The last time I read a novel by Clare Gilmore, I gushed about it. Love Interest was one of my favourite reads of 2023. The characters were great, and the side characters added richness to the story and weren't distracting. It really gave me The Hating Game vibes, which is always a win. The follow-up … Continue reading Book Review: Perfect Fit
This is officially the summer of the romantic comedy for me, and I'm definitely not complaining—especially when there's been such a strong showing from new writers or writers trying new genres. Love Interest (which will be in stores October 10; perfect for the holidays) is the debut novel by Clare Gilmore that takes place at … Continue reading Book Review: Love Interest
It's the holidays, which means it's time to dig into the winter and Christmas-themed books I've been holding onto all year. I started with We Met in December by Rosie Curtis...only to realize that what I meant to read was A Day in December by Josie Silver—whoops! I guess that one will have to wait … Continue reading Book Review: We Met in December
I am so excited that I found the time to read Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. When it first came out this summer, I heard nothing but praise for it, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy. I knew nothing about the story other than what I read in the synopsis, … Continue reading Book Review: Boyfriend Material
When I saw this book on NetGalley, and I knew I needed to read it. It was about a girl who travelled abroad to London for a semester in order to try and break out of her shell...which I can relate to on a deep level, having done something similar myself. The publisher was done … Continue reading Book Review: Again, but Better
My second book of the year brings me to England, a place that I was lucky enough to call home for eight months back when I was in university. Though I was living an hour and a half outside of London, I got up to the capital a few times a month and truly fell … Continue reading Book Review: The Light Over London
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