Thursday, October 16, 2025

BOOK REVIEWS

‘Feather and Flame’ Review: A Brilliant Edition to Mulan’s Story

Bestselling author Livia Blackburne brings us Feather and Flame, the second installment in Disney's The Queen's Council series. This new series reimagines the stories...

‘Here’s to Us’ Review: Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera Bring a Do-Over as Endearing as Its Predecessor

Three years ago, Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera captured readers’ hearts with Arthur and Ben’s whirlwind summer romance in What If It’s Us (WIIU)....

‘Our Violent Ends’ Review: An Emotional and Satisfying Conclusion to Chloe Gong’s Duology

New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong has released the sequel in her These Violent Delights duology, Our Violent Ends. These Violent Delights has...

‘Southern Belle Insults’ Review: Keke Palmer’s Alter-Ego Comes to Life in Short Story Collection

Keke Palmer’s viral TikTok sensation Southern Belle Insults has made its way from screen to page. Out today is a collection of short stories...

‘The Grimrose Girls’ Review: Laura Pohl Brings a Clever Twist to Fairy Tales

In Laura Pohl’s The Grimrose Girls, she brings her own dark twist to the fairy tales readers know and love. The story follows a...

‘House Fires’ Review: A Stunning Addition to Connor Franta’s Trilogy

New York Times best-selling author Connor Franta has released his latest book House Fires. House Fires chronicles a much different journey than A Work in...

‘Nothing But Blackened Teeth’ Review: A Creepy and Immersive Tale by Cassandra Khaw

In Nothing But Blackened Teeth, a group of friends reunite to celebrate a wedding. Ever the thrill-seekers, they visit an abandoned Heian-era mansion. But...

‘Haven’s Secret’ Review: A Magical and Exciting Journey

Nothing says sisterhood quite like a magical set of abilities, and Haven’s Secret explores just that. From Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist, Jessica Benoist, and Mariko...