The Death of Shame, a review by Joanna
The Death of Shame Ambrose Parry 427 pages Published June 5th, 2025 Canongate Books 🩺🩺🩺🩺🩺 Amazon | GoodReads This is the fifth and (sadly) final book in the fabulous Raven & Fisher series set in Victorian era Edinburgh. While each … Continued
The Emperor of Gladness, a review by Susan
🍟🍟🍟🍟1/2 The Emperor of Gladness Ocean Vuong 416 pages Penguin Press Goodreads/Amazon/Bookshop.org This novel, a sophomore effort from the author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, will appeal to those readers that enjoy literary fiction that is largely character driven … Continued
Haven’t Killed in Years, a review by Kristin
💪💪💪💪💪 Haven’t Killed in Years By: Amy K. Green Publication Date: November 18, 2025 Published By: Berkley 368 pages Find It On: Amazon | Goodreads *This post contains affiliate links. We earn a small commission if you purchase the book … Continued
Grave Talk, a review by Joanna
Grave Talk Nick Spalding 314 pages Lake Union Publishing 🪦🪦🪦🪦 Amazon | GoodReads Grave Talk is a standalone contemporary English drama-comedy (Pom-com?) about the friendship that evolves between two people who are each mired in grief & loss. I’d … Continued
The Secret of Snow, a review by Shelley
❄️❄️❄️❄️ The Secret of Snow Tina Harnesk | Alice Menzies (Translator) Publication Date: February 3rd, 2026 Atria Books 304 Pages Amazon | Goodreads | Bookshop.org Genre: General Fiction | Multicultural Interest This book wasn’t just poignant; it was also very … Continued
Betrayed in the Dark, a review by Kristin
💌💌💌💌 Betrayed in the Dark By: Ashley Elizabeth Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Published By: Ashley Elizabeth 395 pages Find It On: Amazon | Goodreads *This post contains affiliate links. We earn a small commission if you purchase the book … Continued
A Little Hope, a Review by Susan
😷😷😷😷 A Little Hope Ethan Joella Scribner 320 pages Goodreads/Amazon/Bookshop.org Just a little note to the readers, not to be misled by the cover of the book. This would lead me to believe that this is an optimistic, upbeat book. … Continued
Mosaic, a review by Joanna
Mosaic Michael C Grumley 659 pages Kindle edition Published Jan 31st, 2019 🐬🐬🐬🐬 Amazon | GoodReads This is the fifth instalment of the excellent Breakthrough series, which blends various genres including sci-fi, adventure, geopolitical and techno-thriller into a unique ongoing … Continued
The Lies Our Children Tell, a review by Shelley
☀️ The Lies Our Children Tell Lisa Timoney Publication Date: January 7th, 2026 Boldwood Books 280 Pages Amazon | Goodreads | Bookshop.org Genre: General Fiction | Women’s Fiction The tagline of this book says, “A completely powerful and heartbreaking read, … Continued
Chasing Love, a review by Kristin
🌼🌼🌼🌼 Chasing Love By: Piper Rayne Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Published By: Piper Rayne Inc. 337 pages Find It On: Amazon | Goodreads *This post contains affiliate links. We earn a small commission if you purchase the book through … Continued