I feel compelled to share with you an update on The Sirens: It was maybe a 3.0 star read for me. It was slower paced, a bit repetitive, and I didn't sense any sort of character development. The ending felt rushed, and a big reveal left me feeling confused and frustrated. I owe it to you to share this mini review! The writing was incredibly beautiful and transportive though. I can't wait to read Weyward.
oh, that’s good intel — feels like something that can be put on hold for a less busy reading season. I’m so overwhelmed by my list right now that I’m almost paralyzed by it.
I’m reading an ARC of These Summer Storms right now (about 100 pages to go), and it’s SO good—even though I usually find rich people fiction a little dull. Save me from the ennui!
What’s really striking is how much Sarah MacLean’s writing has leveled up. Her historicals were always fun, fizzy romps, but this is something else—sharply observed, emotionally precise. A real evolution.
Oh I’m so glad to hear this about These Summer Storms — and thank you! It’s always nice to hear that other people think you have good taste in curating books.
added some of these to my book spreadsheet, thank you! I'm excited about Mansion Beach, Meg Mitchell Moore's latest, as well as The Art of Vanishing by NYCbookgirl herself Morgan Pager!
Oh I love this list!
I feel compelled to share with you an update on The Sirens: It was maybe a 3.0 star read for me. It was slower paced, a bit repetitive, and I didn't sense any sort of character development. The ending felt rushed, and a big reveal left me feeling confused and frustrated. I owe it to you to share this mini review! The writing was incredibly beautiful and transportive though. I can't wait to read Weyward.
oh, that’s good intel — feels like something that can be put on hold for a less busy reading season. I’m so overwhelmed by my list right now that I’m almost paralyzed by it.
This is such an excellent list.
I’m reading an ARC of These Summer Storms right now (about 100 pages to go), and it’s SO good—even though I usually find rich people fiction a little dull. Save me from the ennui!
What’s really striking is how much Sarah MacLean’s writing has leveled up. Her historicals were always fun, fizzy romps, but this is something else—sharply observed, emotionally precise. A real evolution.
Oh I’m so glad to hear this about These Summer Storms — and thank you! It’s always nice to hear that other people think you have good taste in curating books.
added some of these to my book spreadsheet, thank you! I'm excited about Mansion Beach, Meg Mitchell Moore's latest, as well as The Art of Vanishing by NYCbookgirl herself Morgan Pager!