In the realm of young adult fantasy, few series have captured readers’ imaginations quite like Alex Aster’s Lightlark saga. Following the phenomenal success of her debut novel Lightlark, Alex Aster returns with Nightbane, a darker, more complex exploration of power, memory, and the devastating choices that shape our destinies. As the second installment in what […]
In the realm of contemporary romance, few tropes are as deliciously satisfying as the fake relationship narrative. Jamie Wesley’s Fake It Till You Bake It serves up this beloved premise with a fresh twist, blending the worlds of professional football, reality TV drama, and artisanal baking into a compelling romance that proves sometimes the best […]
Book Review: Lost Graces

Lost Graces by Helen Montague Foster Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense ISBN: 9798891324305 Print Length: 254 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff An introspective thriller that unearths the insidious nature of profiting from the ill Dr. Nancy Thomas is an accomplished psychiatrist who has begun seeing two worrying patients, Alan […]
Crossed by Emily McIntire
In the realm of dark contemporary romance, few authors dare to tread the delicate line between sacred and sinful with the masterful precision of Emily McIntire. The latest offering in the Never After series by Emily McIntire, Crossed, weaves a haunting reimagining of The Hunchback of Notre Dame that challenges our perceptions of good and […]
Twisted by Emily McIntire
In a genre saturated with fairy tale retellings, Emily McIntire’s Never After series stands apart by delving into the darker aspects of beloved stories, giving voice to the villains we love to hate. With Twisted, the fourth installment in this compelling series, Emily McIntire proves once again that the line between hero and villain is […]
Hooked by Emily McIntire
In a world where fairy tales often paint clear lines between heroes and villains, Emily McIntire’s “Hooked” dares to blur these boundaries, offering a dark and sensual reimagining of Peter Pan that asks: What if the villain deserves his own happy ending? As the first installment in the Never After Series, which promises to give […]
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
In a literary landscape increasingly dominated by rapid-fire plots and instant gratification, Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi stands as a testament to the power of patient storytelling and philosophical depth. Like the endless halls of its setting, the novel reveals its secrets gradually, allowing readers to become as wonderfully lost in its mysteries as its protagonist is […]
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage on March 5, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Romance / Western Pages: 320 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads “If you like who you are, why is it so hard to believe other people do too?” The last thing […]
The Cunning Detective Book Quiz

From classic tales from Agatha Christie to modern crime thrillers, test your knowledge of Detective Books with our Cunning Detective Book Quiz. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Cunning Detective Book Quiz QUIZ START Books Featured in the Quiz Click on the image […]
The Anti-Heroes by Jen Lancaster
In a world obsessed with superheroes saving the day, Jen Lancaster’s latest novel “The Anti-Heroes” presents a refreshingly different perspective: what if the real heroes are the ones who overcome their everyday fears? Known for her comedic memoirs like “Bitter is the New Black” and “Such a Pretty Fat,” Lancaster brings her signature wit and […]