Ever since I was a teenager, I've been interested in astrology, and I'm always excited to read books that incorporate it somehow. This is what first drew me to The Astrology House, the debut novel by Carinn Jade. This psychological thriller follows a group of friends in their late 30s as they spend a weekend... Continue Reading →
A book I've been looking forward to this summer is Masquerade, the debut novel by O.O. Sangoyomi. Set in 15th-century West Africa, it takes the myth of Persephone and breathes new life into it, with its politics, Nigerian mythology, and morally gray characters. Special thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of... Continue Reading →
In the last few years, there have been a number of books by Sajni Patel that I've wanted to read. Her new novel, The Design of Us, is out today, and it seemed like a great place to start. Set in Hawaii, it follows two bickering co-workers who start fake dating for the sake of... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow, one of my most anticipated July romances comes out: Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto. It's set in the world of music, but instead of the pop and rock that I usually read about, this takes us into the contemporary classical realm. Violinists and cellists, a New York City orchestra, and rivals who... Continue Reading →
In the past few years, Elise Bryant has released a trio of YA romances that look really cute. Now, she's making her adult debut with It's Elementary, a cozy mystery about a mom, Mavis, who has recently become in charge of the DEI committee at her seven-year-old daughter's school. But things go wrong at the... Continue Reading →
Historical mysteries can be a ton of fun, especially when they whisk you away to Victorian-era Paris! Dianne Freeman recently released An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder, the seventh installment in her Countess of Harleigh Mystery series. Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, and her husband, George, go to France for the... Continue Reading →
Last year I adored Tehlor Kay Mejia's adult debut, Sammy Espinoza's Last Review, and I knew I wanted to read more from them. So I was excited to read their new romance, Cash Delgado Is Living the Dream. Set in the same world as the previous book, this one introduces us Cash, a single mom,... Continue Reading →
Paranormal romances are becoming more popular lately, and I'm feeling increasingly excited to start diving into more of them! Besides the romances about vampires and werewolves, I'm also interested in the ones that play with space and time. That's why The Love of My Afterlife, the debut novel by Kirsty Greenwood, looks especially appealing to... Continue Reading →
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