Reviews

Sisters in Yellow Review: Kawakami’s Darkest Novel Yet is Also Her Most Urgent

Quinn Que5 days ago5 days ago09 mins

Kawakami goes noir in her most structurally ambitious novel yet. Read our review of Sisters in Yellow to find out whether the genre pivot pays off.

This Story Might Save Your Life Review: A Genre-Bending Debut

Quinn Que2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

This Story Might Save Your Life has a “Lisa Jewell meets Emily Henry” vibe — but does the genre mashup hold together? Read on for our review of the novel.

Medium Rare Review: A Prophetic Take on March Madness and American Ambition

Quinn Que3 weeks ago3 weeks ago09 mins

A prophetic voice watches basketball, billionaires, and American ambition collide in Medium Rare by J. Natasha Joukovsky. Read our review for more!

I Read These Three Booktok Darlings and Hated Them

Victoria Mione2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

Three of BookTok’s most-hyped novels promised bold ideas and shocking twists, but beneath the viral praise were familiar tropes, heavy-handed themes, and writing that consistently underestimated its reader.

‘The Sea Child’ Review: A Quick, Entertaining Read Without Taking Any Risks

Amanda Larch Hinchman2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

‘The Sea Child’ is a straightforward, cozy piece of historical fiction paying homage to the legends of Cornwall. Read on for our review of this debut novel!

Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1: Without Fear Review: A Slow-Burn Reimagining That Tests Patience

Quinn Que3 months ago012 mins

Al Ewing & Jahnoy Lindsay’s cosmic horror reimagining of Green Lantern is a slow-burn. Read our review to find out if it’s worth it.

Girl Soldier & Other Poems Review: An Eclectic Debut That Resists Easy Categorization

Quinn Que3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

Is Liza Libes’ debut poetry collection a fitting or flabby addition to the form? The answer depends on what you’re looking for. Read on for our review!