E. Lockhart’s latest addition to her beloved We Were Liars universe proves that some family legacies are impossible to escape—and some truths are too dangerous to uncover. We Fell Apart stands as the third installment in a series that has captivated readers with its gothic sensibility and atmospheric storytelling, though this time the story ventures […]
E. Lockhart’s Family of Liars delivers what fans of We Were Liars have been craving: a darker, more visceral exploration of the Sinclair family’s carefully curated façade. This prequel transports readers to 1987, decades before Cadence’s summer on Beechwood Island, revealing that the Sinclairs’ capacity for deception—and self-destruction—runs far deeper than their immaculate white linen […]
Synopsis: Wild things run loose at the border. They know that the caravan is coming. Their reach is disturbingly effective, and they have a fierce appetite. The sentinels are patient and can be quite disarming. From the outskirts of Boston, in 1800, London Oxford’s family climbed aboard a sleigh that was bound for the promised […]
Travel the world without leaving your chair. Malaysia is one of the most ethnically diverse nations in Southeast Asia—home to vibrant Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities—its literature reflects a fascinating range of identities, tensions, and stories. Enjoy 5 Stunning Malaysian Books to Read. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at […]
A Summer Lasts Forever by Tamar Anolic Genre: Young Adult Fiction ISBN: 9798289421388 Print Length: 204 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Grace Okubo A thoughtful coming-of-age story about love, family, and finding the courage to be yourself In A Summer Lasts Forever, we meet two teenagers from slightly different worlds but caught in very similar […]
Wrench in the Plan by Jay Shirtz Genre: Audiobook / Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Crime Length: 10 h 26 mins Apple Reviewed by Toni Woodruff | Content warnings: pedophilia, child sexual abuse An edgy crime thriller singed with gritty realism and heartbreaking scandal John Edmund Pike is a pedophile and a child killer. He’s […]
There’s something intoxicating about a romance that begins with a death sentence. Amber Hamilton’s debut novel, Seven Deadly Thorns, plunges readers into a world where magic is punishable by execution, yet it thrives in the shadows of Vandenberghe Academy—a crumbling institution trapped within castle walls by poisonous Mists. This is dark academia at its most […]
Adrienne Young ventures into entirely new territory with Fallen City, trading her signature seafaring adventures for the marble halls and blood-soaked streets of Isara—a city caught between divine favor and mortal corruption. This departure from her previous works like the Sky and Sea duology and the World of the Narrows series showcases Young’s remarkable versatility […]
The Lightning-Rod Man by Herman Melville was first published in Putnam’s Magazine, August 1854. When the narrator opens his door to a lightning-rod salesman, the two become involved in a philosophical discussion about faith and the will of God. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to […]
Marissa Meyer, the mastermind behind the beloved Lunar Chronicles and the enchanting Gilded duology, returns with a deliciously dark standalone that proves she remains the reigning queen of fairy tale retellings. The House Saphir takes the grisly French folktale of Bluebeard and transforms it into something entirely fresh—a gothic romantasy that crackles with wit, genuine […]