The 10 best memoirs I’ve ever read! From Cambodia to North Korea to Team USA Gymnastics, each of these are must-reads for your TBR list.
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TIDEWATER BRIDE (Laura Frantz) – Immersive Historical Jamestown Romance
Honest review of Laura Frantz’ “Tidewater Bride,” a historical fiction romance set in Jamestown!
10 Must-Read Celebrity Memoirs
Interested in celebrity lives and careers? Check out my list of ten celebrity memoirs you should add to your TBR!
DREAMS LIE BENEATH (Rebecca Ross) – Atmospheric YA Romantasy
Read this Dreams Lie Beneath book review! Rebecca Ross’s atmospheric YA fantasy explores magic, nightmares, and enemies-to-lovers romance.
25 Historical Fiction Novels for the History Book Lover
25 historical fiction book recommendations to add to your TBR, from colonial America to the Vietnam War.
THE VOICE WE FIND (Nicole Deese) – Heartfelt Contemporary Christian Romance Review
Honest review of a heartfelt Christian contemporary romance with depth and deaf community rep! See why Nicole Deese’s Fog Harbor series is worth reading!
HIDDEN CURRENT (Sharon Hinck) – A Dance-Inspired, Allegorical Christian YA Fantasy
A former ballet dancer’s review on Hidden Current: stunning world-building, relatable characters, but a mid-book shift into overt Christian allegory that caught me off guard.
A SOUND AMONG THE TREES (Susan Meissner) – A Southern Gothic Historical Novel
My spoiler-free “A Sound Among the Trees” review dives into Susan Meissner’s artful prose, a haunting Virginia mansion, strong characters—and why the Civil War aspect arrives disappointingly late.
SCYTHE (Arc of a Scythe, #1) by Neal Shusterman – Impactful Dystopian YA Novel
A candid review of Scythe by Neal Shusterman and its YA dystopian world, main characters Citra and Rowan, and deep themes around mortality.
FLAMEHEART (Dalton & Emily Bequette) – Heartwarming, YA Portal Fantasy
A sweet, cozy, exciting read, it was a tribute to the bookworm and to the beloved stories we find ourselves in and wishing to be part of.