After absolutely loving Shield of Sparrows, I couldn't wait to dive into Rites of the Starling—and it did not disappoint. I loved this one almost as much as the first book. Now I desperately need book three... preferably yesterday! One of my favorite things about this installment is that it finally answers many of the… Continue reading Rites of the Starling (Shield of Sparrows #2) by Devney Perry
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Lone Women by Victor LaValle
Adelaide Henry carries an enormous steamer trunk with her wherever she goes. It’s locked at all times. Because when the trunk opens, people around Adelaide start to disappear. The year is 1915, and Adelaide is in trouble. Her secret sin killed her parents, forcing her to flee California in a hellfire rush and make her… Continue reading Lone Women by Victor LaValle
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
In everyone’s life, there’s a split-second decision that can change everything... For Larissa, it came when choosing which guy to ride home with after a concert. That night, she had no idea she’d met the perfect man. She and Chris are great together, co-parenting a slightly unhinged rescue Yorkie, sharing their favorite books, and judging… Continue reading The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn
The Paris Match was exactly the kind of romance I was in the mood for. First of all, the setting was so much fun. Paris for a wedding? Sign me up! Between the leisurely walks, lunches at charming café tables, and all the hidden corners of the city, this book had me ready to book… Continue reading The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn
Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise… Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie. Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying… Continue reading Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong
When Samantha Payne’s grandfather dies, she figures she won’t even get a mention in the will. After all, she hasn’t seen him in fourteen years, not since her father took his own life after being accused of murdering a child at their lakefront cottage. Her grandfather always insisted her father was innocent, despite Sam having… Continue reading The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong
Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
I know why I waited so long to read Shield of Sparrows... but WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG?! Oh right—because this is a trilogy, and I was trying to pace myself. Unfortunately, that plan completely failed because this ended up being one of my top reads of the year! The fantasy and romance combination… Continue reading Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
The Girls Before by Kate Alice Marshall
There is a girl in a basement. The door has stopped opening. The light is gone. Stranger is trapped in the dark, with only her imagination and the scribbles on the wall left by long-dead girls to keep her company. Nearly out of food and water, she makes one last attempt to escape. But if… Continue reading The Girls Before by Kate Alice Marshall
Bad Tourists by Caro Carver
Best friends Darcy, Camilla and Kate have just landed in the Maldives for a luxury holiday. They can't wait for ten days of scorching sun, crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches. But against this idyllic backdrop, long-buried secrets come to light one by one, and the darker side of female friendship floats to the surface. After… Continue reading Bad Tourists by Caro Carver
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Good Material was my book club pick last month, and interestingly, I ended up enjoying it more than a lot of the other members did. I think a big reason for that is that I really connected with the themes and character motivations—especially when it came to Jen. At its core, this is a breakup… Continue reading Good Material by Dolly Alderton


