The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly

Matt McCarthy writes his memoir "The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly" from his heart. McCarthy's book is a candid account into his life as a first-year resident at a major hospital. The author does a great job of succinctly conveying information that is simple enough for a non-medical professional to understand. In his memoir, McCarthy describes the arduous hardships he endured while working long shifts and tending to critically injured patients. Despite the grim setting, the book is infused with moments of humor that makes it an entertaining read.

I would highly recommend this book to anybody who is pursuing a career in the medical field as well as to those who are curious about the daily life of a young doctor who's just starting out on a rewarding career path.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.

The Mask

The Mask is the fifth entry in the Vanessa Munroe series written by Taylor Stevens. The storyline picks up where the last book left off. In The Mask, the main character Vanessa Michael Munroe, a secret government intelligence agent travels to Japan to join her lover Miles Bradford who's on assignment as a security consultant at a high-tech facility on which other entities have designs. When he is arrested for murder, Munroe must go to great lengths to prove his innocence. Her journey is not so simple as she is being hunted by those who want Bradford put away for the rest of his life.

I enjoyed reading The Mask. Since this is book number five, I strongly suggest you read the first four books as they offer more of a glimpse of the main characters. Nevertheless, the plot of the book is just as suspenseful as that of the first four novels. Coupled with great character development and a strong female protagonist, The Mask makes a thrilling read for anyone who enjoys authors like Lee Child, Brad Taylor, and Brad Thor.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.

Dodgers

Dodgers is a coming-of-age book written by Bill Beverly. The plot of the book is as follows. The main character, East, who is a gang member along with his brother and two other young men, are asked by their gang leader to go to Wisconsin to kill a witness who played part in East's uncle arrest. They have never been outside of Los Angeles, so this trip will be an adventure. Along the way, the gang gets into all sorts of adventures and it is up to them to figure out how to move forward.

Overall, I liked the novel. The characters are extremely well-developed. Even though they are hardened criminals, there is a human side to them. Bill Beverly does a great job of ensuring that the boys' good side is shown as much as possible and he also presents all sides of human nature, from camaraderie to conflict and disagreement.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.