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If you're looking for a cute summer romance, look no further. Summer in the City delivers all the charm and swoon of a great rom-com, with the added bonus of a New York City backdrop that practically breathes on the page. This one was a delightful mix of forced proximity and enemies-to-lovers tropes—two of my… Continue reading Summer in the City by Alex Aster
This book had such an interesting premise, and it landed in my lap just as I was starting a 21-day challenge of my own—so I had to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I became engrossed in the story. Madison is desperate for a change. Fresh off a painful breakup and… Continue reading I’ll Quit When I’m Dead by Luke Smitherd
I devour every Abby Jimenez book she releases, so I was super excited about this one—and of course, she delivered. Jimenez can write a romance like nobody’s business. She always knows exactly how to make me care about her characters so deeply that I have to stop adulting just to finish the book. And this… Continue reading Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
I’ve had Quicksilver sitting on my shelf for a while, and honestly, I’m not sure what took me so long to dive in—because wow, this one lives up to the hype. It’s a slow start, but only because the world building is that good. Callie Hart takes her time introducing the unforgiving desert, the icy… Continue reading Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Jeneva Rose is back with The Perfect Divorce, the sequel to The Perfect Marriage, and let me just say—it’s every bit as wild and juicy as the first one. If you thought Sarah Morgan’s story was over, think again. Eleven years later, she's remarried, a mom, and living what looks like a perfectly normal life...… Continue reading The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose
If you’re looking for a fast, unputdownable thriller with a sharp edge and a twisted sense of humor, Julie Chan Is Dead needs to be on your radar. Julie Chan Is Dead is Zhang’s debut thriller, and wow—what a debut It’s witty, dark, and fast-paced, giving readers a backseat view into the wild world of… Continue reading Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang
The bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant returns with a slow-burning thriller rich in atmosphere and intrigue. They thought escaping the cult would be their salvation. Instead, it led them into one harrowing situation after another. This is told in dual timelines. Frida and Gabriel were part of a cult in which they decided to… Continue reading Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon
Anyone who has ever felt stuck in their twenties, unsure of their purpose or still healing from loss, Passion Project will feel like a comforting, witty hug wrapped in a hopeful love story. London Sperry’s debut novel is a romantic comedy that’s just as much about rediscovering joy as it is about falling in love—and… Continue reading Passion Project by London Sperry
If you're looking for a nonfiction book to pick up, you need to read this one. It's a haunting and powerful examination of mental illness—specifically schizophrenia—told through the devastating story of one family. The narrative alternates between the Galvin family's personal story and the scientific developments around schizophrenia that unfolded during the same time. Don… Continue reading Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker
This book was really good—quietly powerful and emotionally gripping. It took me a couple of chapters to settle into the pace, but once I did, I was completely hooked. The story unfolds slowly but purposefully, drawing you deeper into a world full of secrets, heartache, and impossible choices. Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank… Continue reading Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall