Gisselle Lopez
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Gisselle is a twenty-something year old from the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. When she isn’t running herself ragged with everyday adult responsibilities, she can be found catching up and obsessing over her favorite television series, perusing a genre-rich stack of novels, or writing fictional works – both original and fan fiction. The rest of her time is dominated by her two dogs, Laika and Luna, and her ragdoll kitten named Cincinatti. An aspiring writer, she hopes to one day create well-received YA novels of her own.

‘You Can Go Your Own Way’ review: Eric Smith’s romance will keep you warm in a blizzard

Ah, enemies-to-lovers, will I ever tire of you? I think not. And Eric Smith’s novel You Can Go Your Own Way is a great addition to your enemies-to-lovers TBR list.  Adam Stillwater is in over his head. He is struggling…

YA Book Title Trends We Are All Tired Of

Have you ever taken a look at a book title and gotten it confused with another book or series? Or have you ever seen a book title and thought to yourself, ‘This reminds me of [insert book title/series here]’?  The…

‘The Falling Girls’ review: Hayley Krischer dives into the world of toxic female friendships

Fans of works like Heathers and Mean Girls will find enjoyment in curling up with Hayley Krischer’s new novel, The Falling Girls. Krischer’s The Falling Girls examines the extraordinarily powerful yet, at times, shifting relationships that teenage girls forge with…

‘Our Violent Ends’ interview: Chloe Gong talks her upcoming sequel, post-college/pandemic writing process, and future projects

Following the success of the widely acclaimed These Violent Delights, Chloe Gong returns a year after her debut’s publication with its highly anticipated sequel, Our Violent Ends. This Shakespearian retelling set in 1920s Shanghai continues after the devastating conclusion of…

‘Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World’ review: Benjamin Alire Saenz continues Ari and Dante’s love story

Nearly a decade after the publication of its prequel, Aristotle and Dante’s story continues in the new novel by Benjamin Alire Saenz

‘Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World’ interview: Benjamin Alire Saenz discusses the pressure of returning to beloved characters and writing during the pandemic

In 2012, Benjamin Alire Saenz brought the characters of Ari and Dante into our lives with his best-selling novel, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. The fierce friendship and relationship between the two young men stole our…

‘Surviving Tiger Lily’ review: Mandy Nachampassack-Maloney gives us a stunning Peter Pan retelling

Retellings of classic fairy tales and Disney stories have been all the rage lately. Some are successful and well-received, while others leave the audience wondering if the new adaptation added anything new to the existing lore. With Mandy Nachampassack-Maloney’s new…