Book Reviews

8
‘Shine’ review: K-pop star Jessica Jung gives readers a look into the industry

Jessica Jung’s book Shine is an #ownvoices novel in which the author shares an identity…

8
‘The Lives of Saints’ review: Leigh Bardugo offers an engrossing glimpse into the Grishaverse

Anyone familiar with Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse is aware of the omnipresence of the Saints. They’re invoked…

9
‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’ review: V.E. Schwab’s latest is a timeless story of longing

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a wonder, a timeless menagerie of characters and settings, longing…

9
‘Charming as a Verb’ review: Ben Philippe’s YA rom-com explores the struggles of being a first-generation college applicant

Charming as a Verb, Ben Philippe’s young adult contemporary novel set in New York City, …

8
‘Furia’ review: Yamile Saied Méndez’s novel is a fierce tale about female empowerment

Jam packed with passion, heart and an emphasis on the Ni Una Menos movement, Furia…

8
‘Five Total Strangers’ review: Natalie D. Richards’ thrilling page turner will keep you at the edge of your seat

Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards will suck you into a snowstorm of stress…

8
‘A Deadly Education’ review: Naomi Novik’s latest is a perfect gruesome read for October

Reviewer’s note: After I published my review, I read the reviews from BIPOC readers who…