Discovered through the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, The Phoenix Pencil Company turned out to be one of those rare books that quietly surprises you—layered, imaginative, and deeply heartfelt. Allison King’s debut is a moving blend of historical fiction and magical realism, grounded in themes of memory, connection, and the stories we inherit. The… Continue reading The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
Category: Reviews
Overruled by Lana Ferguson
Danica Pierce has one great love in her life: work. As one of the top divorce lawyers in Austin, Danica lets her caseload keep her warm at night and has no problem being married to her job, not when love only ends in hurt. When the biggest case of her career gives her a shot… Continue reading Overruled by Lana Ferguson
The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
Annie Hartnett’s The Road to Tender Hearts is the kind of novel that sneaks up on you—in the best way possible. It’s quirky, warm, unexpectedly moving, and just the type of story I didn’t know I needed. At the center of this delightfully oddball road trip is PJ Halliday, a sixty-something lottery winner with a… Continue reading The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
My Fault by Mercedes Ron
Seventeen-year-old Noah Morgan loves her quiet, normal life in Toronto. But when her mother returns from a cruise unexpectedly married to a billionaire and announces they are moving to L.A., Noah is suddenly shoved out of her comfort zone and into a glittering world of illegal street races, lavish pool parties, and spoiled rich kids.… Continue reading My Fault by Mercedes Ron
How Freaking Romantic by Emily Harding
How Freaking Romantic promises a fiery feminist lead, an enemies-to-lovers arc, and plenty of emotional depth—but for me, it unfortunately missed the mark. The story follows Beatrice Nilsson, a fierce law student with a lot on her plate: student debt, systemic inequality, and the recent implosion of her best friends’ marriage. Bea is the type… Continue reading How Freaking Romantic by Emily Harding
June First by Jennifer Hartmann
When Brant was six years old, his father made a choice that altered the course of his entire life. Because of what he did, the only girl Brant ever loved became the only girl he couldn't have.Though in a lot of ways, he did have her...He had her first steps, her first words, her first… Continue reading June First by Jennifer Hartmann
Road Trip With A Vampire by Jenna Levine
Jenna Levine serves up another zany, heartwarming paranormal rom-com in this third installment of her series—this time featuring a vampire with amnesia and a yoga studio–owning witch with secrets of her own. It’s a fun, lighthearted ride with just the right mix of magic, mystery, and romance. Grizelda “Zelda” Watson thought she’d left vampires behind… Continue reading Road Trip With A Vampire by Jenna Levine
Fearless by Lauren Roberts
Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray was prepared for a death sentence, not a proposal. After killing the king, marriage to his son, Kitt, was the last thing she, or the kingdom, expected. But with her role as queen, Paedyn would have the chance to unite Ilya and create a kingdom where Ordinaries live alongside Elites without fear.… Continue reading Fearless by Lauren Roberts
The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings
The Conditions of Will is one of those rare books that slips under the radar but absolutely deserves to be shouted about from the rooftops. Jessa Hastings has delivered a deeply emotional, raw, and layered novel that explores grief, family dysfunction, love, and identity in all its messy, painful glory. At the center of this… Continue reading The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings
Exiles by Mason Coile
The human crew sent to prepare the first-ever colony on Mars arrives to find their brand new base half-destroyed and the three robots sent to set it up in disarray, the machines have formed alliances, chosen their own names, and picked up some truly disturbing beliefs. Each must be interrogated. Their stories analyzed. But one… Continue reading Exiles by Mason Coile


