‘Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things’ review: Margie Fuston’s debut sinks its fangs into the heart of grief

Margie Fuston’s debut ‘Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things’ is a paranormal contemporary that doesn’t hesitate to sink its fangs into the heart of grief.

‘Gods & Monsters’ review: Shelby Mahurin gives us a breathless conclusion to her stunning series

Since it burst on the scene two years ago, the Serpent & Dove series has been a favorite. Shelby Mahurin pulls off a satisfying conclusion with Gods & Monsters.

‘How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe’ review: Raquel Vasquez Gilliland’s sophomore novel captures the aftermath of abuse and religious trauma

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland’s sophomore novel, ‘How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe,’ is an emotional rollercoaster of a book.

‘A Lesson in Vengeance’ review: Victoria Lee’s dark academia YA is spooky and sapphic

A Lesson in Vengeance, Victoria Lee’s new boarding school young adult novel, is an eerie, absorbing thriller about ghosts, history, and mental illness.

‘Radha & Jai’s Recipe for Romance’ review: Nisha Sharma explores joy, regret, and coming-of-age in her latest YA rom-com

The newest contemporary novel from Nisha Sharma balances the lightheartedness of the rom-com genre with the seriousness of topics like anxiety and complex family relationships. Radha & Jai’s Recipe for Romance is a beautifully written book with such heart that…

‘Like Other Girls’ review: ‘Riverdale’ writer Britta Lundin literally tackles internalized misogyny

In Britta Lundin’s novel Like Other Girls, a closeted teenaged lesbian joins her high school’s previously all-male football team.

‘XOXO’ review: Axie Oh’s lighthearted musical romance is the perfect summer read

Axie Oh’s heartwarming novel XOXO brings readers along on an emotional journey of friendship, young love, and complicated family relationships. Set in both South Korea and the United States, a cello prodigy and a K-Pop idol attempt to pursue their…