I never knew that I would enjoy comedy in written form; the art of stand-up has successfully been delivered through an in-person or visual/audio experience, but The Girl Least Likely was a wonderful way to explore that joyful experience on…
‘The Tragedy of Dane Riley’ review: Kat Spears introduces a study of grief and mental health
I would like to extend a bit of a trigger warning for The Tragedy of Dane Riley: this book delves deeply into a grieving teenager’s mind, and there are parts of this book that introduce topics such as self-harm, suicidal…
‘Ace of Spades’ review: Faridah Àbíké Íyímídé’s phenomenal debut highlights the insidiousness of anti-Blackness in a brilliant thriller
Ace of Spades has been pitched as “Get Out meets Gossip Girl”. And while the description is accurate, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s debut is incredibly well-done in a refreshingly unique way. The dark academia thriller centers queer Black characters, dedicated to “all…
‘One Last Stop’ review: Casey McQuiston’s romantic and inclusive sophomore novel
A warning: this book will make you crave pancakes. This book will also make you crave other things: from strawberry milkshake pop-tarts to specialty diner specials to owning plants with adorable names and listening to the radio late at night…
‘Love & Other Natural Disasters’ review: A trope-y summer romance from Misa Sugiura
It’s been a banner year for fake dating in queer YA romances. Misa Sugiura’s new rom-com, Love & Other Natural Disasters, takes the trope to San Francisco.
‘Version Zero’ review: David Yoon’s stressful, addictive look at the world of tech
Yoon’s first novel for adults satirizes Big Tech through the eyes of a young computer whiz in Silicon Valley.
‘Sixteen Scandals’ review: Sophie Jordan’s regency romance is perfect for Bridgerton fans
Full of sparkling regency scenes and light, witty banter, Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan is perfect for fans of Bridgerton. Primrose Ainsworth can hardly wait to turn sixteen. The youngest of four daughters, she’s spent all of her evenings sitting…