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Hello Beautiful: Book Review

Unearth the complexities of familial ties and bittersweet love in Hello Beautiful, a riveting, character-driven literary fiction novel that brings family drama and heartrending romance to life. Discover a narrative rich in raw emotion and profound characters that will leave you thinking, long after you’ve turned the last page. Through this character-driven novel, we explore profound truths about love, loss, and the fragility of human connections.

The Celebrants: Book Review

Delve into a raw and gripping journey of love and loss in this review of ‘The Celebrants’, a tour de force in contemporary fiction. This beautifully written friendship story explores the profound realms of grief, offering a powerful testament to human resilience and the power of connection. A masterclass in storytelling, ‘The Celebrants’ might just be the emotional catharsis you need.

Carrie Soto Is Back: Book Review

Dive deep into an enthralling tale of determination and resilience with Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel, Carrie Soto is Back, a compelling blend of women’s fiction and powerful drama. Retired tennis superstar Carrie stages a massive comeback, stirring emotions and making waves in the sporting world. This gripping novel has is an especially captivating audiobook, immersing listeners in every serve, setback and triumph of Soto’s emotional journey.

Talking at Night: Book Review

Embark on a poignant journey through the pages of Talking at Night. This new literary fiction book delves into the raw layers of first love tangled with loss, trauma, and grief. Recommended for readers who enjoy complicated relationships, soulmate romances, and highly emotional reads.

Half-Blown Rose: Book Review

Half-Blown Rose is a riveting literary fiction romance novel set in the beautiful and romantic city of Paris. This contemporary novel by author Leesa Cross-Smith has been praised for its prosaic writing and its ability to transport the reader to a place of beauty and love. While exploring complex relationships between characters, this book leads readers through moments of joy, pain, and heartache, captivating them with the beauty of this literary fiction.

Our Missing Hearts: Book Review

If you’re searching for a heartbreaking novel with social commentary, look no further than Our Missing Hearts, the latest from Celeste Ng.

Spells for Forgetting: Book Review

Spells for Forgetting is a brand new book from Adrienne Young. This great witchy book is the perfect addition to your Fall Reading List! Get lost in the atmospheric novel and discover the truth about what happened all those years ago on the island of Saoirse. The land, and the people who love it, are full of secrets, some more chilling than others. Thriller book lovers and anyone who enjoys books about witches should read this book!