Browsing Barnes and Noble last year, I spotted The Girl He Used to Know on the shelves. The cover held a certain familiarity because I’d seen it filling up my Instagram feed for months. The cover, a watercolor of a woman facing away, is pretty and captivating. Alas, I bought the book and then it […]

Told in alternating timelines, Next Year In Havana tells a story of family history, self-discovery, forbidden love, and the effects political turmoil and war have on a country and its families. First thing first, I enjoyed the audiobook, but I think this story is rich and better consumed in hard copy, which is why I plan to […]

Breaking bread, family meal before dinner service, indulging in the buttery goodness of a rich dessert–they are all moments in time that carry flavor triggers. When we smell the aroma of bacon grease from bed in the morning, when we sniff the hearty smell of cheese melted into a relative’s signature dip, when a cloud of […]

Today, I’m excited to share my thoughts on The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams. Last summer, when I finally got back into reading for pleasure after a bit of a hiatus, I read Williams’ novel The Summer Wives, which I loved. Williams is an incredible writer and I always enjoy her stories. I will admit, however, The Golden Hour was a slow […]

I am so excited for my review of this book. I actually finished this book in Starbucks and had to try very hard to not tear up. As you know, I’ve been trying to read as much as possible this summer, and I’m really proud of myself for actually accomplishing that goal. It’s been so refreshing to […]

I am so excited for my review of this book. I actually finished this book in Starbucks and had to try very hard to not tear up. As you know, I’ve been trying to read as much as possible this summer, and I’m really proud of myself for actually accomplishing that goal. It’s been so refreshing to […]

She Regrets Nothing is Andrea Dunlop’s second novel, and now I’m hoping to pick up a copy of her first soon. Her writing is captivating and fun and kept me turning pages so quickly. Usually I’m a slow reader, I like to absorb a story slowly, really enjoy the words, but this book kept me guessing […]

Publisher: Avid Reader Press Page Count: Year Published: 2020 Thank you, Avid Reader Press and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! Kings County follows Audrey Benton, a woman who arrived in early 2000s Brooklyn on a bus from nowhere ready to make a name for herself. Audrey finds ways to […]

SYNOPSIS: a NY cabdriver is driving through the city when his sister spots a real life princess in need of a ride. What follows is a predictable but charming romance.⁣⁣Woah. I was not prepared for the steam in this one 😂 I was warned, but I was expecting something a little less steamy based on […]