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: The Antique Hunter’s Guide To Murder
If you’re drawn to books by their covers (same), this honest review unpacks whether The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder delivers beyond the design.
Series Review: Three Dark Crowns Series By Kendare Blake
Blood magic. Political manipulation. Sisterhood with a kill-or-be-killed twist. The Three Dark Crowns series promised darkness & delivered– is it worth the hype?
Book Review: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Step into House of Leaves, the cult classic horror puzzle. Is it worth the hype—or just a headache? My honest review explores both.
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.