Chronicles of a Radical Hag by Lorna Landvik

4*

Best-selling author Landvik has written another wonderful story set in MN featuring a charming and quirky set of characters who welcome us into their lives. Haze Evans has been a columnist for the Granite Creek Gazette since 1964, chronicling both the news (locally and worldwide) and human-interest stories supported by her (often liberal) opinions. As a result, she has built a huge fan base but has also had her share of detractors. In fact, she earned her nickname from one of her most ardent critics who wrote “...this morning’s looney harangue was nothing more than a chronicle of a radical hag.” When she falls into a coma after a stroke, the editor/owner Susan McGrath decides to publish some of her old columns chronologically along with comments.

Sam, Susan’s 15-year-old son, has been acting up as the result of his parents’ separation, so she puts him to work reading the old columns and choosing which to publish. In the process, he comes to know Haze, learns about history, reveals shocking family secrets, and, most importantly, finds his own voice. “This is kind of a surprise to me, but I’m really getting into writing in a way that seems to matter way more than a hobby. Not like I’m good or anything at it, but I really like—no, I love doing it. Love trying to put down what I’m thinking and feeling.” He has so much to say that his teacher adds “Radical Hag Wednesdays” to the curriculum so that Sam and his classmates can weigh in on the events and opinions expressed in the columns. As his teacher said, “I think that’s the gift of any good writer...By bringing us into their own world, they bring us into the whole world.”

Whether intentional or not, Landvik has used Haze’s opinions on past and current events to advance a very liberal political agenda, which may offend Trump supporters and other ultra-conservatives. There is nothing off the table: Watergate (“...no one—not even the president—is above the law”); immigration; Christians against LGBTQ; the AIDS crisis; abortion and Roe vs. Wade; terrorism; the opioid crisis; the 2000 election; the senselessness of war; teens and porn; gun control; and white male privilege. Every topic is supported either by Haze’s personal anecdotes or the experiences of secondary characters in the book who are suffering the consequences of prejudice, hatred, or government’s heavy-handed regulation. There is so much packed into the pages of this novel, but the ultimate take-aways are that there is great value in putting pen to paper rather than communicating via technology, the old have so much wisdom and knowledge that they can share with the young if given the chance, long-buried secrets are often exposed, people’s bad behavior often masks deep pain and loss, and history has a way of repeating itself unless people learn from it.


I received a complimentary ARC of this book from University of MN Press through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan

4*

In this thoughtful novel, author Ruth Hogan (The Keeper of Lost Things) takes a deep dive into the emotions of grief and guilt from two voices. Masha lost her son over 12 years before, but she has never fully grieved or forgiven herself for what she perceives as her negligence. It isn’t until a dinner party with friends on the night of her son’s 14th birthday that she has an epiphany (at her friend Epiphany’s home, no less), realizing the negative impact her refusal to let go and live has had on her friends and family. “My grief has become an addiction; a bad habit like a tattered comfort blanket that I have hung on to for far too long.” It is the titular Sally Red Shoes, the crow-loving, opera-singing, elderly & muddled ragamuffin she meets on her frequent sojourns to the cemetery, whose words of wisdom help her find a way past her grief. Then there’s Alice, the over-protective mother who, when facing her own mortality, worries that her sins will be beyond forgiveness. However, she’ll make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that her son is protected if the worst comes to pass.

Other characters, such as Kitty Muriel Peachey, the “vintage sex siren” who sashays into Masha‘s life when she needs her most, sharing her own story of tragic loss, and Edward, her gay best friend and honorary father to her son who has grieved alongside her, show her that opening up to the possibility of love and joy is the way to honor the memory of their loved ones. Despite the heavy nature of grief, the humorous conversations and commentaries on life keep the story from being morbid and depressing. Unfortunately, the ending was very abrupt if not surprising. It’s unfortunate that readers, who are privy to Masha and Alice’s inner thoughts throughout the book, are deprived of them when curiosity all but demands it. Still a worthy purchase!

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Crooked Lane Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry WInfrey

5*

If you’re a fan of the romantic comedies of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, this is the book for you. In an homage to the late Nora Ephron, writer of When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail Winfrey introduces us to Annie Cassidy, aspiring screenwriter with a major in film studies, who has spent her entire adult life waiting for the meet-cute with her perfect partner, someone like the characters Tom Hanks played. As a result, she’s 27, living with her man-child uncle, and still single because no man she’s ever met lives up to the ideal she set her heart on in high school after her fellow fan and mother died. What’s the likelihood that a sweet, sensitive, attractive man will fall into her lap, especially one who owns a houseboat in land-locked Columbus, OH?

When it’s announced that a top director is coming to her town to film a rom-com starring notorious prankster and action film hero Drew Danforth, Annie is less than pleased. When she’s hired as a production assistant, rather than swooning over the movie star, she constantly argues with him and makes it clear that she doesn’t like him and is very disappointed that a man who has never even watched a romantic comedy thinks he’ll be successful in the role of the hero.

What ensues is as much fun as any of the rom-coms she’s watched ad infinitum. Is Annie, as her friend Chloé suggests, hiding behind rom-coms to avoid making a major change? Will she give her heart to “Sexy Gaffer” Carter, a local who ticks all of the boxes and actually DOES own a houseboat, fall hard for immature joker Drew, or end up on her own? You’ll have to read this delightful, romantic story to find out.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Berkley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan

4*

Grace is a soon-to-be empty-nester, sad to see her daughter go off to college, but excited about spending more time with her husband David, beginning with a trip to Paris to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Unfortunately, he has other plans: to divorce Grace and move on with a woman half his age. So, she decides to make the trip herself. Once there, she meets Audrey, an 18-year-old Londoner who has been struggling with dyslexia and parenting her alcoholic mother for years. Knowing she needs to escape, she takes a job at a bookstore in Paris with the offer of a free apartment. When the two women each end up living above the bookstore and Grace begins to give Audrey French lessons, a fast friendship develops. Despite their differences in age, education, wealth and circumstances, they are both on a journey of self-discovery and, along the way come to share respect, trust and love (which Audrey has never been given unconditionally).

Although Sarah Morgan is a stellar romance writer, the friendship between these two is the driving force with the romantic relationships (yes, there are a few) taking a backseat. There are some sweet, sexy (but not too steamy) love scenes and the Paris that the tourists rarely take time to see. There’s also a charming subplot about a man who visits the store every day methodically looking for something in every book. When that mystery is revealed, most readers will shed a tear or two. Although Grace’s decisions will probably disappoint many readers, this delightful book is still the next best thing to spending a summer in Paris.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from HQN through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Happy Messy Scary Love by Leah Konen

4*

A cute, fun summer read that gives a nod to both Cyrano de Bergerac and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Olivia and Jake become online friends while sharing their love of horror films. When he asks for a photo and then sends one of himself, Olivia panics when she sees how cute he is and sends a selfie taken by her gorgeous best friend Katie. Little does she expect is that she’ll run into him when they both end up working at an adventure camp in upstate New York over the summer. When faced with the decision to reveal her true identity or perpetuate the lie, will she come clean or hope that Jake will fall for the real-life Olivia?

Although this sweet romance skews a bit young for a YA book, it has so much to love and messages to share. It’s refreshing to have main characters who come from loving families and aren’t abusing substances or sleeping around, yet don’t come off as goody two-shoes…although Jake IS adorable inside and out! Although Olivia is insecure enough about her looks to hide behind her friend, she still believes that all bodies are beautiful. By the end, she recognizes that everyone has insecurities, even if they seem perfect on the surface. The message about self-love and seeing yourself through others’ eyes is clear, but not preachy. A few more observations worth mentioning: horror film junkies will love that they feature heavily; there is a queer character who does not appear gratuitous; and, the lesson Olivia’s friend Katie learns about acting is a good one that applies to life in general: giving up and walking away isn’t the correct response when you don’t get a part, and that a key to success is knowing that you’re not right for every role. This is a winner that will appeal to romance-loving teens.


I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Amulet Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey

2*

From all appearances (namely, cover design and publisher blurb), this rom-com should be a hit. It features two popular tropes that usually progress from growing romantic relationship into passion: best friend’s little sister grows up and the fake relationship. However, Fix Her Up more closely resembles a tamer 50 Shades of Grey with frequent and ultimately boring sex scenes between a rich, chauvinistic, alpha playboy and an innocent virgin, and further strains plausibility when, following a physically rough deflowering, the couple agree that sex can’t happen again if they’re going to fake date. For washed-up, borderline alcoholic baseball “player” Travis, a good girlfriend will clean up his image, making him an attractive candidate for a sports commentator slot. The reason Georgie, a party clown (by choice) with a business degree, perpetuates the fraud is so she will be taken seriously by her family…and because she’s had a crush on Travis her entire life. The one saving grace is that they both mature by the end, Georgie by taking a stand and proving she can be successful and Travis when he acknowledges his faults, faces his demons, and becomes a better man. Readers who stick with it may root for a happily-ever-after, but, for many, the chauvinism and implausibility of the plot will make this one a hard pass.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Avon Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Tangled Up In You by Samantha Chase

4*

Fans of Chase’s Shaughnessy Brothers have waited a long time for Bobby Hannigan’s story and won’t be disappointed with this 7th (and probable last) book in the series. Bobby, a cop in the process of slowly recovering from a gunshot wound, has moved back home to heal with hopes of rejoining the force. Single mom Teagan Shaughnessy, cousin to the large brood immortalized in previous books, has also moved to the Carolina coast with her parents and young son, Lucas and runs into Bobby at a family gathering. Although both have plans for the future that don’t include romantic entanglements and Teagan wants to protect Lucas from growing too attached, the attraction can’t be denied and the bond between them grows. However, Teagan worries about getting involved with another man who puts himself in front of the line of fire after losing her fiancé in Afghanistan. Can these two people help each other through their grief and build a life together?

Chase excels at writing heart-warming, honest stories with complicated family dynamics, sexy scenes that aren’t too graphic, and the struggles romantic partners must overcome to be together. Many of the characters in previous books that readers came to love are featured in this book, especially Quinn and his wife Anna, Bobby’s sister. Although Bobby and Quinn have had a contentious relationship in the past, it’s Quinn who talks with Bobby about the extent of his injuries and the probability that his career is over. It’s very satisfying to see past hurts and animosities ease as the extended Shaughnessy clan celebrate family and protect and defend those they love.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Sourcebooks Casablanca through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Again, but Better by Christine Riccio

4*

What if you had the chance to reinvent yourself by taking a semester in London, pursuing your passion rather than continuing to follow the career path your parents chose for you, forcing yourself to socialize, and even trying to get your first kiss? What if the boy you’re falling for turns out to have a girlfriend at home and things between you become painfully awkward? What if you spent the first twenty years of your life living to please others and it still blew up in your face? If you’re regretting your decisions and are given another chance, would you take the do-over in the hopes of getting it right the second time?

These are the questions that timid, insecure Shane Primaveri is faced with in this frustrating, but ultimately redeeming story. The first half of the book drags because Riccio uses running commentary, via first-person narrative and Shane’s blog, journal, emails and postcards, to chronicle her thoughts and recount everything the characters said and did on a daily basis. Shane was so full of self-doubt that it made much of it uncomfortable to read. However, when the story fast-forwarded six years and Riccio added a magical element, the pace picked up and much of the detail in the first half made sense.

The well-described supporting characters are varied (including different races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations), and fill critical roles without their own subplots being superfluous. Beware: descriptions of their travels also inspire wanderlust!

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Wednesday Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

The Boy Next Story by Tiffany Schmidt

3.5 stars

In this 2nd book in the Bookish Boyfriends series, Rory is a freshman at tony prep school Hero High where she, her older sister Merri, and sister’s friend Eliza are the scholarship kids. Toby, a sophomore lacrosse player side-lined for the season with an injury, is the boy-next-door. They’ve all been friends since sandbox days which is where Rory kissed him as a pre-schooler…and she’s been in love with him ever since. Unfortunately, he only has eyes for Merri. Rory got into Hero High because of her prodigious art talent, but her fellow art students are routinely sabotaging her work, seeing her as a threat to winning the once-every-four-years competition to work with a famous artist for a week in New York City. How the teacher fails to see that the destruction of her work isn’t accidental is incomprehensible, especially when Rory might lose her place at the school if she doesn’t keep her grades up. When she needs some math tutoring, Toby volunteers and, as the months ensue, their friendship strengthens and they begin to see each other as more than just the crush and the little sister. Is there a chance Toby will ever see her as more than a substitute?

If you picked this book up based on the publisher’s blurb, you might be a bit confused when nearly the first half of the book focuses on The Great Gatsby, not Little Women. And, if you’re a fan of the latter, you’ll find many of the comparisons loose, at best. Merri is nothing like Jo March in looks or personality; the father isn’t away at war, but is very present; and Amy and Laurie are adults by the end of the Little Women whereas Rory and Toby are 15 and 17. Also, the “quirky teacher” who makes fantasies come to life isn’t Miss Frizzle for the literary set, but just a teacher who knows her students well enough to put the right books in their hands and hope that they’ll make the connection between the characters and their own lives.

Overall, this is a cute YA romance that would make a fun summer read. In all likelihood, most teens haven’t read Little Women, so the loose comparisons won’t bother them. They’ll be eager for the 3rd book in the series.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Amulet Paperbacks through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

The Key to Happily Ever After by Tif Marcelo

2*

If you pick this up looking for what’s billed as a “charming romantic comedy”, you’re bound to be disappointed because it’s not at all funny and has hints of romance lacking in emotion with no satisfactory endings. This is much more a family saga about three Filipino-American sisters who co-own a wedding planning business, but who are stuck in the ruts established when they were in late adolescence. The oldest sister, Mari, is emotionally-stunted and a control freak unwilling to let her baby sister Penny (who’s 26) take the lead on any events because she doesn’t trust her. The middle sister, Jane, is a single mom who serves primarily as peacekeeper. Oddly, the story is told in only two voices, leaving out Jane’s perspective which is disappointing since she is the most level-headed and insightful.

Ultimately, this is a character-driven novel that lacks…well, character and leaves us with too many unanswered questions. What happened to Saul? Will Reid move from Atlanta to be with Mari? Will Jane end up with Gabe or Marco? Why didn’t Marco know he had a son, or is he just lying to save face? Very disappointing!

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Gallery Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Lovestruck by Kate Watson

4*

Don’t tempt fate or you might live to regret it!

Sixteen-year-old Kalixta (Kali), a disgruntled archer-in-training and daughter of god Eros and Psyche, is angry at The Oracle and The Fates for calling her to archery camp, and has been (un)intentionally making bad love matches in the hopes of being kicked out so she can become a muse, her dream job. When you’re a god and accidentally prick yourself with one of the Erote’s (Eros derivative) arrows, you are destined to eternally love the first person you see Her best friend Hector, son of the god Apollo and Calliope, pricked himself at age 12 and has been in love with Kali ever since. For a brief time, she returned his love until The Thunderclap (something that is oft-mentioned but not explained until late in the story). Now she can’t accept that Hector’s emotions are true and doesn’t want to repeat what she sees as an enduring, but tragic love between her parents (who suffered the same fate).

Her current case is Ben who she’s been observing for five weeks, making sure that she finds the perfect match for him. Her friend and aunt Deya (by way of Aphrodite) senses that it has more to do with a crush Kali has on him rather than a strong desire to get it right. When she accidentally pricks her own finger as she and Ben make eye contact, Kali is faced with a very difficult choice: spend a human lifetime in the mortal world (much shorter in god time) or try to reverse the spell so she can remain on Olympus. And why, if a shot from an Erote’s arrow is supposed to mean eternal love, is she having second thoughts about Ben and unwelcome thoughts about Hector?

Watson has deftly woven the stories of several of the gods and goddesses who inhabit the beautiful Olympus into a humorous, touching YA romance with strong secondary characters. This is a love story for the ages that will be enjoyed by teens who have outgrown Rick Riordan’s books.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Flux through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

How (Not) to Ask a Boy to Prom by S.J. Goslee

4*

Here’s a cute YA rom-com with a fresh take on the fake-dating trope. Nolan Grant, 16 and openly gay, just wants to fly under the radar, devoting his time to his art, his plants and his quirky adoptive family. However, after she’s dumped, his older sister Daphne makes it her mission to find him a date for prom and experience his first kiss. When his promposal to his secret crush Si O’Mara, a sweet, popular, gay jock, goes awry, it’s Ira Bernstein (Bern), a brooding tough kid who bullied him when he came out freshman year, who ends up agreeing to be his date. They both stand to gain something from it: Bern needs to send a clear message to scary ex-girlfriend Gia that he’s moved on and Nolan needs Daphne off his back. All of the elements that make fake-dating a popular theme are present: being convincing enough with awkward displays of affection that friends and family believe it’s real and the hilarious scenarios that arise from misunderstandings. The twist is that, although a true friendship develops between this unlikely pair, Nolan doesn’t know if the growing affection between them is manufactured or if he’s misjudged Bern from the start. If you’re looking for a funny, light-hearted romance that bypasses the typical teenage angst and keeps you guessing until the end, pick this one up.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Roaring Brook Press through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Unleaving by Melissa Ostrom

4*

In this timely novel that speaks to the rape culture pervasive in our society, 19-year-old college student Maggie is assaulted at a fraternity party and leaves school and her hometown to escape the vicious backlash by fans of the college football team after several players are expelled. She goes to live with her Aunt Wren, a famous artist who left her family at 18 and remained estranged from both parents and her twin sister, Maggie’s mother Min. Although it’s meant as an escape and a chance to heal from the PTSD she has suffered as the result of the trauma, Maggie struggles to put the past behind her because of the drama surrounding her aunt and the neighbors. When she begins receiving emails from another student who has been raped and is looking to Maggie for help, she wonders if she will able to heal or if the reminders of that night will continue to haunt her.

Unleaving is a worthy successor to Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. Ostrom successfully navigates not only the issues of rape, shame and victim-blaming, but also the damage done by abusive parents and the foster care system and the inadvisability of trying to bury the past rather than work through it. Through Maggie, she also demonstrates that many people have two faces, and that those who love them often don’t see the dark side. Characters such as Linnie who bears the emotional scars of an abusive childhood, Sam who has never truly mourned his mother’s death, their five-year-old daughter Kate, and Aunt Wren and Min who won’t address the reason for the estrangement are well-developed and ultimately serve as catalysts for Maggie to face her fears and return to the scene of the crime. The only criticism is that the ending was abrupt, leaving several unanswered questions.Trigger warning for rape and other kinds of abuse. Highly recommended for libraries that serve young adults.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Feiwel & Friends through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra

3*

Update:

I initially gave this book 5*, but after reading multiple 1* reviews in which the reviewers mentioned the age difference, the rape scene towards the end of the book, and the fact that a straight white woman shouldn't be writing a book about a young gay (or gay and bi) couple without vetting it with members of the queer community, I knocked it down 2 stars. I still feel it's well-written and has a lot going for it, but I acknowledge that I am, in fact, a straight, older woman who can't subjectively evaluate it and apologize for even trying.

Initial 5* review:

In this epistolary YA novel, Jonathan (Jo) Hopkirk and Adam (Kurl) Kurlansky are assigned as pen pals. With each letter exchanged, an unlikely friendship develops between openly and proudly gay Jo and bad boy football player Kurl that eventually grows into love. However, as the vicious bullying of Jo escalates and devastating family secrets are revealed, will their love be strong enough to survive? Henstra has gifted us with a gut-wrenching, heart-warming, and ultimately hopeful story about the challenges gay teens face and the scars and wounds they carry that can either strengthen or destroy love. It is a love letter to the lost art of letter writing and to Walt Whitman’s poetry which is the thread that binds their relationship. Kurt’s affirming journey from a taciturn, angry young man to a thoughtful and expressive writer is noteworthy.

As an advocate for LGBTQ+ teens, it warms my heart to read so many new YA romance titles with queer protagonists. At a time when the queer community is fighting to protect its rights and vulnerable teens are dealing with increased depression, bullying, and suicide, they desperately need to have books that provide assurance that they are not alone and that their love is honored and celebrated. I encourage all librarians and others working with teens to share this book and use it as a vehicle to spark conversation between queer and straight kids because, with knowledge comes understanding and acceptance.


I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

4.5*

Casey McQuiston’s much-anticipated debut romance between the First Son of the USA and a British prince is everything early reviews promised. Alex Claremont-Diaz is the half-Mexican son of the divorced first female President…and the fantasy doesn’t stop there! When an embarrassing and scandalous incident between Alex and his nemesis Prince Henry occurs at a wedding and a video is leaked, they must pretend to be best buds to keep the President’s re-election campaign from derailing and to avoid a royal scandal. As they spend more time together, they both realize that past misunderstandings have kept them from getting to know each other’s true personalities and motivations. When Henry kisses Alex, it causes him to question his own sexuality (he’s bi and Henry is “very, very gay”). As their relationship heats up through secretive, worldwide liaisons and poetic, candid and heart-warming texts full of witty and sexy banter, feelings intensify and decisions need to be made about how and if they can take their romance public. Will Alex and Henry risk their careers and their families’ reputations to have their happily-ever-after or will British tradition and homophobia destroy their relationship?


A great cast of secondary characters helps smooth the path for the couple, including Alex’s loving family, several queer friends he can go to for advice, White House and palace security and staff who keep their secrets, and even politicians (with the exception of the villainous rival Presidential candidate). Although it drags a bit at the end with the focus on the Presidential election, it barely detracts from the story. At its heart, this book is a funny, sexy, heart-warming romance that highlights many of the same challenges most queer teens and young adults face in real life. Ultimately, the question is whether they’re willing to risk all to have the full, loving, and open relationship they deserve. It’s just unfortunate that the question even needs to be asked.


I received a complimentary ARC of this book from St. Martin’s Griffin through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

5*

In her delightful and heart-warming debut novel set in London, British author Beth O’Leary transcends the typical contemporary romance by introducing a unique approach to building a relationship through Post-It notes and shared food, delicately handling the topic of PTSD from an emotionally-abusive relationship, and tackling racial profiling. In a dual narrative format, we are privy to the intimate thoughts of two wonderful protagonists. Socially anxious Leon communicates in shorthand and works as a palliative care nurse. He needs money for his incarcerated brother’s legal fees, so decides to advertise a flatshare (or, more accurately, a bedshare). Tiffy, asst. editor for a crafting and DIY publisher, with a colorful attitude and wardrobe to match, responds after being evicted from her ex-boyfriend’s flat. With both of them working opposite shifts, they never expect to meet, but fate has a way of upsetting the best-laid plans. A strong group of secondary characters including Rachel the best friend, Gerty the barrister, Mo the counselor, Holly the young, but wise-beyond-her-years leukemia patient, Richie the incarcerated brother, and Katherin the demanding knitting and crochet book author provide sound advice, a little match-making help, and emotional support when Justin, the vile and controlling ex-boyfriend, keeps pushing his way into her life. For fans of Christina Lauren, Sally Thorne, Helen Hoang, and Josie Silver.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from Flatiron Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.