I’ve been reading the Hannah Swensen series for a long time. Pink Lemonade Cake Murder is the 29th book in the series, and I have read every single one…some of them more than once. This series made me fall in love with cozy mysteries, a murder mystery where the detective is not a professional. While … More Review: Pink Lemonade Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

You all know that I love a good rom com, especially one with a Jewish author and with Jewish main characters. I read Meredith Schorr’s first book, As Seen on TV, and loved it. I felt so seen by her writing, and the same was true of her second book. I saw a lot of … More ARC Review: Someone Like You by Meredith Schorr

It is no secret that I am a massive fan of Jane Austen’s work. Her books are smart, funny, satirical…and of course, romantic. I have read my fair share of Austen retellings over the years – good, bad, and everywhere in between. I fell in love with Accomplished, Amanda Quain’s modern telling of Pride and … More ARC Review: Ghosted by Amanda Quain

I loved Kelsey Rodkey’s first two books, Last Chance Books and A Disaster in Three Acts, and I was very excited for Plus One. It did not disappoint. First of all, I love that the cover art of Plus One includes a depiction of Lahey that is not stick thin. The reader learns that Lahey … More ARC Review: Plus One by Kelsey Rodkey

Rome might be the place in the world that I would love to visit the most. The history, the food, the architechture – just all of it feels magical to me. Because of that, I love to read books set in Rome. Ciao for Now‘s title also drew me to the book. It is a … More Ciao for Now by Kate Bromley

I recently read Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler, and I was excited to read her upcoming book Going Bicoastal. It is the perfect quirky and fun read for the summer. The dual timeline is such an intriguing concept. The book starts with Natalya being unable to decide if she wants to spend the … More ARC Review: Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler

I am a huge Jane Austen fan. I started reading her books when I was 11, and I fell even more in love with her work when I studied it in college. I loved the idea of bringing her characters together in The Murder of Mr. Wickham. The second book in the series, The Late … More ARC Review: The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray

If you’re reading this, you probably know that I love romances centered around food. I was immediately intrigued by the title of Fake Dates and Mooncakes. I wanted to like this book, but it fell flat for me. The publisher’s summary compares Fake Dates and Mooncakes to Heartstopper and Crazy Rich Asians, and I do … More ARC Review: Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

I really liked Kaitlyn Hill’s first book, Love from Scratch, and I was excited to read her next book, Not Here to Stay Friends. Both books center around reality television – Love from Scratch centers around a television station similar to the Food Network, and Not Here to Stay Friends features a televsion show that … More Review: Not Here to Stay Friends by Kaitlyn Hill

Rachel Lynn Solomon, one of my favorite authors, posted about how much she loved Sizzle Reel on Instagram, and I knew I had to go to NetGalley to request it right away. I was thrilled when I was approved. Sizzle Reel hooked me immediately. The first chapter opens with narration from Luna about how attracted … More ARC Review: Sizzle Reel by Carlyn Greenwald