Freya Marske fans, mark your calendars for October 7, when her new novella Cinder House comes out. It’s a Cinderella retelling, which I am always a fan of, with some fun fresh twists that left me enthralled. It’s a quick read, perfect for a cozy afternoon in front of your own hearth. In Cinder House, the titular Ella isRead More
The Ghosts and Secrets of Suburbia: The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
If I had a nickel for every book I’ve read recently about a suddenly haunted suburb, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but I guess authors are stepping up to throw those sorts of neighborhood into the ghost void. The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste is a great little horror romp about a disappearing neighborhood,Read More
Susannah reviews Helen House by Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
Amazon Affiliate Link | Bookshop.org Affiliate Link Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya came onto my radar via her essays and pop culture criticism on Autostraddle (where she is Managing Editor) and Catapult, among other outlets. Whether reviewing a Netflix mixology competition series or espousing a joint bookshelf system with her girlfriend, each of Kumari’s pieces reads likeRead More