They say a good villain sees himself as a hero, but Coriolanus Snow must be the exception that proves the rule, because while he might delude himself enough to believe some of his actions are necessary, he is fully aware they aren't good. But what does the cost matter, so long as Snow lands on … Continue reading Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Roshani Chokshi's adult debut is a lush, dark fairy tale that will keep you guessing.

If you are a Hunger Games fan, you definitely need check out this prequel on Haymitch's experience in the 50th Hunger Games.

If you, like me, have been delayed in giving Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver a try, let this be your sign to start reading now.

Gareth Brown's The Book of Doors follows Cassie, a young woman working in an NYC bookshop, after one of her favorite customers passes, leaving her a mysterious book that promises "any door can be every door." To the shock of Cassie and her roommate, Izzy, the Book of Doors does just that, allowing Cassie to open a … Continue reading Review: The Book of Doors

Erin A. Craig's second book in the "Sisters of the Salt" series recaptures and builds on the gothic and sometimes grotesque atmosphere of the first book, but doesn't quite top it in terms of plot.

The Anelthalien series gets better and goes deeper with each new book, and #4 is no exception.

Meg Shaffer's novel is two parts Willy Wonka, one part Hallmark movie, with a sprinkle of The Westing Game, which all adds up to one cozy read!

Shubnum Khan's The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years is a quiet but beautiful story about the different ways grief and pain can haunt us. Told in dual timelines, the story begins in 2014, as young teen Sana and her father move into an apartment in the rundown mansion of Akbar Manzil in a seaside town in … Continue reading Review: The Djinn Waits A Hundred Years

My thoughts on Diane Setterfield's Once Upon a River

My thoughts on Sisters of Sword & Song by Rebecca Ross.

Diane Setterfield's The Thirteenth Tale begins when Margaret Lea, an amateur biographer working in her father's antique bookshop, is invited by Vida Winter, a renowned and enigmatic author, to record her life story. A story she has worked her entire life to conceal. The premise had me intrigued and the setting of the story helped … Continue reading Review: The Thirteenth Tale