Tag: book review

  • A Favorite Duo in The Favorites

    A Favorite Duo in The Favorites

    The Favorites by Layne Fargo A Five-Star Book The Favorites by Layne Fargo hit Bookstagram like steel on ice this winter. And it’s well worth the hype. I loved this story of two ice dancers’ complicated love, hard determination, and chasing dreams. It’s the first 2025 Book of the Month pick that I’ve loved this…

  • Reel and the Harlem Renaissance

    Reel and the Harlem Renaissance

    Reel by Kennedy Ryan A Four-Star Book Kennedy Ryan is one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. She’s sharp, authentic, and creative, crafting complex stories about strong Black female leads and the men they love. That’s why I was thrilled to find Reel, which was originally published in 2021 but released in 2024 with a…

  • My Darkest Prayer Book Review

    My Darkest Prayer Book Review

    My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby A Five-Star Book I will read anything S.A. Cosby writes. If this Southern noir author decides to turn his skills to sci-fi alien romance novels, I’m there. If he pens a happily ever after romance, I’m on board. If he publishes essays about the benefits of drinking water, I’m…

  • Embracing Friendship and Love in Happy Place

    Embracing Friendship and Love in Happy Place

    Happy Place by Emily Henry: A Four-Star Book  With Happy Place, Emily Henry delivers a heartfelt story that blends romance, friendship, and self-discovery against the stunning backdrop of a summer in Maine. I rated this as a four-star book because of the charming cast of friends and its touching exploration of how our relationships change…

  • Like Mother, Like Mother Book Review

    Like Mother, Like Mother Book Review

    Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger A Five-Star Book Review Sometimes a good family drama is just what I need—on the page at least. Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger brings all the drama I could ask for, examining three generations of women whose decisions impact their family in infinite ways. Summary of…