Category: Book Review

The Ultimate Guide to Rachel Harrison’s Feminist Horror Books

October 19, 2025

I discovered Harrison last year, and her spooky femnist horror books quickly made her a favorite author of mine. Her books feel like hanging out with a clever, witty friend—if that friend also told stories about spooky monsters, friends, relationship drama and navigating womanhood. She has a unique talent for blending horror with sharp humor, biting social commentary, and deeply relatable feminist themes and personal growth.

Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Explained

July 19, 2025

It feels like everywhere I look, I keep seeing Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. While sci-fi isn’t typically the genre I gravitate to, the idea of a story within a story mixed with africanfuturism -something I’d never read before- intrigued me enough to finally try it.

I ended up reading Death of the Author with a friend of mine. And as much as we wanted to love it, our feelings didn’t exactly mirror the internet’s. In this post I’ll share my detailed notes with you (including spoilers). Consider this your cheat sheet. A play-by-play of this 450-page book.

Thriller Duel: ‘Heartwood’ vs. ‘The God of the Woods’

April 28, 2025

I’m diving into two novels with surprisingly similar themes but vastly different executions: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore and Heartwood by Amity Gaige. Both feature missing women in the wilderness, multiple perspectives, and female investigators in male-dominated roles—yet one captivated me while the other left me struggling to stay engaged.

Let’s break them down—no spoilers, to help you decide which book is for you!

5 Must-Read Romance Books With the Best Plot Twists!

February 21, 2025

I have some exciting news, book friends. I think I’ve finally figured out my reading preferences! I used to think I didn’t enjoy straight-up romance books, but it turns out I love romantic mysteries, thrillers, and anything with a jaw-dropping plot twist. Oh, and a little spice never hurts either! 🌶️

So, I’ve gathered up some of my favorite romance books with mind-blowing twists to share with you. No spoilers, I promise! I’ll give you a quick synopsis of each book and explain why I loved them.

10 Unhinged Fantasy Romance Books That Will Make You Want to Burn Your Eyes Out

January 29, 2025

From falling in love with Thanksgiving turkeys to passionate affairs with…the coronavirus, if you can imagine it, some indie author has probably written about it. And, yes, some of them have even been brave enough to self-publish these fantasy romance books on Amazon. Don’t ask me how I stumbled upon these bizarre and somewhat disturbing […]