The Pirate Queen - Ariel Lawhon (Doubleday, 2026) I read The Pirate Queen back-to-back with Isola and so couldn't help noticing the overlapping similarities between the two. Women in the 16th century, both in dangerous, unexpected situations, both succeeding where a woman would not have been expected to. Both based on real historical figures. But… Continue reading Book Review: The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon
I received an advance e-copy of this book thanks to the publisher. All opinions are my own. Available for purchase now. After Helen loses her teenage son in a tragic accident, she struggles to find purpose in her life. She begins to volunteer at a local community house and is paired with Mia, an undocumented… Continue reading Book Review: Borrowed Child by Marguerite Welch
Under Story - Chloe Benjamin (Putnam, 2026) It can be nerve-wracking, picking up a new book by an author whose last book you loved. I read The Immortalists back in 2019 and loved it. I've recommended it to a lot of people over the years. So I was excited when I saw that Chloe Benjamin… Continue reading Book Review: Under Story by Chloe Benjamin
