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irl Review: Like Finding an Old AIM Conversation You Forgot You Saved
What if a book could transport you back to AIM screen names, late-night drives, and your first heartbreak?
This week I’m reviewing *irl* by Danielle McMahon, a poetry chapbook that captures the feeling of growing up in the 1990s with surprising tenderness. Poetry isn’t usually my genre, but this one found exactly the right nerve to press.
Read the full review to see why this small collection left such a lasting impression.
Book Review: The Wife Situation By Lyra Parish
I like my romance books like I like my snacks: satisfying, and salty-sweet. The Wife Situation delivered. The plot? Fake marriage. The vibes? Spicy. A feel-good escape.
Good Dirt Review: The Heirloom Jar at the Center of a Beautifully Layered Family Story
When an heirloom survives generations, what happens when it breaks?
This week on Lacey In The Library, I’m reviewing *Good Dirt* by Charmaine Wilkerson, a literary family saga that weaves together grief, history, race, and a centuries-old jar carrying more than family memories. It didn’t completely break my heart the way I expected, but it gave me plenty to think about.
Read the full review to see what worked, what wobbled, and whether this acclaimed bestseller belongs on your TBR.
20 Romantic Comedy Books To Make You Fall in Love
Highly-rated Rom-Com books, each written by a different author, and featuring a wide scope of characters and tropes. From sweet to laugh out loud, these slap!
Crude Intentions by Amanda Allen Review: A Fast-Paced Romantasy Full of Rebellion and Red Flags
A spoiler-light review of Crude Intentions by Amanda Allen, an indie romantasy filled with rebellion, forbidden magic, romance, and political tension.
Crude Games Review: Revenge, Romance, and Royal Drama in This Addictive Indie Romantasy
A spoiler-light review of Crude Games by Amanda Allen, an indie romantasy filled with revenge, court intrigue, forbidden magic, and slow-burning tension.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Review: A Gothic Tale of Hunger, Freedom, and Female Rage
My review of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab, a haunting dark fantasy exploring immortality, freedom, love, and identity.
11 Outstanding Family Sagas You Need To Read
Family sagas follow families through generations, their changing fortunes, relationships, and experiences plus themes like family, legacy, and connection.
How to Read a Book Review | A Thoughtful Story About Found Family, Forgiveness, and Second Chances
How to Read a Book review: a moving story about found family, forgiveness, books, and the unexpected relationships that change us.
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