Seeri by Chiamaka Okike Genre: Romance / LGBTQ ISBN: 9798344395296 Print Length: 90 pages Amazon Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph In which a friendship overflows with yearning and love “Officially a year since Nijah died. She took a deep breath and locked eyes with Kewa. “Okay. Book the taxi.” Kewa is stalking her ex on their […]
Ocean Vuong’s debut novel unfolds like a wound that refuses to heal cleanly—raw, throbbing, and painfully beautiful. In On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Vuong, primarily known for his award-winning poetry collection Night Sky with Exit Wounds, transforms the epistolary form into something revolutionary: a letter written by a son to a mother who cannot read […]
In Kellan McDaniel’s YA debut, Till Death, readers are treated to a refreshingly unapologetic blend of romance, horror, and queer liberation that fearlessly bares its fangs at the systems that seek to oppress LGBTQ+ individuals. The novel follows two gay men – Howard, a high school senior yearning for escape, and George, a vampire frozen […]
Alexandria Warwick’s The West Wind is a quiet explosion of mythology, romance, and self-liberation—hauntingly tender, deeply symbolic, and emotionally rigorous. As the second book in The Four Winds series, it transports readers from the icy grip of The North Wind into the murky, sensual chaos of Under, a realm as psychologically demanding as it is […]
This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. Lights Out by Navessa Allen on August 6, 2024 Genres: Fiction / General, Fiction / Humorous / Black Humor, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction […]
Anna Todd, the bestselling author who captivated millions with her “After” series, delivers another emotional powerhouse with “The Last Sunrise.” This poignant summer romance takes readers to the stunning island of Mallorca, where life, love, and the fleeting nature of time intertwine in a story that will leave you both heartbroken and hopeful. Unlike her […]
Sarah Morgan’s latest novel, “Other People’s Summers” (published as “A Secret Escape” in the UK), delivers a deeply moving exploration of friendship’s resilience. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of England’s Lake District, this story weaves together themes of loyalty, betrayal, and second chances with Morgan’s signature warmth and insight. When Hollywood superstar Nicole Raven finds […]
The Keeper (Sword of Cho Nisi, 5) by D.L. Gardner Genre: Fantasy Print Length: 319 pages Amazon Reviewed by Alexandria Ducksworth D.L. Gardner sure knows how to keep the fantasy alive. Welcome back to the island of Cho Nisi! This time, the legendary island is under a major threat: its magic is fading. Someone has […]
In The Right Move, the second installment of Liz Tomforde’s Windy City series, the author pivots from hockey to hardwood, from mile-high altitudes to grounded emotional stakes. Centered around Ryan Shay, the newly minted NBA captain of the Chicago Devils, and Indy Ivers, his vibrant new roommate (and sister’s best friend), the novel spins a […]
First Aid for Choking Victims by Matthew Zanoni Müller Genre: Literary Fiction / Short Story Collection ISBN: 9798990324022 Print Length: 314 pages Publisher: Malarkey Books Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray Every breath is a battle against the weight of perfection in this unflinching story collection about the vagaries of youth. First Aid for […]