Books written, published, or set in the 2010s.
An alien comes to Earth expecting the worst of humanity. Instead, he discovers poetry, peanut butter, and a few reasons to stick around. Matt Haig’s The Humans is a funny, feel-good read with some thoughtful reminders about what makes life worth living.
I’ve discovered that sometimes the biggest disappointment isn’t a bad book. It’s a book that promises exactly the kind of reading experience you’re craving… and never quite gets there.
In my newest review, I’m unpacking Famous by Blake Crouch, from the eye-catching cover that convinced me to buy it to the psychological thriller that left me wanting much more. If you’ve ever picked up a book because everything about it looked perfect, this one might feel familiar.
Read the full review and decide whether Famous belongs on your TBR.
Pines by Blake Crouch is a fast-paced sci-fi horror thriller packed with paranoia, mystery, survival themes, and eerie small-town tension.
A thoughtful review of The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty, exploring its rich worldbuilding, complex characters, and why this popular fantasy is slightly overhyped—but still worth reading.
A thoughtful review of The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher, exploring its cover design, memoir style, themes of fame and identity, and its bittersweet look behind Star Wars.
A thoughtful review of The Boyfriend Sessions by Belinda Williams, examining its rom-com charm, character-driven growth, cover design strengths and weaknesses, and why this friends-to-lovers story worked better than expected.
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?
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.
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.
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