Katabasis by R.F. Kuang review: dark academia, rival grad students, a journey through Hell, and themes of obsession, memory, and identity.
Book Review
Looking for your next read? Here you’ll find my honest, thoughtful reviews of the books I’ve been reading, from cover design and writing style to characters, themes, what worked, what didn’t, and everything in between. But I’m also interested in what happens beyond the pages: who a book might be right for, who might want to skip it, and what choosing it can tell us about the kind of reading life we actually want. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or trying to decide if a particular book belongs on your TBR, pull up a chair and have a look around.
Pines by Blake Crouch Review: Small-Town Americana With Teeth
Pines by Blake Crouch is a fast-paced sci-fi horror thriller packed with paranoia, mystery, survival themes, and eerie small-town tension.
Book Review: Building A Story Brand 2.0 By Donald Miller
Come for brand clarity. Stay for the totally usable, step-by-step roadmap. Run a business or have a brand? This is required reading. No fluff, just function.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston: Love, Grief, and a Clever Twist on Timing
Review of The Seven Year Slip—a time-bending romance exploring love, grief, and timing, slightly overhyped but still a heartfelt read.
The Berry Pickers Review: Quiet, Haunting Story That Lingers
A thoughtful review of The Berry Pickers—a quiet, multi-generational story of grief, identity, and family that’s slightly overhyped but worth discussing.
Ignore All Previous Instructions: When Storytelling, Identity, and AI Collide
A thoughtful review of Ignore All Previous Instructions—a queer, AI-driven sci-fi exploring identity, storytelling, and the cost of control.
Book Review: Five by Ilona Bannister
Five strangers wait for a train—and one won’t make it home. This thought-provoking thriller explores judgment, forgiveness, and the hidden stories we all carry.
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark: Beautiful Design, Subtle Suspense, and Secrets That Simmer
A thoughtful review of The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark—exploring its design, slow-burn suspense, and why it’s slightly overhyped but still worth reading.
The Library of Flowers Review: Perfume, Power & the Weight of Legacy
Review of The Library of Flowers, a multi-generational story blending perfume, magical realism, and family legacy. Explore themes of family legacy, duty, and craftsmanship.
