Traci Chee’s beautifully written historical fiction novel pulls from her own family history of being forcefully relocated during World War II to draw attention to an often overlooked episode of American history. We Are Not Free follows a group of…
‘Scavenge the Stars’ review: Tara Sim’s newest retelling is full of revenge and slow burn romance
Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim, a genderbent retelling of the classic The Count of Monte Cristo, invites you on an adventure ladened with intrigue and characters you would kill for. Amaya, known to the world by the alias Silverfish,…
‘The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany’ review: Lori Nelson Spielman weaves a magical story about a generational family curse
International bestselling author Lori Nelson Spielman returns with her third book, The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany, a contemporary fiction set in the Italian countryside. Through beautiful prose, Lori Nelson Spielman immerses readers in the alluring setting of an even more…
Book Review: The Invention of Sophie Carter by Samantha Hastings
Samantha Hastings brings back the classic twin switching trope in her Victorian-era young adult romance novel, The Invention of Sophie Carter. Deviating from the mystery genre of her debut, The Last Word, Hastings opts to maintain the Victorian setting in…
Book Review: The Silence of Bones by June Hur
June Hur’s debut novel, The Silence of Bones, is as much YA historical fiction as it is mystery. The twisty, complex plot is paired with the sometimes bleak, always atmospheric setting of the Joseon dynasty in 19th century Korea, where…
Audiobook Review: To Have and to Hoax By Martha Waters
A historical romance set in the early 1800s, To Have and to Hoax is a mildly disappointing swing at a revenge-based rom-com. Lady Violet and Lord James are quite the stubborn, emotionally stunted pair. After a misunderstanding that occurs one…
10 Spring 2020 Reads That Prove Books and Music Go Hand-In-Hand
Books and music. You can’t find a better combination than that. From listening to an author’s playlist for your favorite book to listening to a film score as you read, books and music go hand-in-hand perfectly. But in the first…