Honest Book Reviews & Recommendations

An Academy For Liars Review And Book Club Questions
Dark academia meets magic in An Academy For Liars by Alexis Henderson. Read the summary and review of this gothic fantasy novel. Includes book club questions.

Lightlark by Alex Aster Review And Book Club Questions
Lightlark by Alex Aster is a fantastical tale of magic, betrayal, and a deadly competition. Read the summary, spoilers, review, and book club questions.

Belladonna By Adalyn Grace Review And Book Club Questions
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace is a gothic romantasy full of murder, mystery, and romance. Read the summary, spoilers, and book club questions here.

The Shepherd King Series By Rachel Gillig Review And Book Club Questions
A gothic romantasy, The Shepherd King series by Rachel Gillig combines magic, romance, and adventure. Read my wrap-up review and book club questions.

Two Twisted Crowns By Rachel Gillig Review And Book Club Questions
Read my review of Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig, a thrilling conclusion to The Shepherd King series. Includes spoilers and book club questions.

One Dark Window By Rachel Gillig Review And Book Club Questions
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig is a gothic romantasy full of magic and mystery. Read my summary, review, and book club questions.

Quicksilver By Callie Hart Review And Book Club Questions
Quicksilver by Callie Hart is a spicy romantasy that blends magic with an enemies-to-lovers romance. Read my review and book club questions.

Middle Of The Night Review And Book Club Questions
Middle Of The Night by Riley Sager is a suburban thriller with secrets, suspense, and nostalgia. Read my review and book club questions.

The Whole Truth By Jackie O Review & Book Club Questions
An unfiltered look into Jackie O, The Whole Truth reveals the highs & lows behind one of Australia’s most beloved radio hosts. Includes book club questions.

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store Review & Book Club Questions
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore brings together a summer romance and opposites-attract chemistry in Dream Harbor. Includes book club questions.
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A review of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley, covering key characters, plot, and themes. Includes book club questions and thoughts on the twists and ending.
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Beartown explores the impact of a small-town hockey team on its community. Discover how secrets and loyalties unfold in this compelling read. Read my review!
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Read my review of My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante, the first of The Neapolitan Novels. A complex tale of friendship and rivalry.
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Non-romance reader reviews Emily Henry’s Funny Story. Would you fake date your ex-fiancé’s new girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend? Read my full review now.
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Review of First Lie Wins by Ashley Elson. A fast-paced mystery featuring con-woman Evie Porter. Check out my take on this exciting read.
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Does Piranesi By Susanna Clarke live up to the hype? Read my book review of this intriguing mystery and decide for yourself.
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I'm an Aussie cat lady who loves to read.
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