You know that friend who peaked in high school? The one who was absolutely magnetic in their sophomore year, had everyone talking about them, and then… well, let’s just say their junior year was a bit of a hot mess? That’s basically middle book syndrome in a nutshell, except instead of questionable fashion choices and […]
Jenny Han books are gateways to the nostalgia of growing up—the shocks, the secrets, the fleeting joy of summers, and the ache of first heartbreaks. With every book, Han reminds us of how ordinary moments—an unmailed letter, a silly dream, a bitter friendship—can define who we become. Her artistry is in the everyday: she captures […]
Jenny Han’s We’ll Always Have Summer delivers a powerful and emotionally charged finale to the beloved Summer trilogy, forcing readers to confront the messy reality that sometimes love isn’t enough to sustain a relationship. After following Belly Conklin through her tumultuous journey of first love, heartbreak, and self-discovery across The Summer I Turned Pretty and […]
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Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood on May 27, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General Pages: 416 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Maybe he was the love of my life. No, I am certain that he was. But happy endings are not the rule. Sometimes you give it […]
Jenny Han’s final installment in the beloved To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy arrives with the weight of endings and the promise of new beginnings. Always and Forever, Lara Jean doesn’t merely conclude a series—it orchestrates a symphony of change that resonates with anyone who has ever stood at the crossroads between who […]
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Book Review: Of Wind and Wolves
Of Wind and Wolves by J.M. Elliott Genre: Historical Fiction ISBN: 978-1966394013 Print Length: 502 pages Publisher: Warden Tree Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Erin Britton At the intersection of history and mythology, Anaiti encounters both human dangers and otherworldly foes. Set in the fifth century BCE and unfolding against the immense and unforgiving backdrop […]
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House of the Beast by Michelle Wong
Michelle Wong’s debut novel House of the Beast emerges from the shadows like its protagonist—scarred, defiant, and utterly compelling. Known primarily for her work as the illustrator of The Legend of Korra graphic novels, Wong transitions into prose with a voice that feels both ancient and urgently contemporary. This dark fantasy weaves together themes of […]
A White Duck in a Black Pond by Dane Wycoff Genre: Nonfiction / Race ISBN: 9798891326712 Print Length: 316 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui A moving story about how racism transcends skin color Dane Wycoff’s A White Duck in a Black Pond is a raw look into the nuances of […]
James Patterson and Vicky Ward’s collaborative effort, “The Idaho Four – An American Tragedy,” represents an ambitious attempt to transform one of America’s most haunting recent criminal cases into a comprehensive narrative that reads like fiction while maintaining journalistic integrity. The result is a complex work that succeeds brilliantly in some areas while stumbling in […]
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Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola
Bolu Babalola returns to the vibrant world she crafted in her debut novel Honey & Spice with Sweet Heat, the eagerly anticipated sequel that proves lightning can indeed strike twice. Where the first book introduced us to the sharp-witted Kiki Banjo and her complex relationship with Malakai Korede, this follow-up plunges us into the messy, […]