Book Reviews

The latest installment in Nghi Vo’s Singing Hills Cycle shines a light on new facets of protagonist Cleric Chih’s personality and history, while also exploring refugee experiences. The Summary A newly ordained Cleric Chih travels with their companion, a talking …

I devoured this book in a single sitting—I’m always gonna love a lake house thriller. The Summary A summer trip to the Adirondacks is turned upside down when a woman’s body is discovered in the lake in this twisty thriller, …

How much do you love discovering a new historical mystery series? I was lucky enough to receive A Grave Deception as an advanced reader copy (ARC), although it came out in December 2025 and I read it in March 2026. …

This domestic thriller is exactly the kind of messy, addictive read that reminds me why I love the genre so much. The Summary A picture-perfect couple’s sordid past threatens to rock a sleepy Southern town down to its core.  Told …

Set against the backdrop of 1915 New York City during the Comstock raids, The Sisters of Book Row, Shelley Noble’s newest historical fiction novel, is a story of book-banning and the people who fought against it. I received an unproofed …

If you’re an Elyse Myers fan (or just enjoy the occasional video of hers that pops up in your feed), you’ll be glad to hear she recently released a book! She narrates the audiobook version, so I decided to give …

In this sapphic mythology retelling, The Odyssey is turned on its head. Melantho, a handmaid of Penelope’s who appears in just a few lines of Homer’s epic, shares her own story in Rosie Hewlett’s stunning new novel, Sweetbitter Song. The …

A powerful book in a small package—especially if you’re a mom, add this to your reading list! Read on for my review. The Summary Channeling the subversive and sharp-eyed voice showcased in her popular column forThe Cut , Amil Niazi stylishly interrogates …

Need a fun, cozy mystery with characters you’ll fall in love with? I think you’ll love Making Friends Can Be Murder. The Summary Thirty-year-old Sarah Jones gets caught up solving a murder in her new neighborhood after unknowingly befriending a …

Summary Set against the first moon landing in 1969, Rennie King’s life isn’t at all what she expected it to be. Reeling from the loss of her newborn, she’s desperate for the support of her husband, but instead of providing …