Last updated on March 29, 2025
The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella is a classic Kinsella novel that will leave you with warm fuzzies. The main character is enjoyable and the premise is lots of fun. Fans of the author will be satisfied with this new contemporary that is all about family drama. Continue reading
Last updated on April 26, 2025
Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis is a gripping horror novel that is perfect for Halloween. While it is out of my comfort zone as a fan of contemporary, I enjoyed the suspenseful plot and unreliable narrator. The writing is also incredibly atmospheric, which made this a difficult book to put down. This is the perfect read for those looking for an immersive and memorable psychological thriller.
Last updated on May 12, 2025
The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons is a story that is both uplifting and hard-hitting at the same time. As a fan of any book about sports, I was excited for this one, and I appreciated the way it exposes the transphobia that exists within this realm, and within many others. The main character is also strong, and there are many nuanced discussions of identity throughout the book. This is an important read, and an empathetic one, that I am sure many will enjoy. Continue reading
Last updated on March 24, 2025
Marly’s Ghost by David Levithan is a short and sweet YA contemporary that is perfect for your Valentine’s Day TBR. Continue reading
Last updated on April 3, 2026
Don’t Judge a Book by its Movie is a feature on The Candid Cover spotlighting and reviewing book vs. movie adaptations.
I was very interested to see that the book The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes had become a Facebook Watch movie since the story is so complex. I loved the suspense in the book, and I must say that the show is equally entertaining, however the two are so different that they seem like separate stories. The show is still enjoyable, however I wouldn’t really recommend it to those who have read the book since watching the story become so different is frustrating. Continue reading