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Review: Death’s Country by R.M. RomeroWe are in our reading-novels-in-verse era baby! And Death’s Country is haunting and full of love. It’s a story about fighting for...
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Review: The Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose UtomiThe Truth of the Aleke is another outstanding installment in the Forever Desert series. It was one of my most anticipated sequels and it...
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Review: A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon & translated by Anton HurA Magical Girl Retires turns fantasy tropes on their head. It manages to balance depth and whimsy in just under 200 pages. If you’ve been...
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Review: Blood on the Tide by Katee RobertHunt on Dark Waters was one of my favorite romance books from 2023. So I had the highest hopes for Blood on the Tide . While this was solid and...
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Review: Kill Her Twice by Stacey LeeLee’s latest Kill Her Twice is a tour de force. It’s a story about sisters, about villains on the screen, and delivers a historical...
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Review: The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark LawrenceIt’s been a hot minute since I read a book by Mark Lawrence, but this one captivated me. A magical library? How am I not going to fall in...
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Review: One Last Word by Suzanne ParkAs a fan of Suzanne Park, this has to be my favorite of her adult releases. Talk about a story about crushes, businesswomen, and family. One Last...
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Review: The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia AlvarezI can’t believe this is my first Julia Alvarez story. The Cemetery of Untold Stories was whimsical. It’s a story about all of the...
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Review: Blood Justice by Terry J. Benton-WalkerBlood Justice swept me away. Easily one of my favorite sequels this year! It’s a story about facing the consequences and dealing with...
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Review: This Could Be Us by Kennedy RyanThis is my first Kennedy Ryan book and it won’t be my last! Talk about a book that swept me away. This Could Be Us felt real. I loved...
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Review: Indian Burial Ground by Nick MedinaThis is my first Nick Medina book and I can already tell it won’t be my last. It straddles the line between mystery and horror. And you can...
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Review: Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. LinFor fans of immersive and detailed fantasies, check out Song of the Six Realms . After The Book of Tea duology from Judy I. Lin I wasn’t...
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Graphic Novels for the SpringFor this spring, can I suggest you read a graphic novel to usher in the warmer weather? It’s perfect for a spring day read and a rainy day...
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Review: Sound the Gong by Joan HeAs someone who loved Strike the Zither , I knew I had to read Sound the Gong . And it was the sequel I needed! If you loved the first, this is a...
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Review: We’re Never Getting Home by Tracy BaduaWe’re Never Getting Home is perfect for the summer concert season. It’s a story about friendship, family, and speaking up for...
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Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties by Jesse Q. SutantoAs a fan of the Aunties series, you know I had to read the latest family mystery The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties . If you love a mystery...
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Review: When I’m Her by Sarah Zachrich JengFor fans of thrillers of friendship, When I’m Her is an interesting genre blending story about obsession. It’s about mistakes,...
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Review: Book Lovers by Emily HenryNot going to lie, after Happy Place I wasn’t sure about this one. But I’ve heard so many good things about Book Lovers I was...
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“Have You Eaten Yet?” Food in Fathomfolk by Eliza ChanCalling all foodies! Today I’m hosting an amazing guest post written by Eliza Chen, author of Fathomfolk all about the food in the book....
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Interview with Meg Eden KuyattI am so happy to be hosting this author interview. This middle grade story in verse is heartfelt and I just want to gift it to all the middle...
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Blog Tour: Book Review: The Final Curse of Ophelia Cray by Christine CalellaCalling everyone who wants to journey on the high seas. If you love the idea of determining our fate on a nautical adventure, this is for you....
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Blog Tour: Book Review: Icarus by K. AncrumI loved how Icarus feels subtle and insightful. It examines complex messy family dynamics and relationships full of resentment, duty, and...
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Review: In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati AlexanderWe love a video game developer and In a Not So Perfect World is a story about ambition, love, and speaking up for ourselves. It’s about...
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Review: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka MurataI’ve heard so much about Convenience Store Woman and when I was given it as a gift, I dove in immediately! This shorter book packs a punch...
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Review: The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora ReyesI loved The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School and knew I had to read this one. It’s a story about rape, solidarity, community, and...
