Title: Love Requires Chocolate (Love in Translation #1) Author:  Ravynn K. Stringfield Genres:  Contemporary/Romance Pages: 288 Publisher: Joy Revolution Review Copy: ARC by publisher Availability: Available now Summary: Whitney Curry […] Read More ..read more

As we near the creepy time of the year, we figured vampires would be awesome for our group discussion. This Ravenous Fate was an excellent pick and was definitely an […] Read More ..read more

Our next group discussion is coming up next month with the New York Times Bestseller This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings. Described as a vengeful Black lesbian vampire book set […] Read More ..read more

We found quite a few books being released this week and they seem to be full to the brim with magic and supernatural activity. Ami (Guardians of Dawn #2) by […] Read More ..read more

Title: Asking for a Friend Author: Kara H.L. Chen Genres: Contemporary, Romance Pages: 336 Publisher: Quill Tree Books Review Copy: eARC provided by publisher Availability: Available now Summary: Juliana Zhao […] Read More ..read more

Seven Days by Rebeka Shaid Publisher’s Summary: This is a story about Noori and Aamir. A story about grief, family, and the unexpected turns life can take. A story of […] Read More ..read more

Exploring large cities can be a lot of fun, but my feet and knee can’t always take all of the running around. Visiting via novels makes it a lot easier. It’s clearly not the same experience, but I do enjoy a little tourism via literature. The last few young adult (or new adult) titles I’ve read take place in London, San Francisco, and New York with nods to quite a few of the local landmarks. I enjoyed each of these in different ways and appreciated seeing the cities through other eyes. London on My Mind is a rom-com with a bit of family drama and a brush with royalty. Kisses, Codes, and Conspi ..read more

We have four books that we’re watching for this week. This week will bring us a romance and a whole lot of fantasy. Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron Bloomsbury YA Only the truly desperate – and foolish – seek out the Knight, an ancient monster who twists wishes into curses. Eve knows this first-hand: one of her mothers was cursed by the Knight and trapped in the body of a songbird. With the unique abilities to communicate with animals and conjure weapons from nature, Eve has trained all her life to defeat him. With more and more villagers harmed by the Knight’s corrupt deals, Eve believes she ..read more

Title: Four Eids and a Funeral Author: Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé & Adiba Jaigirdar Genres: Contemporary, Romance Pages: 321 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Review Copy: Purchased Availability: Available now Summary: Let’s get one thing straight: this is a love story. These days, Said Hossain spends most of his time away at boarding school. But when his favorite hometown librarian Ms. Barnes dies, he must return home to New Crosshaven for her funeral and for the summer. Too bad being home makes it a lot harder to avoid facing his ex-best friend, Tiwa Olatunji, or facing the daunting task of tel ..read more

The Breakup Lists by Adib Khorram Publisher summary: Love is more complicated than “boy meets boy” in bestselling author Adib Khorram’s sharply funny new romantic comedy, set in the sordid world of high school theater Jackson Ghasnavi is a lot of things—a techie, a smoothie afficionado, a totally not obsessive list-maker—but one thing he’s not is a romantic. And why would he be? He’s already had a front row seat to his parents’ divorce and picked up the pieces of his sister Jasmine’s broken heart one too many times. No, Jackson is perfectly happy living life behind the scenes—he is a stage man ..read more