart?

They say fate chooses your mate. But what if fate is cruel? Aiden has always been a nobody—abandoned, cursed, forgotten. Raised by Jake, the stoic professor who saved him once. Aiden vanished at sixteen after confessing the one truth that shattered everything: “he loves him.” Now twenty-five and hiding a deadly secret—a feral lycan curse counting down the days—Jake walks into Aiden’s college classroom as his student. Aiden was older, obviously. But, he was bitter and still hurting. Jake left his pack, his title, and his past behind for a quiet life of just books and lectures. But nothing prepared him for Aiden’s return—or the soul-deep pull that threatened to destroy the walls he had built. As the time for curse creeps closer, only one thing can save Aiden- his true mate. Jake’s not just the professor. He’s the one thing Aiden can’t have… and the only one who can save him.

Van and Demani's story began like any other typical love story you read in books or watch in movies. They met, fell in love, got married, and planned a future together. They seemed perfect for each other, and their family even called them "the perfect couple." But like any regular married couple, Van and Demani went through a series of arguments and misunderstandings. They had their ups and downs, too. But because they loved each other so much, they tried to get through it all, hand in hand. Until Demani had a miscarriage... and Van cheated on their marriage. From there, everything began to unravel. They couldn’t fix their problems, and eventually, they separated. They went through a bitter breakup, and Demani thought she would never hear from her husband again. Until two years later, Demani received a letter from Van’s lawyer. Van had been involved in an accident and needed surgery in the United States. One of the requirements for him to leave was to have a family member accompany him. And who else could it be but Demani? They were technically still married because Van had never filed for annulment. Despite her doubts, Demani agreed to help. But there was one condition: They would legally separate after the surgery. But Van had other plans...

Sejak hamil dan ngidam, Sarah sering kali bersikap berlebihan. Dia manja dan meminta sesuatu dengan cara memaksa, tanpa melihat bagaimana kondisiku yang letih. Aku yang merasa hal itu tak benar, akhirnya memberi Sarah pelajaran dengan bersikap tegas. Kuminta ia pergi sendiri membeli martabak kesukaannya. Namun, penyesalan tak berujung setelahnya menyiksaku. Dia pergi, dan tak pernah kembali.

Dua anak bermimpi mengubah sebuah negeri. Terlahir dari dua kasta berbeda, dua dunia mereka satukan bagai mencampur dua warna dalam satu kuas. Pada prosesnya, sesumbar ketidakmungkinan yang dilantangkan orang telah menggaungkan fakta bahwa sekecil pun langkah nyatanya dapat lebih menggelegar dari sebuah guntur. Kasak-kusuk tidak terelakkan, kekhawatiran mencuat, kekuatan-kekuatan besar bangun dari lelap panjang. Sungguh pun baik impian si dua bocah, pertentangan akan perubahan menjadikannya jalan yang teramat berliku. Bukannya menyerah dan berhenti, si dua bocah justru mengokohkan tekad. Walau meragukan dan mustahil dikata orang, semesta yang seakan-akan turut memihak akhirnya menciptakan tanya dalam benak para peragu dan penentang. Oh, masa depan dan negeri yang lebih baik, adakah sungguh takdir milik si dua bocah untuk terwujud?