If you are a fan of romance novels, you know there are a lot of tropes within the genre. Friends-to-lovers, enemies-to-lovers, paranormal, forbidden love, fake relationship, holiday flings, and the list goes on! But one of the more popular romance novel tropes is single dad romance. Perhaps it’s the tension of wondering if the characters … Read more
When it comes to young adult fantasy novels, Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco has got a little something for everyone who loves the genre. The expansive supernatural worldbuilding, witches, demons, werewolves, romance, mystery, hidden magic…the unique universe and intricate plot of this YA trilogy capture your imagination. If you’ve enjoyed all three books … Read more
In her 1963 semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath delivers an evocative and harrowing tale of mental illness, isolation, identity, and the societal expectations of women. Through her witty, self-deprecating style and a masterful grasp of the English language, Sylvia Plath weaves readers into a story focused on Esther Greenwood, yet exposing the enduring … Read more
With a popular video game and hit Netflix series, almost everyone has at least heard of The Witcher. But this fantasy world was gracing bookshelves long before it came to life on screen. Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski wrote the brilliant book saga in the 1990s. If you’ve read the series, you know how quickly this … Read more
There is no denying the extraordinary talent of Irish author Sally Rooney. Often hailed as the first great millennial novelist and the “Salinger for the Snapchat generation,” her prose is at once distinct and earnest yet muted and informal. Her character-driven novels hook readers almost instantly, reflecting an aching and emotional view of coming of … Read more
When it comes to contemporary romance novels that turn up the heat and won’t shy away from the taboo, there’s no author quite like Penelope Douglas. As a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Penelope Douglas took the dark contemporary romance scene by storm with their debut novel Bully, the first … Read more
Cassandra Clare’s six-book series The Mortal Instruments captured the imagination of all who dwelled within its pages. Mythical monsters, secret worlds, romance, high-stakes adventure – what’s not to love? If you couldn’t get enough of this imaginative, edgy fantasy and romance book series, fear not. We’ve hand-picked 20 books like The Mortal Instruments to satisfy … Read more
When it comes to young adult romance books, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a book that captures the spirit of the genre better than Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor & Park. This book grabs readers’ attention and hearts with the nostalgic flashback to 1986 (mixtapes? Yes, please!), the simplicity of the meet-cute happening on a school bus, … Read more
When you read a Colleen Hoover novel, you know you are in for an intense, emotional ride that will tug at your heartstrings. Her romance books stay with you long after you’re done reading, and the only regret you may have is finishing the final chapter. Her new adult romance book Heart Bones is no … Read more