Caught Up by Navessa Allen ★★★★☆ Not quite as good as Lights Out, but damn—the spice was just as satisfying. Allen shines when it comes to character development, and I loved watching Junior and Lauren’s dynamic unfold. Their chemistry? On

Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent ★★★☆☆ This one took me a while to get into. The first half felt slow and disjointed, like I was reading two completely separate stories and waiting for the threads to finally tie together. I

Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson ★★★★★ Holly Jackson is a master of creating suspense. I wasn’t sure how she was going to handle an adult title, but she more than exceeded my expectation. I’m not afraid to say

Ferment: Simple Recipes from My Multicultural Kitchen by Kenji Morimoto ★★★★☆ Note: This book doesn’t release until September 2025 Fermentation books can be hit or miss—either too simplistic and safe, or so complex they feel like a lab manual written

Man Made of Smoke by Alex North ★★★★★ Find this book in StarCat Alex North does it yet again. He is a master at weaving a great tale, leading in one direction until the truth smacks you in the face.