Starred Reviews for LaToya Watkins, Pamela Colloff, Ally Zetterberg, Nephi Craig, and More!

“… Moving back and forth in time and among characters, Watkins portrays a family bound together by a curse that might also be a blessing. Her lyrical prose and empathetic exploration of generational trauma will appeal to readers of Jesmyn Ward (Sing, Unburied, Sing, 2017), Ayana Mathis (The Unsettled, 2023), and Zelda Lockhart (Trinity, 2023).” —Booklist, starred review

“Readers who live for jaw-dropping suspense novels (and this book has more than its share of twists) as well as those who appreciate exceptional characters like those found in novels such as Stephanie Wrobel’s Darling Rose Gold, Samantha Downing’s A Twisted Love Story, and Oyinkan Braithwaite’s My Sister, the Serial Killer will be equally thrilled with Zetterberg’s (The Second Chance Bus Stop) oddly compelling, ingeniously clever book.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Beautifully crafted…heart-stopping…[Geni’s] novel takes pop culture’s fascination with hit men and serial killers to a disturbing new level.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Highly recommended for purchase, Rosson’s new novel is a fantastic example of the stunning quality of current horror fiction; the excellent writing and painfully believable characters make for an outstanding read. Offer to those who enjoyed Sarafina by Philip Fracassi, Kosa by John Durgin, or The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“Shore’s (Rules for Ghosting) sophomore novel is an ode to the open road, queer love, and the magic of romance.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“Whether it is the book’s marvelously plucky heroine, whose obsession with cheese extends to her love for a series of dark academia novels set in a cheesemonger’s boarding school in Paris, or the delightfully bonkers plot that champions both love and the importance of community, readers will find much to savor.” —Booklist, starred review

“With ghosts galore and the magic of soulmates, Marlowe (Love at First Sighting) brings fans another paranormal rom-com perfect for the spooky season.” —Library Journal, starred review

“[Rivera Garza] revels in the unexpected, eschewing the straightforward at all times, but never in a showy way. These stories, focused on traveling, are absolutely beautiful, written with Rivera Garza’s sparkling and enchanting prose. In other words: She’s done it again. Incandescent.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Piercing…visceral…These impressionistic histories smolder and glow.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Despite Cunningham’s early warning that “any story… is an approximation of the unsayable—that which we all know but can’t express in language,” he expresses his knowledge with confidence and depth. This is a treasure.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“In Our Knives Will Save Us, Apache chef Nephi Craig finds recovery through Native foods. His memoir is a testament to seeking out and protecting the people and things worth saving.” —BookPage, starred review

“A fiery indictment of a system that rewards jailbird snitches for ‘telling just the right story.’” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“…Eakin makes her obsession with these thinkers contagious. It’s a rigorous, entertaining ode to intellectual curiosity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Potent, morally complex storytelling that gets under the skin.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Dazzling insights into the cohabitants of our daily lives.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review