Book Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid So, imagine this—I dove into Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and it’s like a tidal wave of drama that crashed over me! This 2021 read throws you into the Riva siblings’ world—Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit—where their legendary ‘80s Malibu party spirals into madness, peeling back … Read more
Book Review: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover I just finished Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, and it’s an emotional gut-punch that lingered with me after I put it down—think back to a quiet night around 8:50 PM on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. This 2022 book follows Kenna Rowan, a young mom fresh out … Read more
Book Review: The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo I just finished The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo, and it’s a heart-wrenching ride that stayed with me way past when I closed it—think back to a cozy night around 8:30 PM on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. This 2017 book follows Lucy and Gabe, two … Read more
Book Review: Normal People by Sally Rooney I just finished Normal People by Sally Rooney, and it’s a quiet storm that stuck with me long after I put it down—think back to a rainy night around 7:45 PM on Friday, October 12, 2018. This 2018 book follows Connell and Marianne, two Irish teens from different … Read more
Book Review: Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi I just finished Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi, and it’s a quick, intense dive that had me hooked late tonight, 11:22 PM on Saturday, July 19, 2025. This 2012 novella, part of the Shatter Me series, flips the script to Warner’s point of view right after Shatter Me, … Read more
Book Review: Lessons in Faking by Selina Mae I just wrapped up Lessons in Faking by Selina Mae, and it’s a total rom-com treat that kept me smiling. This 2024 New Adult novel, the first in the Hall Beck University series, follows Athalia Pressley, who’s desperate to reconnect with her twin brother Henry after their … Read more
Book Review: Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian I just finished Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian, and it’s a book that stuck with me long after I turned the last page. Released in 2019, this YA novel takes you back to 1989 New York City, right in the thick of the AIDS … Read more
Book Review: Upside-Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins I just finished Upside-Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins, and it’s such a fun little escape! This 2015 middle-grade fantasy kicks off with Nory, a kid whose magic goes haywire—she turns into a kitten with wings or a dandelion … Read more
Book Review: Fearless by Lauren Roberts I just finished Fearless by Lauren Roberts, and wow, it’s a rollercoaster that left me buzzing. This 2025 release is the third book in the Powerless trilogy, wrapping up the saga of Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer in the kingdom of Ilya. It’s a fantasy romance with trials, tension, … Read more
Book Review: Happily Never After by Lynn Painter I just finished Happily Never After by Lynn Painter, and it’s a total blast—funny, flirty, and packed with heart. This 2024 rom-com follows Sophie Steinbeck, who’s about to marry a jerk who’s been cheating on her, until a guy named Max Parks steps in to object at … Read more