She was written into existence… but what happens when she wants to write her own story?
Review: Whispers of Ink and Starlight by Garrett Curbow
Category: Literary Fiction
Review: Love by the Book by Jessica George
A heartfelt celebration of female friendship and the right to choose your own life in a world of double standards.
Review: Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett
Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett has been sitting on my radar for over a year, recommended by the folks at BookBrowse. It's a quiet, thoughtful literary novel about the complicated relationship between a mother and her son, and while it asks readers to slow down and savor the story, the emotional payoff is worth it.
Review: A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford
This is the kind of crime story that cares less about who did it and more about what it does to the people left behind. A Bad, Bad Place leans into character, memory, and a dread that builds slowly.
Review: The Secret of Snow by Tina Harnesk
Warm, heartbreaking, and beautifully written, The Secret of Snow is a debut that explores grief, devotion, and Sámi resilience through characters who feel vividly real.
Review: Loon Point by Carrie Classon
Loon Point promises a quiet, character-driven reading experience shaped by setting and relationships. With themes of found family and a strong sense of place, it’s a book that seems more interested in comfort and clarity than flash.
Review: Singing to the Sun by Regina Rodríguez Sirvent
An entertaining novel that reminds us getting lost can be instructive.
Review: The Naysayers by Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke
A story about the tug-of-war between hope and cynicism, and what happens when someone profits from your lowest moments.
Review: The Wind Witch Murders by Casey Dunn
Raven’s past has teeth, and The Wind Witch Murders sinks them in from page one.
Review: After Life by Gayle Forman
A thoughtful, emotionally precise novel that explores grief with honesty and restraint.