BOOKLOVES

Lindsay Hameroff’s sophomore novel “Never Planned on You” delivers a charming, witty tale of unexpected second chances that had me laughing out loud and occasionally wiping away tears. This rom-com sparkles with authentic dialogue, relatable family dynamics, and the kind of chemistry between leads that makes you want to scream at them to just get […]

Victoria Christopher Murray’s Harlem Rhapsody unfolds like a jazz composition – rhythmic, complex, and resonant, with moments of quiet reflection punctuated by passionate crescendos. In this ambitious historical novel, Murray crafts a compelling portrait of Jessie Redmon Fauset, a pioneering but often overlooked figure of the Harlem Renaissance who nurtured literary giants while harboring ambitions […]

In her latest memoir, “Cleavage: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us,” Jennifer Finney Boylan offers readers a poignant exploration of gender through her unique perspective as someone who has lived life as both a man and a woman. The title itself serves as a clever metaphor—reflecting both division and connection—mirroring Boylan’s own journey across […]

With Oathbound, Tracy Deonn concludes The Legendborn Cycle, which began with the compelling Legendborn and escalated dramatically in Bloodmarked. In this gripping finale, Deonn returns readers to Bree Matthews’ harrowing journey, blending Arthurian myth with nuanced explorations of grief, power, and the complex legacy of ancestry. While the book has garnered widespread acclaim, it isn’t […]

In Bloodmarked, the highly anticipated second installment of Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn Cycle, readers dive deeper into the spellbinding world first introduced in Legendborn. Known for her vivid storytelling and insightful character development, Deonn elevates her narrative, further enriching the complex tapestry of Arthurian legend blended with contemporary themes of loss, legacy, and identity. Navigating the […]

In her sparkling debut novel, Bad Publicity, Bianca Gillam delivers a contemporary romance that transcends the typical enemies-to-lovers trope by weaving in profound themes of grief, forgiveness, and healing. Bad Publicity takes readers on an emotionally rich journey across Europe’s most beautiful cities, while delicately unpacking the complex layers of its protagonists’ shared past and […]