This book is nothing short of a masterpiece and it’s absolutely earned its place as one of my top favorites of the year. Catriona Ward crafts a story that is equal parts haunting, heartbreaking, and mind-bendingly clever. From the start, The Last House on Needless Street pulls you into a world that feels off-kilter in…
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“Throne of Glass” Sarah J. Maas
There’s something uniquely exhilarating about starting a series that promises to consume you, and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas delivers on that promise with a story that is both dazzlingly intricate and unapologetically bold. This is a book that takes the classic fantasy tropes (assassins, royalty, rebellion) and turns them into a compelling…
“A Court of Thorns and Roses” Sarah J. Maas
There’s no denying that A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is the literary equivalent of a guilty pleasure; it’s unapologetically indulgent, wildly entertaining, and nearly impossible to put down. While it may not be without controversy, both in its inspiration and the author’s broader reputation, this book still manages to sink…
“Dark Ecology” Timothy Morton
Reading Dark Ecology feels like stepping into an intricate labyrinth of thought, where each turn leaves you questioning everything you assumed about the world. It’s not the kind of book that hands you answers… it’s a book that invites you to sit with discomfort, to reevaluate your place in the tangled web of life, and…
“Reductionism in Art and Brain Science” Eric Kandel
Eric Kandel takes an audacious leap in Reductionism in Art and Brain Science, connecting two worlds that seem worlds apart but are, in fact, intertwined at their core. This is a book that asks big, ambitious questions: How do the intricate workings of our brain shape the way we perceive art, and how does art,…
“Tender Is the Flesh” Agustina Bazterrica
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica is the rare, haunting masterpiece that rewires your perspective and leaves you questioning the very fabric of humanity long after the final page. It’s not just going to entertain you… it’s going to unsettle you, and crawl inside your mind and refuse to leave. Bazterrica doesn’t just craft…
“The Troop” Nick Cutter
Nick Cutter’s The Troop is one of those books that makes you question why you thought reading it late at night was a good idea. It’s claustrophobic, grotesque, and deeply unsettling in all the ways you hope (and dread) a horror novel will be. Set on a remote Canadian island, the story unfolds like a…
“City of Mirth and Malice” Alexis Menard
If House of Bane & Blood sets the stage, City of Mirth & Malice cranks up the chaos; and I mean that in the best way possible. Alexis Menard leans deeper into the themes of power and control, letting her characters (and readers) spiral into a world where everything feels one wrong step away from…
“House of Bane & Blood” Alexis Menard
It feels like House of Bane & Blood was written to scratch a specific itch you didn’t even know you had. Alexis Menard crafts a world dripping with atmosphere: dark, dangerous, and just begging you to sink into it. The world-building is what hooked me first. Menard doesn’t waste time; the setting unfolds quickly but…
“Pretty Girls” Karin Slaughter
Some books don’t just grab you… they take you by the throat and drag you through every twist, every shock, every breathtakingly dark moment. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter is one of those books. It’s raw, relentless, and absolutely unforgettable. Slaughter has crafted a story so gripping, it had me devouring chapters faster than I…
A Tempest Storm 