Even though I don’t usually reach for YA or dive into the K-drama world, Falling for Korea completely pulled me in from the first chapter. Piper Jean—who happens to be a local author from my town!—delivers a heartfelt, emotional story that feels both fun and deeply personal. The book follows California teen Sydney, who’s unexpectedly… Continue reading Falling For Korea by Piper Jean
Things I Wanted to Say by Monica Murphy
“She’s a drug and I’m hopelessly addicted.” Whit Lancaster burst into my life like a storm. Dark and thunderous, furious and fierce. Cold, heartless, and devastatingly beautiful, like the statues in our prep school gardens. The school with his family name on the sign. He can do no wrong here. This is his domain.He’s a… Continue reading Things I Wanted to Say by Monica Murphy
What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
Janelle Brown’s What Kind of Paradise is a haunting, propulsive coming-of-age novel that explores the tension between isolation and connection, truth and belief, and the perils of blind trust. It’s one of those books that grabs hold early and doesn’t let go—I tore through the pages, desperate to know what would become of Jane, the… Continue reading What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
“Sisterhood is knowing someone fully and loving them anyway.” Nicole “Nic” Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, she lives alone in a dinky apartment in her hometown of Mishawaka, Indiana, she’s just gotten a DWI, and she works the same dead-end job she’s been working since high school, a job she only has because… Continue reading The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
The Goal by Elle Kennedy
“My goal, once upon a time, was to succeed. I didn’t realize that success wasn’t grades or scholarships or achievements, but the people I was lucky enough to have in my life.” College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job… Continue reading The Goal by Elle Kennedy
A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen
A Curse Carved in Bone delivers a powerful and satisfying conclusion to The Saga of the Unfated, and I have to say—I enjoyed this second book even more than A Fate Inked in Blood. Danielle L. Jensen takes everything I loved about book one and raises the stakes with even more intensity, magic, and emotional… Continue reading A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen
Run For The Hills by Kevin Wilson
Run For The Hills by Kevin Wilson
Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox
Today is Sophie Matthews’s sixteenth birthday party, an exclusive black-tie bash in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where secrets are as deep-rooted as the sprawling live oaks. Sophie’s dad has spared no expense, and his renovated cliffside mansion, once thought haunted, is now hosting the event of the season. Then, just before the… Continue reading Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox
Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein
Drawn in by its charming cover, I picked up Maine Characters expecting a light summer read — and while the lake setting was exactly what I needed, the story turned out to be much deeper and more emotional than I anticipated. Hannah Orenstein has crafted a heartfelt, complex novel about family, grief, and the bond… Continue reading Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein
Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara
"You're not afraid of being alone in the dark. You're afraid you're not alone." Anya is enjoying a relaxing bath when she hears a noise coming from the ceiling. Through the open bathroom door, she sees the attic hatch swing down, and a masked figure drops to the floor. Thirty seconds later, Anya is dead.Across town, Anya's… Continue reading Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara


