How to Read a Book review: a moving story about found family, forgiveness, books, and the unexpected relationships that change us.
2020s
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang Review | Dark Academia Takes the Stairs to Hell
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang review: dark academia, rival grad students, a journey through Hell, and themes of obsession, memory, and identity.
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.
Sun, Scams & Shaky Stakes: A Review of The Long Con by Jenna Voris
A thoughtful review of The Long Con by Jenna Voris, exploring its heist premise, queer representation, character development, and why the stakes didn’t quite land despite a compelling setup.