Reviews

Death Card by Jasmine Smith is a Disappointing Queer Fantasy

Fairley Lloyd1 week ago04 mins

Death Card by Jasmine Smith boasts a fascinating premise but fails to live up to the magical world it creates. Read on for our review!

Back view of a woman in an 18th‑century blue gown with lace sleeves, holding a cherry basket, with a coastal town in the distance; cover for 'A Founding Mother'.”,

‘A Founding Mother’ Review: The Perfect Book for America’s 250th anniversary

Amanda Larch Hinchman3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

This novel offers a unique perspective of early American history and paints an intimate portrait of marriage, motherhood, family, and country. Read our review!

Cover for 'Ship Happens' by Mason Deaver, featuring two people on a ship deck with a sunset ocean and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Ship Happens Review: A Second Chance Romance Sets Sail

Mads Misasi3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

In Ship Happens, Mason Deaver pairs strong character growth with a believable take on the second-chance romance trope. Check out our review for more!

Book cover with bold black title 'WE WILL SEE YOU BLEED' on a red poster over a blue background; two black ravens hold burning matchsticks in their beaks; author Ron Currie listed at bottom.

We Will See You Bleed Review: Ron Currie Sends Babs Dionne Back Into the Fire

Quinn Quē1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

A locked-down Maine mill union town, violent locals, and a possible strike threatening to crack everything open. Read on to see whether Currie’s fury lands.

Smash or Pass Review: A Cozy, Queer Summer Romance

Fairley Lloyd3 months ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Smash or Pass is a cute, cozy story about being yourself and finding friends who accept you. Read our review of the novel!

‘No Friend To This House’ Review: Natalie Haynes Shines Brighter Than Ever

Amanda Larch Hinchman3 months ago07 mins

Natalie Haynes’ latest novel is dizzying and unflinching, making the reader feel like an active part of the story. Read on for our review!

Sublimation Review: Isabel J. Kim Splits the Self Wide Open

Quinn Quē3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim is a literary speculative debut with the bones of a thriller and the soul of a philosopher. Read to see how well Kim pulls it off.

A two-page spread from The Power Fantasy: Eliza Hellbound stands in silhouette at left, armored and radiating white light, while a starburst panel layout surrounds a blinding central flash with the shocked and frightened faces of four onlookers caught in the blast radius. Colors are dominated by deep crimson and hot pink.

The Power Fantasy Vols. 2 & 3 Review: Kieron Gillen’s Doomsday Clock Reaches Zero Hour

Quinn Quē3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Six living WMDs. One fragile peace. Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard’s nuclear-age superpower saga reaches its season-one reckoning. Read Quinn Que’s review!