A compelling exploration of modern love and its complexities through the story of Cleo and Frank, an unlikely couple whose whirlwind romance leads to an impulsive marriage. Set against the backdrop of New York City's vibrant art scene, the narrative delves into themes of cultural displacement, addiction, and mental health with lyrical prose and keen insight. While the pacing can be uneven at times, Mellors excels in crafting nuanced, flawed characters whose decisions ripple through their social circles, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected lives. "Cleopatra and Frankenstein" is a promising debut that showcases Mellors' talent for dissecting the intricacies of relationships and the human psyche in contemporary society.

Thrilling adventure that brings Greek mythology to life in modern-day America, following Percy Jackson as he discovers his demigod heritage and embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the gods. The plot was fast-paced and I enjoyed the witty humor, and relatable characters that combined fantasy and mythology.

This is such a classic read and I enjoyed every single second of this book. I loved that it was based off of actually sisters so the events were definitely likely to happen in real life. I related to a lot of their arguments especially since I have a sister myself, although we are twins.

Samantha is definitely an outsider in her small, creative writing workshops @ prestigious Warren University. There are only 4 other students in her classes, all seemingly perfect, well coifed and dressed young women who adore each other. The 4 women hug and call each other bunny as a term of endearment. During the semester the bunnies reach out to Samantha and invite her to one of there "smut salons" At this point all sorts of strange, borderline magical events begin to happen around Samantha. As a reader Samantha is such an unreliable narrator you do not know what has actually happened and what is made up in Samantha's head. The author, Mona Awad, has really left it up to the reader to interpret what happens to Samantha and the bunnies while at Warren. Overall, I think the book is a scathing but amusing review of the pretentiousness of some graduate school programs. It is horror, literary fiction and humor all rolled up in one brilliant but perplexing text.

I didn't know anything about the Janes, a group of (mostly) women in the 1970s in Chicago who worked to provide women with access to abortions at a time when it was illegal in the United States. This book is a fictional imagination of a group of women who may have participated in this type of network. I enjoyed the story and the history behind it and am eager to read more, particularly in light of the current legal and political environment in the United States.

Four stars purely due to personal enjoyment. Quite light on heavy duty information; more-so a ‘behind the scenes’ book with anecdotes, insight, and lots of photography relating to Mayhem’s early days. (For me, the photography was the best part. Good quality, good paper, full one- or two-page spreads.) Stubberud has a habit of lying or embellishing, though, so I wouldn’t give a full four stars especially when it comes to the potential ‘padding’ added in when discussing his apparent reconciliation with Aarseth… Overall, a ‘coffee table’ book for people already familiar with Mayhem.

Excellent book.

Although some of this was a little far fetched, it definitely kept me guessing!

Just Listen is about the hardships a young girl goes through in high school and the challenges she has to face to get through those tough times. As you read through this book you realize that no matter how perfectly put together someone looks, everyone is going to have something going on in their life. Sarah Dessen once again wrote a fabulous book a I encourage you to read more of her books!

This is a quick, enjoyable read. Lol at times! It has relatable characters. A great beach read!