Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter is straight up delightful. It is full of fun, interesting, and well-developed characters. The story is engaging and uses tropes well. It is one of those books that is guaranteed to leave you smiling. I am a huge fan of both second chance romance and friends to lovers as tropes, … More ARC Review: Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter
I loved Carlyn Greenwald’s last book, Sizzle Reel, and I was so excited to continue reading about the journey of these characters. While Sizzle Reel is focused on Luna, she becomes a side character in Director’s Cut in order for Greenwald to tell Valeria’s story. I am a musical theater nerd, and I had so … More ARC Review: Director’s Cut by Carlyn Greenwald
The premise of The Perfect Guy Doesn’t Exist immediately intrigued me. I mean, what teenager wouldn’t want the chance to get to meet their favorite television character? It is just as fun as I hoped. The Perfect Guy Doesn’t Exist is not just a run of the mill romance novel. One might expect it to … More ARC Review: The Perfect Guy Doesn’t Exist by Sophie Gonzales
Tessa Bailey is unequivocally the romance queen. I have read and enjoyed many of her books over the years. Fangirl Down is not my favorite of her books, but I enjoyed it. I am a big fan of the grumpy sunshine trope, and Fangirl Down does it very well. Josephine is an enthusiastic fan of … More Review: Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
I am a Rachel Lynn Solomon super fan. Not only are her books smart, thoughtful, and funny, but they also are always full of mental health and Jewish representation. Past Present Future is no exception. I just reread Today Tonight Tomorrow with my husband, and I fell in love with Rowan and Neil all over … More ARC Review: Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon
It should not come as a surprise to you that I love a good Jane Austen retelling, and I have read many over the years. I decided that I wanted to reread all of Austen’s work in 2023, and I’ve gotten through five of her six books so far. (I am dawdling on picking up … More ARC Review: Dashed by Amanda Quain
As you all know, I love musicals, and I love books. There are so many musicals based on books coming to Broadway this Spring, that I had to do a little round up. The Notebook Water for Elephants The Outsiders The Great Gatsby The Wiz Cabaret I am very excited for these Broadway productions this … More Musicals based on books coming to Broadway in Spring 2024
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon Happy Place by Emily Henry The Getaway List by Emma Lord Jane Austen the Secret Radical by Helena Kelly The Name Drop by Susan Lee
Emma Lord has long established herself as one of my favorite authors. Not only is she one of my auto-buy authors, but I have made my husband read every single one of her books as well. Lord has been writing young adult books for the past few years, but she moved into the adult realm … More ARC Review: The Breakup Pact by Emma Lord
I’ve had the immense privilege of seeing a lot of great theater in 2023, and I thought it would be fun to celebrate some of my favorite moments in the theater this year. Anthony Rapp’s Without You I. love. Rent, and I have since I was too young to be obsessed with Rent. Anthony Rapp’s … More Favorite Theatrical Experiences of 2023
Bubbling up with Helena 