Starred Reviews for Lynn Painter, Sarah Aziza, Eve J. Chung, Peter Jones, and More!

“Painter’s (Maid for Each Other) sports romance is a laugh-out-loud, swoony delight from start to finish.” —Library Journal, starred review

“A riveting story, beautifully written and filled with compassion and conviction.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Holt’s (Not in My Book) novel has so much to savor: a large cast of lively characters, laugh-out-loud banter, a whimsical bookshop setting, an excellently executed slow-burn enemies-to-lovers storyline, and a bustling backdrop. Recommended for fans of emotional, steamy, bookish romances with strong Latine leads.” —Library Journal, starred review

“…Scott’s addictive narrative offers a kaleidoscopic look at a lively milieu and a woman’s struggle to overcome heartbreak and obsession, and make a life for herself as an artist. Readers will be thrilled.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“…Langbein packs the fierce and funny tale with weighty insights into female desire, ambition, and selfhood, making it a winning combination of comedy, critique, and fantasy…This is a revelation.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A sexy, romantic, and heartfelt twist on a familiar myth.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“Aziza’s forthright reflections on home, heritage and the immigrant experience will spark lively dialogue among readers.”
—BookPage, starred review

“[A] moving debut exploration… Marlow’s fascination with underwater environments is palpable throughout, as he studies microbes that can exist by metabolizing methane, and discovers hidden ecosystems of strange fish, crustaceans, and worms… This is science writing at its finest.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“…Throughout, the author interweaves colorful details of medieval therapies with a compassionate commentary on how the “most intimate struggles of our lives” are part of a quest to understand the human condition that’s existed for nearly as long as humanity itself. This captivates.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“It’s a bone-chilling revelation of a “shadow system of justice” responsible for devastating untold numbers of lives.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“[An] exceptional true crime saga… Readers will find it an eerie tale of bloodshed and a chilling foreshadowing of similar crimes that continue to be perpetrated by ‘young men… pushed out of America’s social and economic order.’” —Publishers Weekly, starred review