BOOKLOVES

Kelley Armstrong delivers a chilling supernatural horror that transcends typical ghost stories, weaving together family trauma, colonial folklore, and psychological terror in The Haunting of Paynes Hollow. This standalone novel marks a compelling return to Armstrong’s horror roots, combining the atmospheric dread of her Rockton series with the supernatural elements that made her Otherworld novels […]

Julie Leong’s sophomore offering, The Keeper of Magical Things, proves that lightning can indeed strike twice in the same delightfully cozy corner of the fantasy world. Following the success of The Teller of Small Fortunes, Leong returns with another heartwarming tale that feels like settling into your favorite armchair with a steaming cup of tea […]

Nic Stone’s leap from young adult literature to adult fiction arrives with considerable force in Boom Town, a psychological thriller that explores power, agency, and survival within Atlanta’s exotic dancing community. While the novel demonstrates Stone’s evolving narrative sophistication and fearless approach to complex subject matter, it occasionally struggles under the weight of its ambitious […]

Marie Lu’s adult debut, Red City, marks a brilliant evolution from her beloved young adult works like Legend and The Young Elites, delivering a sophisticated contemporary fantasy that transforms Los Angeles into a glittering battlefield where alchemy and ambition collide. This is not merely a coming-of-age tale—it’s a meditation on power, perfection, and the devastating […]

In a literary landscape saturated with dystopian narratives, Ariel Sullivan emerges as a distinctive new voice with her debut novel “Conform,” the first installment in what promises to be an ambitious trilogy. This carefully crafted story transcends typical genre boundaries, weaving together elements of romance, rebellion, and profound social commentary into a narrative that feels […]

In a literary landscape saturated with passive princesses waiting for rescue, Cait Jacobs delivers a refreshing debut that challenges every fairy tale convention. The Princess Knight isn’t merely a romance novel disguised as fantasy—it’s a bold exploration of what happens when determination meets destiny, wrapped in Celtic-inspired mythology that feels both familiar and entirely new. […]