Emma Noyes delivers a compelling entry into the young adult fantasy romance genre with Soul of Shadow, the first installment in her Norse mythology-inspired series. This contemporary romantasy weaves together elements of The Vampire Diaries’ small-town mystery with the rich tapestry of Nordic folklore, creating a world where ancient gods walk among teenagers and shadows […]
I.V. Marie’s debut novel, Immortal Consequences, transforms the concept of the afterlife into a brutal competition where death is just the beginning of suffering. Set within the shadowy halls of Blackwood Academy—a boarding school perched precariously between life and death—this story weaves together dark academia, supernatural romance, and psychological horror into an unforgettable tapestry that […]
Synopsis: At first glance, Marion Andrews would seem to have it all. She’s just been promoted at her job at the top home design magazine where she’s worked for a few years on the creative team, and she’s earned it, even after a few blunders. Her personality and work ethic have taken her far, but […]
The Cold Light of Fate by Kim Catanzarite Genre: Science Fiction ISBN: 9798991276122 Print Length: 452 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph An emotional, expansive story that explores the vulnerable, personal consequences of multiverse politics With multiverse-collapsing twists and a great cast of narrators, The Cold Light of Fate showcases some truly profound humanity. […]
King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby on June 10, 2025 Genres: Fiction / African American & Black / Mystery & Detective, Fiction / Southern, Fiction / Thrillers / Crime, Fiction / Thrillers / General, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads If you’re drawn to dark, twisty mysteries with a […]
Virginia Evans makes her literary debut with “The Correspondent,” a remarkably intimate epistolary novel that transforms the simple act of letter writing into a profound meditation on memory, guilt, and the human capacity for both cruelty and redemption. Through the meticulous correspondence of Sybil Van Antwerp, a 73-year-old retired legal clerk, Evans crafts a narrative […]
The Booker Prize Longlist 2025 has just been announced. The longlist of 13 books – the ‘Booker Dozen’ – has been chosen by the 2025 judging panel and features novels from nine different countries in a truly global list This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to […]
Scandals by Alex Osman Genre: Poetry ISBN: 9798869166920 Print Length: 104 pages Publisher: Filthy Loot Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui An examination of the American psyche through a fire-starting magnifying glass “Sometimes I miss the respiratory depression / And the thrill that I could die in my sleep” Alex Osman presents Scandals, a searing […]
Barbara O’Neal’s latest offering, “The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth,” reads like a love letter to the transformative power of travel, food, and unexpected friendships. In this deeply moving narrative, O’Neal weaves together the stories of two women—recently divorced Veronica Barrington and grieving Mariah Ellsworth—as they embark on a journey that traces the final, unfinished […]
Hey bookworms! Are you tired of finishing an amazing YA novel and desperately searching for something that gives you the exact same butterflies? Or maybe you’ve found yourself obsessing over certain character dynamics without really understanding why? Welcome to the wonderful world of young adult book tropes – those deliciously familiar patterns that keep us […]