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Born in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic she uses to carry words and letters through the realms. But the gods will kill for power, and Matilda holds a secret she must hide from even her dearest allies. And there is… Continue reading Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
How to Cheat Your Own Death is the third book in the Castle Knoll Murder Mystery series, and I loved this one just as much as the first two! This series continues to be such a fun read for me. I’m always a sucker for a good dual timeline, and I loved moving between Frances… Continue reading How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin
I read Ordinary Time for book club, and while I enjoyed it overall, I don’t think it resonated with me quite as much as I expected it to. Some of the essays really connected with me, while others didn’t leave quite as much of an impression. I did appreciate Annie B. Jones’s reflections on finding… Continue reading Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put by Annie B. Jones
When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a new job at a hotel waterpark, she is less than thrilled to see an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. Bailey met Charlie a year ago on the long flight to Omaha, where she moved after her parents’ divorce. Charlie’s cynicism didn’t mix well with Bailey’s carefully well-behaved temperament,… Continue reading Betting On You by Lynn Painter
Six authors. One private island. Seventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives. Arthur Fletch, one of the world’s bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover… Continue reading The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone’s princess. She’s too busy running the Raven’s Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything. Prince Dietan has carried… Continue reading Rings of Fate by Melissa de la Cruz
Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong—they’ve always clashed . . . and come back together. Until now. It’s the eve of Frankie’s wedding weekend, and she doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. Then,… Continue reading Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
I don't typically reach for horror novels, but Molka felt like a different kind of horror to me. The true horror comes from how real the premise is. Knowing that the molka epidemic is based on something that actually happens made this story incredibly unsettling, and that feeling stayed with me long after I finished.… Continue reading Molka by Monika Kim
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
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