This Into the Light book review takes a spoiler-free look at Mark Oshiro’s latest novel, which follows Manny and Eli as they confront their past and look to a brighter future. Continue reading “‘Into the Light’ by Mark Oshiro: A visceral thriller that illuminates life’s darkest truths”
This Lucha of the Night Forest book review takes a look at Tehlor Kay Mejia’s latest novel about a girl who will do anything to protect her sister, even if it means striking a bargain with a sinister god. Continue reading “‘Lucha of the Night Forest’ by Tehlor Kay Mejia: One choice can save the world—or condemn it”
Our The Severed Thread book review is a spoiler-free look at Leslie Vedder’s sequel to her gender-bent Sleeping Beauty, The Bone Spindle. Continue reading “‘The Severed Thread’ by Leslie Vedder: ‘Bone Spindle’ sequel offers deeper friendships, higher stakes, and larger sacrifices”
With this The Memory Eater exclusive excerpt, get a taste of what Rebecca Mahoney will offer in her latest novel, which features a mysterious monster and a sprinkle of magical realism. Continue reading “‘The Memory Eater’ exclusive excerpt: Rebecca Mahoney warns us that forgetting comes at a price”
This She Is a Haunting book review will either convince you that Trang Thanh Tran’s debut novel is your next favorite horror read, or it’ll send you running for the hills. Continue reading “‘She Is a Haunting’ by Trang Thanh Tran: A queer Gothic horror novel as delicious as it is disturbing”
This The Last Tale of the Flower Bride book review takes a spoiler-free look at Roshani Chokshi’s stunningly dark and beautiful adult debut. Continue reading “‘The Last Tale of the Flower Bride’ by Roshani Chokshi: An ode to the darker side of fairy tales”
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”
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”
In our VenCo book review, we explore what a coven is like from a decolonized perspective. Continue reading “‘VenCo’ by Cherie Dimaline: A book for a new generation of witches”
Our Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies book review tackles the latest out of Rick Riordan Presents, which focuses on the Chinese story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Continue reading “‘Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies’ by Stacey Lee: A classic Chinese folktale reimagined for a new audience”
This Radiant Sin book review is a spoiler-free look at the fourth book in the Dark Olympus series—and it might be the hottest one yet. Continue reading “‘Radiant Sin’ by Katee Robert: Apollo and Cassandra’s slow burn romance is scorching hot”
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”
If you’ve had a rough time getting back into reading, maybe consider checking out this The Game book review. This story, by Vi Keeland, embodies all the best qualities of a good romance. Continue reading “‘The Game’ by Vi Keeland: The perfect story to smash a bad case of reader’s block”
In our Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute book review, we want to examine how Talia Hibbert perfected the modern romance for young adults. Continue reading “‘Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute’ by Talia Hibbert: This YA romance redefines who’s allowed to be desirable”
Our The Villa book review begs you to pick up Rachel Hawkins’ next suspense novel, which contains a mystery spanning generations. Continue reading “‘The Villa’ by Rachel Hawkins: A layered Gothic mystery full of love, loss, and murder”
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