Book Review

I, MEDUSA by Ayana Gray

I received a gifted copy of I, MEDUSA by Ayana Gray from Random House. Rating: 5 / 5 I, MEDUSA is a retelling of the titular character from mythology. The story follows Meddy and her sisters from a young age, before they became the "monsters" of memory. Meddy has always dreamed of leaving her small… Continue reading I, MEDUSA by Ayana Gray

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THROUGH GATES OF GARNET AND GOLD by Seanan McGuire

I received a gifted audiobook copy of THROUGH GATES OF GARNET AND GOLD by Seanan McGuire from Macmillan Audio! Publication Date: 1/6/2026Rating: 4.5 / 5 THROUGH GATES OF GARNET AND GOLD is the 11th installment in the author's Wayward Children series. This series is made up of novellas focusing on different children in each. These… Continue reading THROUGH GATES OF GARNET AND GOLD by Seanan McGuire

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ONE SMALL MISTAKE by Dandy Smith

I received a gifted copy of ONE SMALL MISTAKE by Dandy Smith from Kensington Books! Pub Date: 11/5/2025Rating: 3.5 / 5 ONE SMALL MISTAKE begins with Elodie Fray. She's quite her marketing job in order to pursue writer, hopeful that her barista job will make ends meet until her first book is published. It isn't… Continue reading ONE SMALL MISTAKE by Dandy Smith

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UNACCUSTOMED EARTH by Jhumpa Lahiri

Rating: 4 / 5 UNACCUSTOMED EARTH by Jhumpa Lahiri is a 2008 story collection. These are mostly standalone stories, on the longer side for short stories. EAch story focuses in on Bengali immigrants and their families. The title story follows a young mother welcoming her widowed father into her home. In another standout story an… Continue reading UNACCUSTOMED EARTH by Jhumpa Lahiri

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WE WHO WILL DIE by Stacia Stark

I received a gifted audiobook copy of WE WHO WILL DIE by Stacia Stark from Harper Audio and Netgalley. Publication Date: 12/30/2025Rating: 3.5 / 5 WE WHO WILL DIE is set in a world that is always a struggle. Arvelle is a young woman who is the sole provider for her younger twin brothers and… Continue reading WE WHO WILL DIE by Stacia Stark

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THE NEW YEAR’S PARTY by Jenna Satterthwaite

I received a gifted audiobook copy of THE NEW YEAR'S PARTY by Jenna Satterthwaite from Harlequin Audio. Pub Date: 11/5/2025Rating: 3.5 / 5 THE NEW YEAR'S PARTY follows a group of friends who have celebrated the new year together since their college days. They've dropped off a bit over the years, it's been about five… Continue reading THE NEW YEAR’S PARTY by Jenna Satterthwaite

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SILVERCLOAK by L.K. Steven

I received a gifted copy of SILVERCLOAK by L.K. Steven from Del Rey! Rating: 3.5 / 5 SILVERCLOAK follows Saffron, a young woman with a desire for revenge. years ago, the Bloodmoons murdered her parents in front of her. She's lived her life on the mission of payback, beginning with her time at the Silvercloak… Continue reading SILVERCLOAK by L.K. Steven