It’s that time of year again. I’m sitting at my desk with a brand-new notebook, the faint scratch of my pen filling the quiet. Outside, the world is winding down for the holidays, but here I am, making plans and setting goals. And as I flip through the crisp, empty pages, I can’t help but…
A great “don’t-let-strangers-in” plot I’ve read before was We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer. While that book leaned more toward horror, it absolutely blew my mind. If you’ve read it, you’re going to enjoy Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra just as much—except this one is a pure thriller. From the very first page, Nightwatching…
Psst. A little secret between you and me: I’m writing my next thriller novel, and this book has taught me more than any creative writing course ever could. It’s a gem for anyone who loves reading as a writer—and an unputdownable novel to boot. I’d describe The Blue Hour as a masterful thriller with exquisite…
A Haunting Masterpiece of Beauty and Brutality Dot Hutchison’s The Butterfly Garden is not for the faint of heart. Even if you’re someone who devours dark crime fiction, this book is going to leave a mark—and not always in a comfortable way. It’s an intense, deeply unsettling story about survival, obsession, and the lengths people…
Do you know what it feels like to drown? It’s not sudden. First, the water pulls you in, wrapping itself around you like an embrace. You fight, your body instinctively struggling against the currents. But the waves keep coming, relentless and uncaring. Eventually, your strength fades. Water fills your lungs, and you stop fighting. That’s…
Ana Huang’s The Striker is a poignant exploration of love, resilience, and healing set against the high-stakes world of professional football. This emotionally rich story follows Asher Donovan, a charismatic and successful footballer, and Scarlett DuBois, a talented ballerina whose life has been upended by a traumatic accident. While Asher seems to have it all…
As I eagerly await my copy of The Striker to arrive any day now, I can’t help but notice how readers are already calling Asher Donovan their new favourite, saying he’s officially dethroned Dante Russo. This has me reminiscing about King of Wrath and Dante’s unforgettable romance with Vivian Lau. Has Dante truly been outdone,…
Books have the unique ability to stir emotions, and sometimes we stumble upon those that feel like a warm hug—a comforting escape from reality, a moment of peace amidst the chaos. For me, this sentiment came alive when I was introduced to Japanese literature, particularly through Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Its…
I left you when I was lost, standing in the dim light of my room, the shadows clinging to the walls like my doubts. The air felt heavy, thick with uncertainty, as if each breath I took was weighed down by the weight of my decisions. It hurt to cling on, each tug like a…
We’ve all been there—sitting in front of a stack of unread books, feeling completely uninspired and stuck in a reading slump. It can be frustrating when the joy of reading feels just out of reach. During one such period, I discovered a selection of books that reignited my passion for reading and reminded me of…