Salomé Review: A Seductive Thriller That Bites Into Class and Consumption
A seductive stranger, a château in the Loire Valley, and a longevity conspiracy. Read on for our review of Salomé by Leslie Baird.
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Mad Mabel Review: Sally Hepworth’s Darkest, Yet Warmest, Book to Date
Hepworth turns her darkest premise yet into her most moving novel. Read our review of Mad Mabel to see if the warmth and gloom balance out.
The Ending Writes Itself Review: Gleefully Vicious Whodunit With Publishing’s Number on Speed Dial
A locked-room mystery, publishing industry autopsy, and meta AF. Read our review of The Ending Writes Itself to find out if the book is a killer or a red herring.
Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos Review: McGuire Makes Magic Legible — and Genuinely Fun
Seanan McGuire takes on the Magic: The Gathering multiverse in a magical school novel. Is it first class? Read on for our review to find out.
Sisters in Yellow Review: Kawakami’s Darkest Novel Yet is Also Her Most Urgent
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
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
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
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
‘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
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.