Book Reviews
Honest Book Reviews & Recommendations
There’s no reason to feel lost in a sea of unread books or miss out on discovering your next favorite story. I’ll give you the good, the bad, and the ugly about the books I read. So you’ll know if they are “for you” and can stop suffering the frustration of uninformed choices.
Book Review: Queens of Fennbirn by Kendare Blake
These aren’t just bonus content—they’re critical perspectives that add depth, heartbreak, and a little righteous fury to the Three Dark Crowns saga.
Book Review: The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
Discover The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow—an enchanting tale that blends myth, history, and love into a timeless, unforgettable story.
Book Review: Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher
Discover Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher—a witchy, romantic Jane Eyre reimagining full of cozy mystery, gothic charm, and autumn magic.
Book Review: Five Dark Fates By Kendare Blake
Four books, countless betrayals, and a whole lot of low magic later, Five Dark Fates brings the Three Dark Crowns series to a surprisingly satisfying close.
Book Review:The Reveal by Megan Crane
The Reveal by Megan Crane, a spicy paranormal romance featuring vampires, magic, and a reluctant heroine caught between trauma, desire, and world-ending stakes.
Book Review: Two Dark Reigns By Kendare Blake
Two Dark Reigns continues the blood-soaked saga with a new twist: dual timelines and a sense that we’re getting closer to the heart of Fennbirn’s twisted legacy
Book Review: The Nemesis Pact by Ashley Lynn East
A hilarious indie rom-com full of chaos, pettiness, and fake dating hijinks. Read my ARC review of The Nemesis Pact by Ashley Lynn East.
Book Review: Never Let Me Go
Never Let Me Go is written like a memoir, but through vignettes of a person’s life calls humanity into question. You’ll be haunted by the echoes for a long time
Book Review: Sandwich by Catharine Newman
A heartfelt review of Sandwich by Catharine Newman—exploring motherhood, menopause, memory, and the quiet power of this summer novel.
Book Review: Rumoured by The Mancaruso Sisters
A twisty pop-culture thriller meets true crime vibes in Rumoured. Read this ARC review to see if the hype is real and why it’s perfect for binge readers.
Book Review: One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
One Dark Throne, the follow-up to Three Dark Crowns, steps up the pace, sharpens its blades, and finally gives us the deathly drama we were promised.
Book Review: I.O.U. By Kristy Marie
What happens when a fire, a favor, and a few too many rumors collide? Ainsley finds herself out of options and under one roof with bad-boy, card-sharp Maverick.
Book Review: 🏝️ As A Last Resort by Kristin Wollett
Discover why Kristin Wollett’s debut romance As a Last Resort should be on your TBR. Emotional depth, witty banter & swoony chemistry, knock it out of the park.
Book Review: Funny Story by Emily Henry
Imagine getting dumped, then faking a relationship with your ex’s new fiancée’s ex. Not exactly a LOL. Funny Story doesn’t shout its charm—it nudges you with it
Book Review: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
This YA fantasy promises a brutal coming-of-age story filled with queens, elemental magic, and familial murder. Does it deliver…or make you wait for the sequel?
The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore
Is this a “Bookshop” worth visiting? This review examines “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore” from cover to cover and everything in between.