Book Reviews

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‘Misfit in Love’ review: S.K. Ali delivers a heartwarming companion novel to ‘Saints and Misfits’

Two years after the events of Saints and Misfits, Janna Yusuf’s story continues in S.K.…

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‘Thirty Talks Weird Love’ review: Alessandra Narváez Varela coming-of-age tale is incisive and punchy

Written in verse, Thirty Talks Weird Love by Alessandra Narváez Varela is a coming-of-age story…

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‘The Nature of Witches’ review: Rachel Griffin’s contemporary fantasy debut is beautiful and heartbreaking

The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin takes a new spin on contemporary fantasy and…

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‘Version Zero’ review: David Yoon’s stressful, addictive look at the world of tech

Yoon’s first novel for adults satirizes Big Tech through the eyes of a young computer whiz in Silicon Valley.

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‘Sixteen Scandals’ review: Sophie Jordan’s regency romance is perfect for Bridgerton fans

Full of sparkling regency scenes and light, witty banter, Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan is…

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‘Pumpkin’ review: Julie Murphy recaptures ‘Dumplin’’ magic

Julie Murphy recaptures the magic of ‘Dumplin” in ‘Pumpkin,’ a sweet, filling story about self-love, empowerment, and letting out your inner queen.

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‘Tokyo Ever After’ review: Emiko Jean’s royal tale delivers a relevant message about belonging

Emiko Jean’s latest YA offering feels like the older teenage sister of The Princess Diaries.…