Orange Wine by Esperanza Hope Snyder didn’t quite meet my expectations. The premise was promising and full of dramatic potential, with all the right elements for a compelling novel. However, it fell short for me. The narrative felt somew...

I really enjoyed Murder in Miniature! This classic whodunit mystery featured a strong female lead and a well-developed cast of secondary characters who enriched the story. While I could tell early on who the killer was—perhaps due to rea...

One of the things I love most about a book is when it completely pulls me in, and this one did just that. It has a captivating story, good character development, and a narrative style that kept me hooked. More than anything, I loved that...

I thought I was ready for this book. I was not. Not even close. I love a good slow-burn shifter romance, but this one? This one devoured me like a wolf at an all-you-can-eat buffet. First of all, Elise and Everett? I don’t want to be dr...

Some books stay with you long after you turn the final page. The Quiet Librarian by @aeskens is one of those rare novels that lingers in your heart and mind. Historical fiction often takes us to distant pasts, but this story stands out b...

There are some books you just know will be an absolute delight—T. Kingfisher’s Hemlock & Silver is one of them. I first discovered her writing last fall and immediately fell in love with both her storytelling and style. So when I was app...

Ok, I am absolutely shocked by how different I feel about A Court of Mist and Fury compared to ACOTAR. The difference is night and day! While ACOTAR didn’t connect with me emotionally, ACOMAF pulled me in so completely that I felt like I...

The Dark Library was not quite what I expected. Even after reading the synopsis, I anticipated a darker tone, but the story took a different direction. That said, it was still an engaging read. The novel features a strong female protagon...

Jane Austen’s Gardens by Molly Williams was an absolute delight! Not only does the author explore the gardens and plants featured in each of Austen’s novels, but she also weaves in Regency-era horticulture, craft ideas, and beautifully r...

The Curious Kitchen Gardener by Linda Ziedrich is a delightful dive into rare and underappreciated plants—many I’d never heard of before! From blue-fruited honeysuckle and magenta-leaf orach to Makah Ozette potatoes and mucilaginous melo...