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Book Review: American Entropy

American Entropy by Travis Hupp Genre: Poetry / American ISBN: 9798891326996 Print Length: 234 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Mandy Bach Both a seething criticism of the American political climate and a compelling argument for interpersonal closeness American Entropy by Travis Hupp is an expansive exploration into the emotional life of a […]

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I Know How This Ends by Holly Smale

Holly Smale’s latest offering, “I Know How This Ends,” presents readers with a delightfully complex question: if you knew exactly how your love story would unfold—including its eventual ending—would you still choose to live it? This ambitious romantic novel, infused with magical realism and time-bending elements, marks a significant departure from Smale’s beloved Geek Girl […]

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STARRED Book Review: Rewilding by Lisa Gerlits

Rewilding by Lisa Gerlits Genre: Middle Grade / Contemporary ISBN: 9798991123709 Print Length: 288 pages Publisher: One ELM Books Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui A tender story about family, healing, and the power of rediscovering childhood amidst life’s hardest truths “I guess some things will grow without tending.” Family secrets grow like weeds in […]

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It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan

It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan on May 27, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy, Fiction / Women Pages: 368 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads Annabel Monaghan does it again with It’s a Love Story—a witty, charming, and slightly chaotic rom-com that delivers heart, humor, and […]

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Handsome Devil by L.J. Shen

L.J. Shen concludes her captivating Forbidden Love series with Handsome Devil, a dark romance that pushes every boundary while delivering an emotionally devastating love story. Following the success of Truly Madly Deeply and Wildest Dreams, this third installment proves why Shen has become a master of morally gray antiheroes and the women brave enough to […]

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What Hunger by Catherine Dang

Catherine Dang’s sophomore effort, What Hunger, serves a feast that readers won’t soon forget—though they might question their appetite afterward. Following her debut Nice Girls (2021), Dang plunges deeper into the violent undercurrents of teenage girlhood, crafting a supernatural horror narrative that gnaws at the bones of generational trauma and immigrant identity with unflinching precision. […]

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Review: Spellbound by the Captain’s Curse by Frances Mary Dunham

Synopsis: A Spicy Fantasy Romance of Blood Magic, Cursed Lovers, and Storm-Bound Passion. She came for vengeance. He offered ruin. Together, they’ll defy the gods—or die trying. Heiress Abigail Derby was born to rule the seas. She’s fought her way through storms, smugglers, and scheming noblemen to claim her place at the helm of her […]

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The Alchemist by H. P. Lovecraft

The Alchemist by H. P. Lovecraft was written in 1908, when Lovecraft was 17 or 18, and first published in the November 1916 issue of the United Amateur. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Alchemist by H. P. Lovecraft The Alchemist by H. […]

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Fake Skating by Lynn Painter

Fake Skating by Lynn Painter on September 30, 2025 Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Love & Romance, Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / General, Young Adult Fiction / General, Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports Pages: 448 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads Growing […]

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The Witch’s Orchard by Archer Sullivan

In the mist-shrouded hollows of Western North Carolina, where folklore bleeds into reality and the past refuses to stay buried, Archer Sullivan weaves a spellbinding tale that marks an impressive debut in the mystery thriller genre. The Witch’s Orchard introduces readers to Annie Gore, a former Air Force special investigator turned private eye whose latest […]