This was a book I chose because of booktok. This was Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut and I think she did a great job. This is The Office with a mix of Warm Bodies. I really did enjoy this one more than I thought I would. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified… Continue reading Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
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The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
“No woman should be made to fear that she was not enough.” This standalone epic fantasy novel is set in a richly developed world. The story is characterized by intricate world-building, complex characters, political intrigue, and a unique twist on classic fantasy elements. It is set in a world where dragons are a central part… Continue reading The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Circe by Madeline Miller
“I thought once that gods are the opposite of death, but I see now they are more dead than anything, for they are unchanging, and can hold nothing in their hands.” In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child--neither… Continue reading Circe by Madeline Miller
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
“He’s the Devil, Zahra. Well, that explains why Eve fell for his tricks. If the Devil looked half as good as Rowan, I’d eat the damn apple, too. Screw the consequences.” Rowan Kane is the youngest of the three Kane brothers who are set on inheriting Dreamland, a Disneyland-like theme park. When he stepped in… Continue reading The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
“There are some things we never get over. Some things we hide from the light, and some things we never leave behind.” There was only one woman who could set me free. But I would rather set myself on fire than ask Sloane Walton for anything. Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. On… Continue reading Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
“And yet my heart is buried with you in the strange soil of the mortal world, as it was drowned with you in the cold waters of the undersea. It was yours before I could ever admit it, and yours it shall ever remain.” Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold… Continue reading The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
“No matter what happened to you, no matter what horrors you endured when you were taken away, you will always be my pretty little girl.” In 1991 Julia Carroll disappeared. Her body was never found. In the following years the family coped in very different ways. The mother while forever quietly grieving, moved on and… Continue reading Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
“You can’t live life worrying about what people will think. You’ll wake up one day, look at a calendar, and count the days you could have spent being happy.” King crab fisherman, Fox Thornton, has a reputation as a sexy, carefree flirt. Everyone knows he's a guaranteed good time, in bed and out, and that's… Continue reading Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score
“Being vulnerable doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you trust yourself to be strong enough to handle the hurt. It’s actually the purest form of strength.” Nash Morgan was always known as the good Morgan brother, with a smile and a wink for everyone. But now, this chief of police is recovering from being shot… Continue reading Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
“She wonders whether what comes next could ever live up to the expectations. She doesn’t know. You never can. She turns the page anyway.” Nora Stephens’ life is books, she’s read them all, and she is not that type of heroine. Not the lucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart.… Continue reading Book Lovers by Emily Henry