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Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 5 Stars! Absolutely loved this! The writing is phenomenal, and the main character is completely wild and hilarious. I genuinely could not put this book down and lost far too much sleep staying up late to finish it. The ending was shocking, but also incredibly thought-provoking. What impressed me most was how skillfully the author balanced an engaging, addictive story with deeper themes and meaningful commentary. The exploration of society, soci

Handsome by Ezra Palmer Coming July 2026 5 Stars! Powerful & Engaging. This book reads like a series of reflections & situational stories woven together through the narrator’s life, almost a stream of consciousness that feels intimate & unfiltered, as though she has no agenda other than to tell the truth of her experiences. The audiobook narrator elevates the story even further, delivering the emotional weight with incredible depth & authenticity. This is a story about a comp

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser. I absolutely loved this book; it’s everything I want in a novel. I hesitated at first because it’s marketed as a Cinderella retelling from the stepmother’s perspective, and I wasn’t interested in another version of that story. Thankfully, it’s only loosely inspired by Cinderella, and had I not known that, I don’t know that I would have connected them. Instead, it offers a rich, original narrative with beautiful, meticulous writing. At its c

Peregrine Hill by Nina de Gramont This book is expected November 2026, & it's such a real treat! To begin, thank you to NetGalley & Simon & Schuster for providing this advance copy. This book is complete perfection . This is historical fiction at its finest. From the moment I started, I didn’t want to put it down, honestly, it was all I could think about. I completely fell in love with Mariah. I’ll admit, I felt conflicted about her at first, but as the story unfolded, so did

Book 1: 3 Star Rating My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney This book is a fast-paced & engaging read. The twists are unpredictable & continue to unfold in surprising ways, keeping the narrative dynamic. It is an ultimately satisfying novel. While it may not rank among the strongest psychological thrillers, particularly as parts of the ending feel somewhat contrived & overly sensational, making them difficult to fully follow, it remains compelling & difficult to set aside. The op

The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry Whew! This was a rough one. Let me start with the positives: the writing is good, the story is short & moves quickly, the different character narration is a great way to tell the story, & I would read something else by this author. Okay, the rough part : the subject matter is really difficult. As a mom of 4…3 which are boys & 1 the same age as the boys in the story, it was really difficult subject matter. The idea of teen’s & their secr

The Final Target by Nora Roberts: Coming May 26, 2026 No Spoilers…But Nora Roberts Delivers This was my first experience reading anything by Nora Roberts, & I was immediately struck by the elegance of her prose. Roberts writes with a vivid, almost cinematic descriptiveness that immerses the reader fully in both setting & emotion. Her language is not only beautiful but also purposeful, creating a narrative atmosphere that feels richly textured & deeply engaging. One of the n

The Book Tour by Emily Ohanjanians First, I want to thank NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I’m grateful for the opportunity to review. The Book Tour offers an engaging & contemporary romance, balancing lighthearted escapism with moments of genuine emotional insight. While it leans into the conventions of a beach read, the narrative carries enough thematic weight to feel purposeful rather than superficial. Although romance is not typically m

These are a few of my favorite March reads. 1. My Darling Girls: A Novel by Marina Scott My Darling Girls was my first Marina Scott novel, and it absolutely won’t be my last. This is one of those books that quietly pulls you in and then refuses to let go; I genuinely didn’t want to put it down. The atmosphere of the novel has a strong American Gothic vibe, reminiscent of Poe, with a haunting, almost dreamlike tone that lingers throughout. The elements of death photography,

5 Star Reads: These 5 books are must reads! The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano A beautiful & heartbreaking story, this novel serves as a powerful historical reminder of our country’s beginnings. I listened to the audiobook & was initially distracted by the strong Irish male narrator’s voice; I suspect I might have enjoyed it more in print, as I typically do with my reading. That said, I adjusted fairly quickly & was able to fully immerse myself in the story. As som