‘Lies We Sing to the Sea’ by Sara Underwood: Set in the world of Homer’s ‘Odyssey,’ it shows young adults that people like them have always existed

In our Lies We Sing to the Sea book review, we want to illuminate how Sara Underwood uses the universality of teenage problems to let people know they aren’t alone, making Greek mythology more approachable in the process. Continue reading “‘Lies We Sing to the Sea’ by Sara Underwood: Set in the world of Homer’s ‘Odyssey,’ it shows young adults that people like them have always existed”

‘End of Story’ by Kylie Scott: Susie and Lars give my favorite Stage Dive couple a run for their money

It’s always a pleasure to crack open a new Kylie Scott story. There’s never a shortage of fun and flirty banter, but it’s truly held together by poignant, soul-bearing honesty and unbelievable character development. I always seem to walk away from her books with a new appreciation for life, and a quality or two from her characters that I strive to emulate. If my End of Story book review is capable of capturing even a modicum of her brilliance, it will be my best work yet. Continue reading “‘End of Story’ by Kylie Scott: Susie and Lars give my favorite Stage Dive couple a run for their money”

‘Wildblood’ by Lauren Blackwood: A spine-tingling dark fantasy filled with terrible beauty

This Wildblood book review is a spoiler-free look at Lauren Blackwood’s sophomore novel, which follows a young woman as she navigates the treachery of a dangerous forest and the people hellbent on conquering it. Continue reading “‘Wildblood’ by Lauren Blackwood: A spine-tingling dark fantasy filled with terrible beauty”

‘The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone’ by Audrey Burges: Love, loss, and magical realism makes this story shine bright

The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges encapsulates a story that stretches across generations and explores all the ways love and loss can affect us, with a mystery steeped in magical realism. Continue reading “‘The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone’ by Audrey Burges: Love, loss, and magical realism makes this story shine bright”