Only Ever Yours

In the beginning of Louise O'Neill's Only Ever Yours, girls are raised in a school where they're taught to be…

Unreliable Identity in “My Sweet Girl”

I got My Sweet Girl, by Amanda Jayatissa, because I just loved You're Invited. This is one of the times…

I’ll Be Home for Hanukkah

I'll Be Home For Hanukkah, by KK Hendin, is so freaking fun. This checks all the Hallmark holiday romance boxes,…

Vestal Virgins in “Brides of Rome”

The historical events of Brides of Rome have been covered so many times in other novels. It's really hard to bring…

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice For Murderers

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice For Murderers, by Jesse Q Sutanto, is full of all the delicious food, meddling aunties, and…