Anyone familiar with Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse is aware of the omnipresence of the Saints. They’re invoked throughout the series, called…
Book Reviews
‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ review: V.E. Schwab’s latest is a timeless story of longing
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a wonder, a timeless menagerie of characters and settings, longing and hope, strength and resilience in a narrati…
‘Charming as a Verb’ review: Ben Philippe’s YA rom-com explores the struggles of being a first-generation college applicant
Charming as a Verb, Ben Philippe’s young adult contemporary novel set in New York City, is the romantic comedy you didn’t know you needed. Which…
‘Furia’ review: Yamile Saied Méndez’s novel is a fierce tale about female empowerment
Jam packed with passion, heart and an emphasis on the Ni Una Menos movement, Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez is an empowering coming of age tale with an …
‘Five Total Strangers’ review: Natalie D. Richards’ thrilling page turner will keep you at the edge of your seat
Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards will suck you into a snowstorm of stress and second guesses. I can’t recommend a more perfect spooky read …
‘A Deadly Education’ review: Naomi Novik’s latest is a perfect gruesome read for October
Reviewer’s note: After I published my review, I read the reviews from BIPOC readers who pointed out harmful microaggressions within the book. I …
Book Review: The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor
The cute, high school, math nerd retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma I didn’t know I needed, The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor gives me a…