Pretty Dead Queens, the sophomore thriller from Alexa Donne, is a small town mystery full of intrigue with a disappointing ending. The murder… Still …
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‘Better Than We Found It’ review: Frederick Joseph and Porsche Joseph’s empowering call to action for all ages
This review of “Better Than We Found It” is sponsored by Candlewick Press. What would it take to make the world a better place? In Better Than We Foun…
‘The Weight of Blood’ review: Tiffany D. Jackson turns to horror to unveil the insidious nature of racism in her Carrie retelling
Tiffany D. Jackson returns with another brilliantly conceptualized novel, turning to horror in her latest book The Weight of Blood. A contemporary ret…
‘Nothing More to Tell’ review: Karen McManus does not disappoint
I read Nothing More to Tell, the latest from thriller queen Karen McManus, in less than 48 hours. It has it all—true crime shows, elite prep schools, …
‘The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy’ review: Megan Bannen’s delightful romance fantasy
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, Megan Bannen’s adult debut, is one of the best fantasy romance novels I’ve ever read. From now on, with…
‘Wild Is the Witch’ review: Rachel Griffin enchants readers with her heartwarming sophomore novel
After her popular debut The Nature of Witches, Rachel Griffin returns with her second novel, Wild Is the Witch. Set in the beautiful natural landscape…
‘Twice as Perfect’ review: Louisa Onomé unpacks the intricacies of immigrant family relations in her latest novel
After her debut novel Like Home, Louisa Onomé returns with her latest book, Twice as Perfect. In her sophomore novel, Onomé centers on a Nigerian-Cana…