The Writing Retreat is a tense and twisty psychological thriller set in a remote location. Alex jumps at the opportunity to attend a month-long writing retreat
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The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
The Crane Husband is a brilliant and lyrical retelling of The Crane Wife. An unnamed fifteen-year-old girl lives with her mother and younger brother on the r…
Endpapers by Jennifer Savran Kelly
Endpapers by Jennifer Savran Kelly is a stunning genderqueer book that follows one woman as she grapples with her gender identity. Dawn Levit, an aspiring
I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself
I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself by Marisa Crane (they/them) is an incisive portrayal of one family trying to survive the clutches of a government that reset…
One Last Secret by Adele Parks
One Last Secret is a compelling thriller with a great main character. As an escort, Dora has rules in place to keep her safe. However, after one traumatizing
Someone Had to Do It by Amber Brown and Danielle Brown
Someone Had to Do It is a fast-paced and compelling debut thriller from author duo Amber Brown and Danielle Brown. Brandi Maxwell, a young Black woman,
A History of Fear by Luke Dumas
A History of Fear reveals one man’s descent into madness. Scotland, 2017: Grayson Hale, an American grad student, callously murdered his classmate, blaming
A Small Affair by Flora Collins
A Small Affair has colossal consequences for one high-powered woman in fashion. Vera is not afraid to go after what she wants, not particular about who she migh
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a touching magical realism story about mental health and friendships. The thought of returning to school makes Kokoro sick to her
Malice House by Megan Shepherd
Malice House is a well-written dark mystery where things go bump in the night. After leaving her marriage, with nowhere else to go, Haven Marbury moves into