For months, I was looking forward to Sign Here, the debut novel by Claudia Lux. Apart from its eye-catching cover, the synopsis sounded wholly original:... Continue Reading →
Sign Here
Never Rescue a Rogue
Last year, one of my favorite romances was Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virginia Heath. The first in a trilogy, I could hardly wait for... Continue Reading →
In the Shadow of a Queen
More and more lately, I've enjoyed reading about historical figures who are adjacent to someone who is more famous or remembered. I've read about the... Continue Reading →
The Belle of Belgrave Square
Earlier this year, I adored The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews, the first in her Belles of London series. Ever since, I'd been looking forward... Continue Reading →
Some of It Was Real
Today, one of my favorite reads this year is out for all: Some of It Was Real by Nan Fischer. It's a story of a... Continue Reading →
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is officially an auto-buy author for me. Since my introduction to her with Gods of Jade and Shadow in 2019, I've read three... Continue Reading →
A Dress of Violet Taffeta
One of my most anticipated historical fiction novels this summer is A Dress of Violet Taffeta by Tessa Arlen. Inspired by a real woman who... Continue Reading →
The Scent of Burnt Flowers
Earlier this year, I was enchanted by the cover of Blitz Bazawule's debut novel, The Scent of Burnt Flowers. The summary was similarly intriguing, so... Continue Reading →
A Thousand Miles
Summer is here, school is out, and we're all ready for a fun getaway. The perfect book to kick off the season is Bridget Morrissey's... Continue Reading →
Adult Assembly Required
In fall 2019, I read and loved Abbi Waxman's novel, The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. It was a fun read that highlighted a character... Continue Reading →
When We Return
Just one week ago, I was excited to learn of When We Return by Eliana Tobias. NetGalley included it in a newsletter, and I was... Continue Reading →
The Murder of Mr. Wickham
One of my most anticipated books this month was The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray. It's the Jane Austen-inspired cozy mystery I never... Continue Reading →
To Marry and to Meddle
After adoring everything about To Love and to Loathe last summer, I was eager to continue Martha Waters's Regency Vows series. I finally read its predecessor, To Have... Continue Reading →
If You Ask Me
Last summer, I read and loved Libby Hubscher's debut novel, Meet Me in Paradise. It was at once a story of romantic love and familial love, a... Continue Reading →
The Lady Tempts an Heir
Last year, two of my favorite books were The Heiress Gets a Duke and The Devil and the Heiress, both part of Harper St. George's... Continue Reading →
The Wedding Setup
Sonali Dev is an author I've been wanting to read for the past few years. Her Jane Austen retellings - featuring Indian characters and contemporary... Continue Reading →
Woman of Light
Only a couple of weeks ago I was perusing NetGalley when I saw a new book that wasn't yet available: Woman of Light by Kali... Continue Reading →
The Mozart Code
Several months ago I learned about Rachel McMillan's upcoming novel, The Mozart Code. I love music - including classical composers like Mozart - and was... Continue Reading →
One Italian Summer
For the past few years, I've had a couple of books by Rebecca Serle on my radar. I've been planning to read both In Five... Continue Reading →
A Ballad of Love and Glory
Just one month ago, I found out about A Ballad of Love and Glory, the upcoming novel by Reyna Grande. Another author I love, Silvia... Continue Reading →
Amanda's Book Corner 