I received a gifted copy of THE DROP by S.R. Masters from Sourcebooks Landmark. Rating: 3.5 / 5Publication Date: 4/21/2026 THE DROP follows Cady, a 30-something woman who has found her niche in social media, filming herself in somewhat dangerous and thrilling situations. With a focus on theme park content, she can't turn down the… Continue reading THE DROP by S.R. Masters
TOO CLOSE TO HOME by Seraphina Nova Glass
I received a gifted audiobook copy of TOO CLOSE TO HOME by Seraphina Nova Glass from Harlequin Audio. Rating: 3.5 / 5Pub Date: 4/14/2026 TOO CLOSE TO HOME is set in an elite, lakefront community known for being safe and a tight knit neighborhood. When Regan's car explodes during a Labor Day party, Regan feels… Continue reading TOO CLOSE TO HOME by Seraphina Nova Glass
Monday Reading Check In
Happy Monday! It is my first regular Monday back at work after vacation (Tuesday last week was my first day back and work) and I could really use some more sleep! I had a busy, but fun weekend. On Saturday I got to have lunch with friends, then explore the botanic garden's new installation, and… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In
MORSEL by Carter Keane
I received a gifted copy of MORSEL by Carter Keane from Tordotcom Publishing. Rating: 4.5 / 5Publication Date: 4/14/2026 MORSEL is a novella following Lou. Lou has been working hard to drag her family out of poverty, even moreso now that her mother has fallen ill. Her sick mother has been a distraction from her… Continue reading MORSEL by Carter Keane
FINAL CUT by Olivia Worley
Thank you to Wednesday Books for the gifted copy of FINAL CUT by Olivia Worley! Rating: 4 / 5 FINAL CUT is a YA horror following Hazel, known as Haze. Haze has recently graduated high school and she dreams of being an actress. Her favorite genre of films is slashers so when she's offered a… Continue reading FINAL CUT by Olivia Worley
THE ORDEALS by Rachel Greenlaw
Rating: 3.5 / 5 THE ORDEALS by Rachel Greenlaw follows Sophia DeWinter, a young woman who was indentured to her uncle as a young child. She has been on the hunt for a way out, and making it into Killmarth College might just break the hold he has on her. Problem is, you have to… Continue reading THE ORDEALS by Rachel Greenlaw
HELL’S HEART by Alexis Hall
I received a gifted audiobook copy of HELL'S HEART by Alexis Hall from Macmillan Audio. Publication Date: 3/10/2026 HELL'S HEART is set in a future where Earth is dead and humanity has moved into space. Life is not easy and survival depends on hunting and slaughtering space monsters. The unnamed narrator is looking for work… Continue reading HELL’S HEART by Alexis Hall
SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS by Braidee Otto
I received a gifted copy of SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS by Braidee Otto from The Dial Press / Random House! Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 2/3/2026 (this edition) SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS follows Princess Aella. She was not all that her father wanted her to be, so she was sent to the Aiviary. On the… Continue reading SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS by Braidee Otto
THE SURVIVOR by Andrew Reid
I received a gifted copy of THE SURVIVOR by Andrew Reid from Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio! Publication Day: 3/24/2026Rating: 4.5 / 5 THE SURVIVOR begins by following Ben. Fired on his first day at his new job, he doesn't believe that things can get worse. They definitely do. While getting on the train, he… Continue reading THE SURVIVOR by Andrew Reid
Monday Reading Check In
I received a gifted copy of MY DEAR YOU by Rachel Khong from Knopf. MY DEAR YOU is out on April 7! Happy Monday, friends, and happy vacation week to me! I leave Thursday morning and I'm in full prep mode, waiting on a couple of last minute deliveries of things I realized I might… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In