I consider myself a Rachel Lynn Solomon superfan. I adore her books, and I keep thinking that she can’t write a book I love more…and then she does it. What Happens in Amsterdam, her last adult novel, was probably my favorite book I read in 2025. We’re halfway through 2026, and I think Solomon’s newest … More Review: Extracurricular by Rachel Lynn Solomon
I’ve been lucky enough to receive ARCS of almost all of Timothy Janovsky’s books for the past few years. Thank you to Afterglow for making that happen once again here. One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker has Janovsky’s signature whimsy. Also, like his other books, it addresses the mental health of the main characters. … More ARC Review: One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker by Timothy Janovsky
This was a different reading year for me. I started the year very pregnant, which did not lend itself to a lot of reading. Then, of course, I was deep in the newborn trenches. Again, not a lot of reading happening there. Eventually, I did get back more into a reading groove, but I didn’t … More My Favorite Reads of 2025
I love Susan Lee’s work (see my previous review The Romance Rivalry. Her work up until this point has been young adult, and I was so excited to read her first adult romance novel. Julia Song is Undateable certainly did not disappoint. This book’s synopsis reads like a Hallmark movie, and I mean that in … More ARC Review: Julia Song is Undateable by Susan Lee
It will likely not surprise you to leave that from the time he was very very small, my son was listening to his parents read books to him. Reading is a part of our pre-nap routine, and books are his entertainment as he has a bedtime bottle every night. My husband and I find ourselves … More My Six Month Old’s Favorite Books
Rachel Lynn Solomon recommended Thank You For Sharing by Rachel Runya Katz at a book event I went to last year, and I am so glad she did. It was moving and thoughtful, and one of those reads that sticks with you after you are done reading. I felt the same way about Isn’t It … More Isn’t it Obvious by Rachel Runya Katz
The five books (so far) of the Meant to Be series have my name written all over them. They are reimaginings of Disney films as contemporary romance novels. Each book in the series is written by a different romance author. The newest installment, Worth Fighting For, is a modern Mulan retelling. It fell a flat … More ARC Review: Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Suntanto
It is no secret that I love a good romance novel. The premise of this book immediately intrigued me, especially as someone who loves Susan Lee’s previous work. If you are a lover of romance novels like I am (and like Irene is), this book is for you. It is so clear from this book … More ARC Review: The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee
Happy birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! The Bard was born (we think) on April 23, 1564. It is no secret that I love his work. It probably started with everyone constantly asking me if named after Helena from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Spoiler, I am not. Also, Shakespeare’s Helena is supposed to be a tall blonde. Laugh’s … More My Favorite Shakespeare Adaptations
From the first page, The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club is funny and charming. As a millennial I will say that I immediately was reminded of John Tucker Must Die, and seeing that connection in the publisher’s summary makes so much sense. First of all, I love the group of Kat, Olivia, and Elle. Each one of … More ARC Review: The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao
Bubbling up with Helena 