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!
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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.
Girl Soldier & Other Poems Review: An Eclectic Debut That Resists Easy Categorization
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!
‘Octavo’ Review: Unique, Genre-Blending Premise Ultimately Proves Convoluted
Instead of trying to blend two genres, Octavo may have worked better if it had stuck to one. Read on for our review of the novel.
Shadow Ticket Review: Thomas Pynchon’s Latest Falls Into Familiar, Self-Indulgent Patterns
Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon arrives nearly twelve years after his previous novel, Bleeding Edge. Read on for our review.
‘Boudicca’s Daughter’ Review: A Tender, Emotional Novel Set Against an Epic Scope
‘Boudicca’s Daughter’ features strong characters grappling with the consequences of life’s impossible choices. Read our review!
Every Step She Takes Review: A Journey Toward Self-Love & Acceptance
With her latest novel, Every Step She Takes, Alison Cochrun reminds us that not having it all figured out by your mid-30s is okay and to enjoy the journey.
Daedalus is Dead Review: Inventive, Fast-Paced Reimagining of Classic Characters and Story
Full of beautiful and lyrical descriptions, ‘Daedalus is Dead’ is an original and inventive retelling featuring stand-out characters. Read our review!