“You’re the mountain I build my castle on, brick by brick. You stand, I soar. You crack, I crumble.” An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives the admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore, she accepts it as a sign from the universe. The… Continue reading Gothikana by RuNyx
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The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Kaliane Bradley's The Ministry of Time is a captivating blend of history, adventure, and fantasy. The novel follows a covert government organization dedicated to preserving historical integrity by thwarting time-travel incursions. Bradley's intricate plot and imaginative world-building create an enthralling narrative where the past and present intersect. The story features a richly developed ensemble cast,… Continue reading The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
This was a book that surprised me. I started listening to this one a while back for about 3 minutes and then gave up because I thought it was going to be depressing. Then I came back to this one again weeks later and I really enjoyed this one. It wasn't at all what I… Continue reading How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren is back with another great romance that you will fly through! This includes my favorite romance trope of fake relationships and forced proximity. I always devour their books and this was no exception! Anna Green meets and marries Liam "West" Weston so that they can get student subsidized housing while at college. They… Continue reading The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice For Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano
This is a cozy mystery that reminded me of The Thursday Murder Club. I always like a good book about a cooky older gal who goes against the norm. Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing…Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective? Sixty-year-old self-proclaimed tea expert Vera Wong enjoys nothing more than sipping a good cup of… Continue reading Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice For Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
This is a cute, feel good romance in the typical Jimenez romance style. I was rooting for their coupling hard in this one! And anyone sitting near me while reading this would have heard me going "AWWW" multiple times. This is the Good Luck Chuck of books! Justin is on a streak of dating women… Continue reading Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
“Sometimes you become the monster and sometimes the monster becomes you.” After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her… Continue reading Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
This is a historical fantasy set in the Spanish Golden Age. This one is for historical fiction fans who want to step outside their comfort zone. In a shabby house, on a shabby street, in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil as… Continue reading The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
The Husbands is Gramazio's debut and I thought this was such a great premise. This is one where you have to suspend your disbelief and just go with the story. But having one husband go into the attic and a different one return....now that grabbed my attention. Lauren came home to her London flat late… Continue reading The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Funny Story by Emily Henry
I have read all Emily Henry's books so this book was a no brainer! This is the forced proximity trope that I adore. This one starts out a little heartbreaking but it ends upbeat so it's worth the ride. This one starts out with Daphne and her then fiancé, Peter, telling the story of how… Continue reading Funny Story by Emily Henry