Like many hungry readers, I am always looking for the next great novel, something that will transport me away from the ordinary and immerse me in a world of adventure, romance, and intrigue. During one of these quests, I came across Nisha J. Tuli’s “Trial of the Sun Queen,” a novel that claimed to be […]
It isn’t every day that you come across a book that takes you to another time and place, but that’s precisely what occurred when I picked up Elena Ferrante’s “My Brilliant Friend.” I discovered this audiobook during one of my late-night browsing excursions on Audible, looking for my next literary experience. After reviewing various books,
Finding My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey was fortuitous, like discovering an old favorite sweater at the back of your wardrobe. Navigating around the countless aisles of reading, I came upon this audiobook on a famous “Spicy BookTok” table, which is known for showcasing spicy romances with surprising twists. This story attracted my interest, particularly since it
After a lengthy period of exploring many romance books, I came upon The Wrong Bride by Catharina Maura. As a huge admirer of contemporary romance, the idea of this novel piqued my interest—a classic marriage of convenience narrative, which I’ve loved since reading Denise Hunter’s The Convenient Groom. This time, I was expecting another emotional rollercoaster, and Maura
As someone who enjoys romantic comedies as much as I do late-night ice cream binges, I just discovered Meghan Quinn’s “A Not So Meet Cute.” Having read a slew of works in this category, I was especially intrigued to this one after hearing similarities to the famous “Pretty Woman” — but with a contemporary twist.
As an enthusiastic fantasy and LitRPG reader and critic, I often immerse myself in stories about heroic journeys and magical lands. Recently, I came upon Eric Ugland’s “2 Lies, 2 Thrones,” the eleventh episode in his “The Bad Guys” series. I had great hopes for this book after reading his prior works. For those who
Every now and then, I come across a book that immediately piques my interest. As an experienced book critic, this is not my first journey into the realm of fiction, and it will most surely not be my last. My most recent discovery is Emily Giffin’s “The Summer Pact,” a book that attracted my curiosity
As a long-time admirer of romance books, I’ve found myself immersed in the hot, heartbreaking, and often humorous worlds created by writers such as Tessa Bailey. Her recent audiobook, “The Au Pair Affair,” has been on my radar for a long, and I finally chose to listen. This was one of my most recent overviews,
When it comes to picking a new audiobook, I frequently go toward tales that combine romance, comedy, and real-life relatability. Recently, I discovered “Offside” by Avery Keelan, the first novel in the “Rules of the Game” series. As someone who is no stranger to sports romances, I decided to give this one a try. After
As an enthusiastic reader and audiobook listener, “The Art of Small Talk” by Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair instantly piqued my interest. As a fan of their hilarious work on TV and podcast, I was fascinated by their perspective on small talk—a social skill that many people find intimidating yet necessary. My interest was
