Book Reviews
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Celebrating 15 Years of Elif Shafak’s ‘The Forty Rules of Love’
The Forty Rules of Love is a magnificent tale to visit or revisit; in the fifteen years since it was published, the poignant themes and messaging seem more vital than ever.
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‘To the Moon’ Sees Three Friends Attempt to Break Free of Their Mundane Working Lives
To the Moon flits in and out of the unease around the subject of crypto to open up the conversation.
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House of Blight By Maxym M. Martineau
n the first book in The Threadmender Chronicles (set to be a duology), Maxym M. Martineau weaves a somewhat familiar but nicely crafted fantasy / romantasy about magical plagues, healing, and its costs.
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Lady Knight By Amalie Howard
Amalie Howard’s second book in The Diamonds series, follows Queen Bee with a Regency-era romp that blends feminist ideals, Robin Hood-esque heists, and a slow-burn romance
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‘When the Cranes Fly South’ Cuts Right to the Heart of Getting Older
The dichotomy of what is best for someone and what is right is striking, and When the Cranes Fly South explores why we could all use a little more understanding.
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‘The Retirement Plan’ is Packed Full of Sixty-Something Escapades & Hitman Hijinks
The Retirement Plan is a hilarious tangle of interpersonal relationships fueled by miscommunications used to brilliant effect.
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Death Takes a Break to Investigate Some Murders in ‘Death and Other Occupational Hazards’
Death and Other Occupational Hazards has an acerbic yet utterly charming voice that you can’t help but fall for.
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‘The Cat Who Saved the Library’ is a Timely Adventure for Book Lovers Everywhere
If you’re a fan of books and especially of saving them from being banned, this fantasy take is a good reminder as to why we need to keep stories alive.
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‘How to Talk to Your Succulent’: A Gorgeous Graphic Novel That Blooms From the Bonds of Love and Loss
How to Talk to Your Succulent is a lush and heartfelt middle-grade story that is striking for adults and kids alike.
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‘This Bright Life’ is a Poignant Story of The Threads That Connect Us
This Bright Life is immensely vivid and raw, beautifully illustrating how resilience can be an act of hope—and how sometimes, we all need a little help to keep us going.
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Sugar-Coated Shenanigans Abound in ‘The Usual Family Mayhem’
The Usual Family Mayhem is a delightful read that mixes family, murder-mystery, and romance and serves it up with a side of whatever dessert your heart desires. Dig in and enjoy!
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‘A Thousand Blues’ Takes Us to the Near Future to Remind Us to Slow Down
A Thousand Blues is a beautiful reminder to take a breath, slow down, and look around at what we need to hold onto.
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‘Blood at the Root’ – Magic on the Page
2nd Generation Rioter, Malachi reviews ‘Blood at the Root’ by LaDarrion Williams (fireballs are involved)
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The Lamplighter’s Bookshop: A Charming Romance Set in 19th Century York
The Lamplighter’s Bookshop is a lovely historical romance that will capture both your heart and your imagination.
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‘I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com’ – Intergalactic Scooby Gangs and Big Bangs
Chaos, comedy, and a lot of alien anatomy with a sprinkle of spicy love
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‘Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales’ – A Fond Farewell to Emily, Wendell, and Shadow
It’s hard to say goodbye to the Emily Wilde series but ‘Compendium of Lost Tales’ makes it worth it
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‘The Boy From the Sea’ is a Quietly Powerful Story of Love, Family, and Change
There is so much life held within this novel, told in such a searingly honest way it’ll capture your heart, just as it has captured mine.
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Gate to Kagoshima: A Time-Twisting Romance in the Samurai Era
Perhaps you’ll enjoy this tour of 19th-century Kagoshima, and indulge in some romance along the way.
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Here There Be Monsters: ‘The Devourer’ is a Chilling Pirate Adventure on the High Seas
I’ve always had a healthy respect and fear of the ocean; this book is why.
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The Starlight Heir – A Tale of Royals, Romantasy, and the Risk of Ruin
Set in a world enriched by multicultural mythology, The Starlight Heir offers a vividly imagined universe where Suraya and Roshan will either learn to trust each other or die trying