In the crowded landscape of Civil War fiction, Chris Bohjalian’s “The Jackal’s Mistress” carves out distinctive territory by exploring the profound moral complexities faced by ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. Set in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in 1864, this meticulously researched novel draws inspiration from an actual historical episode while crafting an original narrative that […]
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In horror films, there’s always that one girl who makes it to the end—the one who outsmarts the killer, who turns the tables, who survives until sunrise when the credits roll. But what happens after? What sort of life awaits someone who’s witnessed unimaginable carnage, who’s faced down a monster and lived? This is the […]
Elena Armas, the author who charmed readers with The Spanish Love Deception, returns with a slow-burn, heartfelt, and deeply introspective second installment in her Love Deception series: The American Roommate Experiment. This novel focuses on Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín—Catalina’s best friend and cousin, respectively—as they navigate proximity, emotional vulnerability, and the creative paralysis of […]
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Summer in the City by Alex Aster
In her adult debut novel, Summer in the City, Alex Aster—best known for her #1 New York Times bestselling YA fantasy series Lightlark—demonstrates her versatility by crafting a witty, emotional, and deliciously satisfying contemporary romance. Set against the backdrop of a sweltering New York summer, this story delivers all the trappings of a great rom-com […]