Browse Book Reviews by Genre
Biographical Fiction
Review of The Paris Wife, a historical fiction novel by Paula McLain. The Paris Wife is a fictional account of the relationship between Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson.
Books about Books
Review of the contemporary romance novel The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan. The Bookshop on the Shore is a cozy, feel-good story set in the Scottish Highlands.
Classics
A timeless classic featuring two of British literature’s greatest characters, John Thornton and Margaret Hale.
Review of the classic novel Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. Cranford describes the lives of a group of women living in a country village in Victorian England.
Contemporary Fiction
A friends-to-lovers holiday romance featuring the much beloved fake dating trope and a cozy, small-town setting.
Twelve dates with twelve different men in the days leading up to Christmas — will Kate find her one true love through these Christmas-themed speed dates?
This enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy is the perfect beach read.
Dystopian
Have you ever wondered what Dickens’ A Christmas Carol would be like if told from the perspective of a woman? If so, this just might be the book for you.
Fantasy
A transportive fantasy full of adventure and creative world-building. There’s even a smattering of romance.
A young adult fantasy featuring a band of thieves and a high-stakes heist.
The spellbinding, transportive sequel to Once upon a Broken Heart.
Historical Fiction
A delightful holiday novella set in the 16th-century Scottish Highlands.
Step back in time to Regency England with this cozy romance featuring the much beloved fake-dating trope.
Home Alone meets Bridgerton in this historical holiday romance set in Regency London.
A fictionalized account of the real-life friendship between Jane Austen, one of Britain’s most beloved authors, and Anne Sharp.
Holiday
A friends-to-lovers holiday romance featuring the much beloved fake dating trope and a cozy, small-town setting.
A delightful holiday novella set in the 16th-century Scottish Highlands.
Step back in time to Regency England with this cozy romance featuring the much beloved fake-dating trope.
Home Alone meets Bridgerton in this historical holiday romance set in Regency London.
Literary Fiction
Review of Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s masterfully written novel about race and personal identity.
Magical Realism
Review of In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. In Five Years is a novel about love, friendship, and loss set against the backdrop of New York City.
Memoir
Review of Maid, Stephanie Land’s memoir about her fight to lift herself and her daughter out of poverty.
Review of Educated, a memoir by Tara Westover. Educated recounts all of the hardships that Westover had to overcome in order to achieve her education.
Mythology
This sequel to A Touch of Darkness sees Persephone questioning her relationship with Hades and wondering if she is truly ready to become the Queen of the Underworld.
A steamy, modern-day retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth.
New Adult
The second book in the fantasy series The Five Crowns of Okrith.
A spellbinding fantasy replete with magic, romance, and adventure — perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.
Paranormal
This sequel to Feather picks up four years after book’s events and focuses on Celeste, Leigh’s best friend.
A modern-day retelling of Rome and Juliet featuring angels and sinners.
The final installment in the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy.
Romance
A transportive fantasy full of adventure and creative world-building. There’s even a smattering of romance.
A friends-to-lovers holiday romance featuring the much beloved fake dating trope and a cozy, small-town setting.
A delightful holiday novella set in the 16th-century Scottish Highlands.
Step back in time to Regency England with this cozy romance featuring the much beloved fake-dating trope.
Satire
Review of the classic novel Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. Cranford describes the lives of a group of women living in a country village in Victorian England.
Time Travel
Travel back in time to the windswept plains of the Nebraska frontier with this vintage romance.
Have you ever wondered what Dickens’ A Christmas Carol would be like if told from the perspective of a woman? If so, this just might be the book for you.
This second book in the All Souls Trilogy sees Diana and Matthew travel back in time to Elizabethan England in their quest to find Ashmole 782.
Review of Jane in Love by Rachel Givney. Jane in Love follows Jane Austen (yes, that Jane Austen) as she time travels to the present day to meet her perfect match.
Young Adult
A transportive fantasy full of adventure and creative world-building. There’s even a smattering of romance.
A young adult fantasy featuring a band of thieves and a high-stakes heist.
The spellbinding, transportive sequel to Once upon a Broken Heart.
A dark, captivating fantasy replete with unforgettable characters and a heart-pounding heist.
A fictionalized account of the real-life friendship between Jane Austen, one of Britain’s most beloved authors, and Anne Sharp.