Thank you, Invisible Publishing, for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. by way of Kafka’s is her debut collection of short fiction, and it delves into the speculative realms, frequently dipping into horror with a dark literary touch. It has been longlisted for the 2023 Carol Shields Prize. may appeal to fans of Joshua Whitehead, Chuck Palahniuk, and the trash cinema of John Waters ..read more

Thank you, Simon and Schuster Canada, for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. is a lyrical story following a group of girls who call themselves the Wild Ones. Many years ago, Paheli, the first Wild One, was betrayed by her mother.  After escaping the man she was sold to, she met a boy with stars in his eyes who tossed her a box of stars and disappeared. The stars give Paheli access to the Between and unlock a hidden world of magic layered over her own. Paheli uses the stars to help other girls like her, and together they use the Between to travel the world and work th ..read more

Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. to the modern retelling of traditional Métis story in , Dimaline tries her hand at something a little different than before: witches ..read more

Thank you, HarperCollins, for a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. doesn’t alternate points of view. All four parts of the novel are told solely from Radah’s point of view. The first half of the book is slower paced as it’s more character-driven. The second half of the novel is plot-driven and as such is faster paced. is a wonderful finale to this exciting trilogy. Readers are reacquainted with characters from the first novel and left satiated as the loose ends are tied up and there are no questions left unanswered. Turning the last page of this book will have readers wanting ..read more

Thank you to AK Press for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. asks hard questions and doesn’t provide any pat answers. It invites us in to this discussion to reflect on how the past informs the present, how trauma can be witnessed and honoured, what can be done to address injustice in the face of such power imbalance, and under what circumstances life can re-emerge and possibly even thrive. It is not an easy read, but it is one that is worth every second. in the novel, it seems clear that H-8 is a sort of manifestation of the injustice, and at times, the sorrow of being a ..read more

Thank you, Penguin Random House Canada, for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. follows Vera, an older woman whose vigorous routines and diligent internet snooping keep her young at heart—though neither her son nor her potential customers seem interested in that. With so little to keep her superior mind occupied, who can blame Vera when, after finding a dead body in her tea shop, she decides to steal a little bit of evidence and investigate the murder herself? The police think it was an accident, but Vera knows that if she just waits long enough, the guilty party will show ..read more

What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers valuable insights into the often messy process of healing from trauma. Through her personal story, Foo inspires readers to confront their own traumas and to take the necessary steps towards healing and growth. The book is a testament to the power of vulnerability, self-reflection, and the human capacity for resilience and transformation. Thank you, Penguin Random House Canada, for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review ..read more

In this novel, Lee writes about women in a nuanced way. They have their faults but ultimately show integrity, resourcefulness, and loyalty. It was pleasant to see such complex female characters and the determination they had to help their loved ones in any way they could. Lee depicts women as more than just mothers or caregivers but as people with an amalgamation of motivations and desires. is a generational novel set in Korea and Japan during the 1900s and follows the life of Sunja and her family  over four generations. Sunja is a young girl who works with her family at her home where th ..read more