The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher is a lovely, emotional young adult, romantic comedy that I just loved. The setting of a renaissance fair, and a delightful set of characters make this a wonderful book. Story Recap: Madeline “Gwen” Hathaway has worked the renaissance fair circuit with her parents for most of her […]
This was my first book by Alex Finlay and I am glad I finally read one of his books. What Have We Done is a fast-paced, exciting thriller that had me up at night trying to finish the book. The short chapters with varied POVs helped to move this story along quickly as well as […]
Take the Lead by Alexis Daria is the first book in her Dance Off Series. It’s a story of a reality tv show about ballroom dancing. Story Recap: Dancer Gina Morales has been on the hit dancing show, The Dance Off, for four seasons and has yet to make it to the finals. She’s surprised […]
Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings is the first book in her exciting new series Dear Miss Hermione. A historical mystery series set in Victorian England. Story Recap: When Violet’s Aunt Adelia leaves town with a new friend, she leaves Violet all her files from her advice column, Miss Hermione. Violet now has […]
Maame by Jessica George is an intense and emotional look at a young woman’s life, neglected by her parents, and yet giving her life to caring for her father. Story Recap: Maggie’s life in London is far from what she expected to be doing as a young woman. She mostly cares for her father, who […]
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano is the third book in her very popular Finlay Donovan Series and can be read as a stand-alone novel. This book is an excellent addition to the series and I enjoyed it as much as I’ve enjoyed the previous books in the series. Story Recap: Mystery writer […]
Begin Again by Emma Lord is a delightful Young Adult book about a young woman navigating her life as a transfer student in college. This book is delightful, and I loved it. Story Recap: Andie Rose is a planner. She is transferring from the community college to Blue Ridge State to their prestigious psychology program […]
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins is a dual-timeline mystery thriller set in Italy. I loved this suspenseful thriller that kept me up until I finished the book. Story Recap: Emily and Chess have been best friends since they were kids. Now in their 30s, they have grown apart as they each have followed their own […]
The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale is an exciting thriller about a young woman who returns home to find out her inheritance was left to her ex-lover. Story Recap: When Saskia Kreis returns to her childhood home for her mother’s funeral, she doesn’t expect to find out that her inheritance, the Elf House, was left to […]
Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales is a fun, YA romance about a dating show. I enjoyed this book and the behind-the-scenes look at a dating show. Story Recap: Maya can’t escape her ex-boyfriend, Jordy after Jordy’s sister married the crown prince of a small European country. Jordy is now one of the […]