Scandal of the Summer by Alexandra Vasti
One of Alexandra Vasti’s frequent archetypes is the very smart woman who doesn’t fit into society. As a woman who frequently looks back in confusion at social interactions gone wrong, I love it. After Miss Ruby Ballimore commits the sin of telling a man he’s wrong in front of other people, she and … [Read more]
The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh: A Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney Mystery by Claudia Gray
I enjoyed this installment of Gray’s Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney Mysteries even more than the previous book, The Late Mrs. Willoughby. I think in large part this is because the main characters and the setting for this one are straight from Pride and Prejudice, featuring a couple of my favorite … [Read more]
Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
I've given this boy the messiest parts of me, and he's done nothing but convince me he'll be careful with them. ― Rachel Lynn Solomon, Today Tonight Tomorrow This immediately reminded me of the show Never Have I Ever and the story of the eventual-enemies-to-lovers romance between two overachievers … [Read more]
Blood Mercy: A Fantasy Romance (Blood Grace Book 1) by Vela Roth
Lio had already wasted so much time and effort carefully constructing a plan for eternity, which had all come to naught. It was a fine, rare feeling to want nothing more than the present. ― Vela Roth, Blood Mercy Cassia is the bastard daughter of the king, and the offspring of one of his … [Read more]
Poets Square by Courtney Gustafson
I worked at a local cat rescue for about six months. I wanted a volunteer job, and this cute spot called Community Cats was right around the corner from me, so I signed up. My limited schedule meant I could only take a mid-Sunday shift, which meant less quality cat time and more laundry and mopping. … [Read more]
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
If you are anywhere on social media, you've probably heard of Yesteryear. This is the first book in a while that I have had multiple different people, in completely different social settings, mention it to me and ask if I've read it. And boy, have I. Yesteryear is the kind of story you can't put … [Read more]
