The Grief Keeper
The Grief Keeper A hard-hitting realistic fiction novel with a sci-fi twist – this book looks at trauma in a deeply affecting way and has an excellent f/f romance.
Month: August 2022
The Barren Grounds
The Barren Grounds Talking animals, a complicated sister/brother relationship – think Narnia but with Indigenous folklore in the best way possible.
Tigers, Not Daughters
Tigers, Not Daughters A haunted house story (ish?) that is at it’s heart about sisters who love each other, but can’t quite figure out how to be with one another – lovely, creepy, engrossing.
Blue Flag Vol. 1
Blue Flag Vol. 1 The only love square I’ll accept – these characters are so heart-warming and their dynamics kept me glued to the page.
Legendborn
Legendborn Everything I could want out of an urban fantasy novel – a twisty plot, juicy character dynamics, and a heroine that feels so achingly real.
When Spring Comes to the DMZ
When Spring Comes to the DMZ Beautiful, colorful illustrations help tell this heartfelt story about seasons, distance, and culture.
When Life Gives You Mangos
When Life Gives You Mangos Lovely and heartfelt, this book looks at the trials and tribulations of friendship with just a touch of mystery – plus a lush island setting.
Blood Water Paint
Blood Water Paint This story based on a real-life Renaissance painter left a considerable imprint on me. Thinking back on Artemisia’s story, told in stunning verse and alternating with depictions of Biblical women full of rage, still makes me catch my breath.
Wolf by Wolf
Wolf by Wolf The page-turning action and overall themes of identity that define this alternate WWII make it a knockout of a story, with characters and scenes that I still can vividly recall.
The Reader
The Reader A story where a book is literal magic and has the power to alter the entire class system in an illiterate kingdom? Yes, please!