This year, Charmaine Wilkerson has released her extraordinary debut novel – Black Cake – that is set to be one of the breakout novels of the year. Here, we review the novel and give our thoughts. For any lovers of…
REVIEW: Detransition, Baby – Torrey Peters
Torrey Peters released one of the most acclaimed, clever and sharp debuts of 2021 – Detransition, Baby. Here, we catch up on this backlist book and give our thoughts on the debut novel. Pick up a copy here. Torrey Peters released her whipsmart…
REVIEW: To Paradise – Hanya Yanagihara
6 years on from the release of A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara is set to release her new tripartite novel – To Paradise – on 11th January, an awesome work of fiction that is intricately woven, spanning three centuries and three different…
REVIEW: It Ends With Us – Colleen Hoover
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover is a devastating portrayal of an abusive relationship, portraying the subtle ways that it can twist into something incredibly toxic. Here, we discuss why the book is still a vitally important read. As the lockdowns…
Why The Song of Achilles Is Worth Its TikTok Viral Crown
The Song of Achilles has earned a second wind thanks to the popularity of TikTok virality. Here, we break down why the book has earned every jewel on its TikTok crown. Pick up a copy of the novel here. The Song of…
REVIEW: White Ivy – Susie Yang (2020)
White Ivy by Susie Yang was widely heralded as one of the best books of 2020, chosen by Jenna Bush Hager as her November book pick and earning a spot on the New York Times Bestseller list. Here, we review…
REVIEW: The Paper Palace – Miranda Cowley Heller
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller is fast becoming one of the breakout literary hits of 2021 – already picked as Reese’s Book Club’s July 2021 pick and widespread critical acclaim. Here, we review The Paper Palace and give our…
REVIEW: Memorial – Bryan Washington
Memorial – the debut novel – by Bryan Washington is a startlingly display of intimacy and empathy between families and within relationships. Pick up a copy of the novel here. When Benson is left with his partner Mike’s mother, when Mike goes…
REVIEW: Malibu Rising – Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid 2020 novel ‘Daisy Jones and the Six‘ was an instant best seller last year, the last in a string of bestselling novels that have showcased Taylor Jenkins Reid as one of the premiere novelists of the last few…
REVIEW: The Push – Ashley Audrain
The Push by Ashley Audrain is one of the break-out novels of the year. Here, we review the novel and give our verdict on the book. Pick up a copy of the novel here. Published in January of this year, The Push is…
REVIEW: Holding Her Breath – Eimear Ryan
Eimear Ryan will release her new novel – Holding Her Breath – on the 17th May. Pre-order a copy of the novel here. Holding Her Breath is a sharply written new novel by Eimear Ryan, it’s a lightly written coming…
REVIEW: The Prophets – Robert Jones Jr.
We review Robert Jones Jr.’s latest release – The Prophets. The novel is available for purchase here. The Prophets has quickly become one of ‘the’ books to pay attention to in 2021, marking Robert Jones Jr. as one of the writer’s…