Book Reviews

Cover of The Determined by Rachel Rueckert, a historical fiction novel inspired by the true stories of legendary female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
The Determined by Rachel Rueckert
The Determined by Rachel Rueckert brings the lives of infamous female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read to life in an immersive historical fiction novel exploring courage, identity, and defying... Read more...
Cover of The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao, a magical realism novel about a mysterious train built from dreams, memories, hope, and regret.
The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao
The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yambao is a beautifully written magical realism novel that transforms dreams, memories, regrets, and hope into an unforgettable journey aboard a mysterious train. Read... Read more...
Cover of Crueler Mercies by Maren Chase, a historical fantasy featuring alchemy, sapphic romance, political intrigue, and female rage.
Crueler Mercies By Maren Chase
Crueler Mercies by Maren Chase is a gripping historical fantasy that blends alchemy, sapphic romance, political intrigue, and themes of female rage into a powerful story of survival and revenge.... Read more...
Cover of Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things by Breanne Randall, a romantasy novel featuring witch sisters, forbidden romance, memory magic, and enchanting world-building.
Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things by Breanne Randall
Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things by Breanne Randall is a beautifully crafted romantasy featuring witch sisters, a unique memory-based magic system, forbidden romance, and enchanting world-building. Read my spoiler-free review. Read more...
Cover of Slipstream by Madge Maril, a Formula 1 romance featuring a documentarian, a racing driver, and a story of healing and second chances.
Slipstream By Madge Maril
Slipstream by Madge Maril is a contemporary Formula 1 romance following a documentarian and a racing driver as they navigate love, healing, and the pressures of the motorsport world. Read... Read more...
Cover of Hunted in the Shadows by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley, an urban romantasy featuring fairies, monster hunters, supernatural adventure, and slow-burn romance.
Hunted in the Shadows By Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley (Shot in the Dark #2)
Hunted in the Shadows by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley expands the Shot in the Dark series with thrilling supernatural adventures, fairy lore, monster hunters, romance, and unforgettable character growth.... Read more...
Cover of Shot in the Dark by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley, an urban fantasy novel featuring fairies, monster hunters, supernatural creatures, and action-packed adventure.
Shot in the Dark By Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley (Shot in the Dark #1)
Shot in the Dark by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley is an exciting urban fantasy filled with monster hunters, fairies, witty banter, supernatural mysteries, and action-packed adventure. Read my spoiler-free... Read more...
Cover of Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, the third novel in the Assistant to the Villain series featuring magical adventure, found family, fairy tale twists, and slow-burn romance.
Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Assistant to the Villain #3)
Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a heartfelt and hilarious romantasy packed with multiple character perspectives, magical adventures, found family, fairy tale twists, and a rewarding slow-burn... Read more...
Cover of Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, the second novel in the Assistant to the Villain series featuring magical adventure, found family, and fantasy romance.
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Assistant to the Villain #2)
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer delivers everything fans loved about the first book—more humor, magical adventures, found family, lovable characters, and swoon-worthy romance. Read my spoiler-free review... Read more...
Cover of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, a romantasy novel featuring workplace romance, magical chaos, witty humor, and an unforgettable villain.
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Assistant to the Villain #1)
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a hilarious romantasy packed with witty banter, lovable characters, magical chaos, and a slow-burn romance between an assistant and the kingdom's... Read more...
Cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, the third novel in The Empyrean series featuring dragons, magic, romance, and epic fantasy.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Spoilers) (The Empyrean #3)
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros raises the stakes of The Empyrean series with epic battles, beloved dragons, heartbreaking twists, and unforgettable character moments. Read my spoiler-filled review of the highly... Read more...
Cover of Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey, a contemporary romance featuring a marriage of convenience, witty banter, and emotional healing.
Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey (Spoilers) (A Vine Mess #2)
Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey is a heartwarming romance filled with a marriage of convenience, unforgettable banter, emotional growth, and lovable characters. Read my review of the second book in... Read more...
Cover of Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey, a contemporary romance featuring secret admirer letters, opposites attract, and small-town charm.
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey (A Vine Mess #1)
Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey is a delightful contemporary romance that blends opposites attract, secret admirer letters, witty banter, and emotional healing. Read my spoiler-free review of the first book... Read more...
Cover of Cross the Line by Simone Soltani, a Formula 1 romance featuring friends-to-lovers, emotional growth, and life on the racing circuit.
Cross the Line by Simone Soltani (Lights Out #1)
Cross the Line by Simone Soltani is a heartfelt Formula 1 romance with dual POV, a best friend's little sister romance, disability representation, and lovable characters. Read my spoiler-free review... Read more...
Cover of The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop, an inspiring memoir about her life, Broadway career, and time on Gilmore Girls.
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop is an inspiring memoir that goes far beyond Gilmore Girls, offering an honest look at her life, Broadway career, personal triumphs, and the... Read more...
Cover of My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher, a paranormal romance featuring demons, jazz clubs, curses, and supernatural romance.
My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher (Hell Bent #1)
My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher is a witty paranormal romance blending demons, jazz music, curses, and romance with lovable characters and laugh-out-loud moments. Read my spoiler-free review of... Read more...
Cover of Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris, a gothic historical fantasy featuring monster hunters, Dracula mythology, and a sapphic mystery set in Paris.
Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris
Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris is a captivating gothic fantasy set in 20th-century Europe, blending Dracula mythology, Sherlock Holmes lore, monster hunting, mystery, and a beautifully written slow-burn sapphic... Read more...
Cover of Fairy Tale by Stephen King, a dark fantasy novel about a teenager who discovers a hidden magical world beyond an old shed.
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Fairy Tale by Stephen King is a captivating dark fantasy that blends coming-of-age storytelling with magic, adventure, and unforgettable characters. Read my spoiler-free review of this imaginative modern fairy tale. Read more...
Cover of The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord, a contemporary romance featuring fake dating, friendship, grief, and a charming small-town setting.
The Break Up Pact by Emma Lord
The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord is a heartwarming contemporary romance filled with fake dating, childhood friends, small-town charm, and emotional healing. Read my spoiler-free review of this cozy romantic... Read more...
Cover of Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey, a contemporary romance novel and the third book in the Big Shots series.
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey (Big Shots #3)
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey delivers humor, heart, and sizzling chemistry as Sig Gauthier and Chloe Clifford navigate an unexpected family connection, friendship, and romance. Read my spoiler-free review... Read more...
Cover of Hearts on Thin Ice by Katie Kennedy, a contemporary hockey romance about grief, healing, and unexpected love.
Hearts on Thin Ice by Katie Kennedy
Hearts on Thin Ice by Katie Kennedy is a contemporary hockey romance that explores grief, healing, career ambitions, and finding love after loss. Read my spoiler-free review of this emotional... Read more...
Cover of Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce, a YA romance featuring Dungeons & Dragons, friendship, found family, and first love.
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce (Dungeons and Drama #2)
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce is a sweet YA romance filled with Dungeons & Dragons adventures, lovable characters, supportive friendships, and a charming friends-to-lovers story. Read my spoiler-free review... Read more...
Cover of Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce, a YA romance featuring Dungeons & Dragons, fake dating, musical theater, and friendship.
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce (Dungeons and Drama #1)
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce is a delightful YA romance packed with fake dating, Dungeons & Dragons, musical theater, supportive friendships, and heartfelt family moments. Read my spoiler-free review... Read more...
Cover of The Favorites by Layne Fargo, a literary fiction novel about competitive figure skating, ambition, obsession, and scandal.
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
The Favorites by Layne Fargo is an unforgettable literary drama blending the intensity of competitive figure skating with obsession, toxic relationships, ambition, and scandal. Read my spoiler-free review of one... Read more...
Cover of Airay: Power Forgotten by Coz K.A., a sci-fi fantasy novel featuring the immersive world of Anaiess and elemental magic.
Airay: Power Forgotten by Coz K.A.
Airay: Power Forgotten by Coz K.A. is a captivating sci-fi fantasy that delivers immersive world-building, lovable characters, and a story that keeps you invested from beginning to end. Read my... Read more...
Cover of Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao, a magical realism fantasy novel featuring a moonlit blue landscape with paper boats floating across the water.
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao is a stunning magical realism novel filled with unforgettable imagery, profound themes, and breathtaking storytelling. Read my spoiler-free review of this beautifully crafted journey... Read more...