The Scarlett Synopsis

Read. Finish. Review. Taking a dive into my recent reads and takes.

Hi! I’m Scarlett. I love reading, and I’m opinionated about the books I read. If you want to read a book I’ve read or like reading reviews, I’m here for you! About

Author: maurss501

  • Love in the Golden Years?

    The Night Nurse and the Jewel Thief Book Review Once upon a time, I found a site called NetGalley where readers (and reviewers) could request to read ARCs. Whoever told me about this site, my TBR has never been the same. This is my second ARC I was approved to read. Granted, I did get…

  • Grab Some Food & A Drink: A Taste for Murder Book Review

    The sun is hot, the Aperol is chilled, the murder is ice cold… Ah, my first ARC from NetGalley. This book was released on August 4th. Fear not, I did review it on NetGalley and Goodreads before the release. This post is just a little behind. (Okay, a lot behind. What else is new?) “The…

  • Falling Behind: Crocheting and Reading

    The author reflects on their reading journey, acknowledging a significant delay in reaching their goal of 60 books for the year. Despite life challenges and stress, they graduated and enrolled in an MBA program. They found solace in crocheting, audiobooks, and movies currently reading two books, while their cats, Miso and Mochi, bring joy.

  • A (Very) Belated Year in Review P.2  – The Lows

    Part 2 of the books read in 2025. Titled “The Lows” for containing the lower-rated books.

  • A (Very) Belated Year In Review P.1 – The Highs

    In 2025, the author exceeded their reading expectations, completing 64 books, surpassing their previous year’s total by 51. They explored various genres, including thrillers and young adult fiction, discovering new favorite authors along the way. Amid mixed ratings, they reflected on the subjective nature of book critiques while sharing notable reads.

  • In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.