The Bog Wife Review

Hi, class. The word of the day is weird. Feel free to count the number of times it appears in this review. In my last review I said it would be hard to find a book more unique than Black River Orchard. Well, I think I did. Seriously, The Bog Wife is unlike anything I’ve […]

Black River Orchard Review

I didn’t know I needed a book about a spooky farmer’s market, but apparently, I did. Let’s get into my review of Black River Orchard. Synopsis It’s autumn in the town of Harrow, but something besides the season is changing there. Because in that town there is an orchard, and in that orchard, seven most […]

Memorials Review

Memorials is going to be high in the running for my favorite book of the year. It was exactly what I needed right now. And honestly, it’s left me in a bit of a book hangover. Let’s talk about it. Synopsis 1983: Three students from a small college embark on a weeklong road trip to […]

The Devils Review

Hi. I’m mad. I might be writing this review too soon. I literally just finished The Devils, and I have some things to say. So, let’s get to my review. It doesn’t help that I’m having to eat my words on this Instagram post. This is a perfect example of why you shouldn’t rate a […]

Jade City Review

I finished a book. It’s time to celebrate. Let’s review Jade City. Synopsis Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for–and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign […]

Nothing Left to Lose, or, How Not to Start a Commune Review

Thanks to the author and publisher for gifting me a copy of Nothing Left to Lose in exchange for my honest review. Synopsis In pursuit of a meaningful life, Jeff Richards and his friend Rick Sager decide to start a commune out in the Rocky Mountains. It doesn’t go as planned. Instead of the self-sufficient […]

The Stormlight Archives Series Review

I haven’t done a series review in a really long time, but my new reading journal has a spot for it so I might as well. I’ve completed one series in 2025 so I thought we would start this year fresh. I will do a review for completed series going forward until I decide I […]