Book Review: Unbound by Michael R. Miller I just finished Unbound by Michael R. Miller, and it’s a dragon-filled epic that swept me away this afternoon, 1:05 PM on Sunday, July 20, 2025. This 2021 book is the second in the Songs of Chaos series, picking up after Ascendant with Holt and Ash on a … Read more
Mad Honey By Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan is a captivating novel that blends suspense, family secrets, and themes of love and identity. The story centers around Olivia McAfee, who returns to her small hometown in New Hampshire after her life falls apart, and Lily … Read more
Demon Copperhead Review: A Heart-Wrenching Modern Classic Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is a literary fiction triumph that reimagines David Copperfield in the gritty heart of Appalachia. Damon Fields, nicknamed Demon, narrates his coming-of-age tale, born to a teenage mother in a Virginia trailer. Facing poverty, addiction, and a brutal foster care system, Demon’s sharp … Read more
Chasing River Review: A Vibrant Dark Academia Romance Chasing River by M.C. Sakala is a dark academia romance that pulses with emotion and mystery. Armani Nnandi, a perfectionist driven by academic validation, lands a scholarship at St. Katherine’s, a prestigious art academy in France. Free from her strict parents, she’s determined to focus on her … Read more
(Lakefront Billionaires #2) Love Unwritten By Lauren Asher Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher is a slow-burn romance that’s like a warm summer hug with a side of baggage. Rafael Lopez, a grumpy billionaire single dad, is still raw from a brutal divorce, keeping everyone at arm’s length—especially Ellie Sinclair, his son Nico’s nanny, who’s been nursing … Read more
(All for the Game Book 2) The Raven King By Nora Sakavic The Raven King by Nora Sakavic is a sports romance that’s less about the game and more about broken people building a family while dodging mafia-level threats. Neil Josten, a runaway with a fake identity, is barely holding it together after The Foxhole Court. … Read more
(L.O.R.D.S. #2) The Sinner By Shantel Tessier The Sinner by Shantel Tessier is a dark, twisted rollercoaster that’ll leave you gasping in the L.O.R.D.S. series’ secret society world. Ellington “Elli” Asher’s life’s been a trainwreck since her dad’s death—stuck with a toxic mom and stepbrother, haunted by nightmares, and secretly cutting to cope. Enter Easton Bradley … Read more
Hunt on Dark Waters Review: A Spicy Fantasy Adventure Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert kicks off the Crimson Sails series with a thrilling blend of fantasy romance and pirate adventure. Evelyn, a brassy witch with a knack for theft, flees her vampire ex, Lizzie, after swiping some jewels, only to tumble through a … Read more
The Blue Umbrella Review: A Timeless Tale of Simplicity and Heart The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond is a gem of Indian literature that captures the beauty of small moments. Set in a quiet Himalayan village, it follows Binya, a young girl who trades her lucky leopard’s claw pendant for a vibrant blue umbrella. Her … Read more
(Cane Brothers #1) A Not So Meet Cute By Meghan Quinn A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn is a riotous, spicy rom-com that’s like a lovechild of Pretty Woman and The Proposal with extra sass. Lottie Gardner’s life is a hot mess—fired from her job, dumped by her boyfriend, and stuck living with her … Read more