Feb 24, 20213 min readBoyfriend Material, and the angst of twentysomething BritsAn excellent read for romance enthusiasts who like their American cheesiness with a side of British snark.
Sep 10, 20205 min readThe New Guy, and the angsty cliches we need to leave in the 90sBetween the angst, the 90s cliches and the unpolished writing, this book is a bit of a mess, but the plot itself was gripping enough.
Sep 3, 20206 min readSorcery of Thorns, and the (literal) power of booksThis whimsical, swashbuckling fantasy adventure turns out to be a profound, inclusive, tongue-in-cheek exploration of the power of books.
Jul 22, 20204 min readHouse of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1), and the world's longest story setupThe plot works well enough as a standalone, with most of the key conflicts getting resolved, while other aspects are left as a series arch.
Jul 1, 20203 min readIsland Affair, and the pitfalls of saccharine romance Overall, Island Affair was a pleasant enough summer read and a nice break from more serious fantasy books.
Jun 29, 20203 min readDate Me, Bryson Keller, and why coming out is still a thingAll in all, Date Me, Bryson Keller is a fantastic easy read and an uplifting story. It was the perfect way to round off Pride month.
Jun 26, 20206 min readThe Starless Sea, and the problem with books that try too hardI loved this book. I still have no idea what exactly happened in this book. I think this book was trying too hard.
Jun 17, 20202 min readAn Enchantment of Ravens, and why trusting Fae is a Rooky mistakeThe story is offers a fascinating take on Fae mythology, featuring some cool aspects I haven't encountered before, along with the classics.
Jun 17, 20202 min readSomething to Talk About, and all the things we need to talk aboutThis book is a pleasantly current surprise wrapped up in a package of wholesomeness. Poignant and satisfying LGBTQ rom-com worth your time.
Jun 17, 20203 min readThe Little Café in Copenhagen, and the secret of HyggeThis book stirs up a carving for a trip to Copenhagen, cycling around a beautiful city, drinking coffee, eating pastries, and taking it easy
May 29, 20203 min readWould like to meet, and gullible heroines The concept of the book is unusual, which always draws me in when it comes to chicklit. This one is charmingly self aware and very meta.
May 14, 20205 min readMy Lady Jane, and the beauty of humorous historical retellingsIf you love humour, historical fiction, buck-wild plots, the Tudor England or any combination of the above, you should read this book.
May 13, 20203 min readAutoboyography, the significantly less fun Book of MormonThe book starts off just as you'd expect - best friends, a bisexual back in the closet, and some questionable insta-love.
May 1, 20204 min readRoomies, and enough with the suffering already!The story is your standard romantic comedy, from the meek heroine who does something super out of character to the brooding love interest.
Apr 29, 20203 min readOur Stop, and the beauty of modern romcomsOur Stop presents a different take on romance. The novel mixes in modern references with the timeless magic of a 'meant to be' romance.
Apr 21, 20203 min readThe Vine Witch, and why I love Kindle recommendationsYou'll need a couple of chapters to settle into this strange universe, what with the main character starting off as a frog.
