A Million Junes

What I Liked:I thought the magical realism worked really well. The presence of ghosts and other impossible things is explained in such a thoughtful way that it doesn’t seem all that far-fetched. Adding the mystical dimension made the story of a teen girl, June,...

This Spells Love

What I Liked:I liked that This Spells Love is a new twist on the well-loved Friends to Lovers trope. Gemma is able to explore what might have happened between her and her best friend Dax if life had turned out differently. What Bothered Me:If I had a book of spells...

The Love That Split the World

What I Liked:I am impressed with how much Emily Henry fit into this book. I thought the incorporation of the First Nations’ stories was done fluidly and enhanced the plot. It was also clear that much research into trauma therapy and associated psychological...

The Echo of Old Books

What I Liked:I loved the effect of getting his and her dual points of view on the romance in the past through the books that Ashlyn finds. What I Didn’t Really Like:I found the story of Belle and Hemi’s relationship much more satisfying than...