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I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo Chong

In I Leave It Up to You, Jinwoo Chong crafts a moving tale of second chances, family expectations, and rediscovering one’s place in the world. Following a two-year coma, Jack Jr. returns to a life that has moved on without him. This literary fiction novel beautifully explores queer identity, immigrant struggles, and the power of family bonds.

This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer

In "This Is a Love Story," Jessica Soffer's second novel following her debut "Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots," we find a meditation on love...

Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine

Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine is a powerful blend of historical fiction and magical realism, following a young enslaved girl’s journey through grief, love, and defiance in the American South. Read our in-depth review.

Dream State by Eric Puchner

Discover Dream State by Eric Puchner, a novel that delves into love, betrayal, and fate across generations. This review explores its intricate characters, lyrical prose, and the novel’s deep philosophical reflections on human nature.

Isola by Allegra Goodman

Explore Isola by Allegra Goodman, a captivating historical fiction novel inspired by Marguerite de la Rocque’s true survival story. This review delves into Goodman's elegant prose, deep character development, and the novel’s compelling themes of resilience and self-discovery.

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The Dark Is Descending by Chloe C. Peñaranda

In this in-depth review of The Dark Is Descending by Chloe C. Peñaranda, we unpack the explosive finale of the Nytefall trilogy—a dark fantasy romance where a star-maiden and a cursed vampire prince fight gods, dragons, and their own inner monsters. Expect epic world-building, devastating sacrifices, uneven pacing, and a heartbreakingly hopeful ending for Astraea and Nyte.

The Ascent by Christopher Walker

Dive into The Ascent by Christopher Walker, a gripping portal fantasy where traumatized engineer John Atwater falls into Mhorelia, confronts a ruthless king, and finds courage, found family, and hard-won healing.

Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen

In this in-depth review of Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen, we explore a moving story of Alzheimer’s, grief, magical realism and caregiving set on an Adirondack lake, as Cricket Campbell turns her father into the “Oracle at Catwood Pond” and slowly learns to forgive herself.

Sweet Venom by Rina Kent

Sweet Venom by Rina Kent review – a deep dive into the Vipers world of trauma, revenge, hockey violence and obsessive love. Explore this psychological dark romance, its secret society, and morally grey hero.

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