Rittle Review’s

“Thinking of You” feels like stepping into a room where grief is finally allowed to exhale. Courtney writes with that rare kind of gentleness, the kind that doesn’t rush your healing, doesn’t demand clarity, doesn’t pretend loss is tidy. Instead, she offers poems that sit beside you in the ache, acknowledging how heavy it is to carry what you’ve lost and how disorienting it can be to imagine a future beyond it. What makes this collection resonate is its blend of vulnerability

Every once in a while, a book arrives at exactly the right moment. Not because it fixes anything, but because it understands. “The Last Poem” was that kind of read for me. It’s been a long time since a story has moved me this deeply, and closing the final page felt less like finishing a novel and more like stepping out of a conversation I wasn’t quite ready to end. Courtney writes grief with a kind of quiet honesty that doesn’t dramatize pain but recognizes it. As one line in

“Heart Strings” is a sequel that deepens everything “Morbidly Yours” began from the emotion to the creative ambition and the quiet ache of choosing someone even when life has pulled you in opposite directions. Ivy brings Cielo “Lo” (Lark’s Cousin) to the forefront with a voice that’s sharp, stubborn, and tender in ways she refuses to admit. A tough as nails Texan dropped into the misty rhythm of Galway’s medical school, Lo carries grit like armor and vulnerability like a secr

“Out on a Limb” is a warm, emotionally intelligent romance that blends humor, vulnerability, and genuine character growth in a way that feels both comforting and refreshingly honest. Hannah Bonam‑Young gave us a heartfelt story centered on imperfect people navigating life with tenderness through disability representation, unexpected connection, and the messy realities of adulthood. At the heart of the novel are two leads who feel fully human from page one. Their dynamic is bu

“The Body in the Wall” is exactly the kind of cozy mystery that scratches the itch for small town secrets, quirky characters, and a FMC you can’t help but root for. Emelia Sutton (FMC) is capable, curious, and just messy enough to feel real. Her dynamic with the townspeople adds charm and humor, especially as she starts tugging on threads everyone else would prefer she leave alone. The mystery unfolds at a steady pace, giving you just enough clues to stay engaged without ever

This installment in the Emelia Walsh series blends humor and heart with a satisfying puzzle, making it a standout cozy mystery. What I loved most was how Emelia’s bridesmaid duties collide with her amateur sleuth instincts. The wedding setting adds a fun layer of tension: secrets tucked between bouquets, suspicious behavior hidden behind polite smiles, and family dynamics that feel both exaggerated and painfully real. The supporting cast shines, from quirky relatives, to char

“A Bridesmaid’s Guide to Double Crosses” is exactly the kind of cozy mystery that feels like slipping into a rom‑com with a twist…lighthearted, charming, and sprinkled with just enough mischief to keep you turning pages. Abigail builds a world where wedding chaos, friendship drama, and unexpected secrets collide, and following Emelia Walsh through it all is genuinely fun. What I loved most was the tone: warm, witty, and delightfully messy in that “weddings never go as planned

Abigail delivers a charming, slow burn cozy mystery wrapped in wedding week chaos, sharp humor, and the kind of emotional undercurrent that sneaks up on you. “A Bridesmaid’s Guide to the Things People Hide” follows Emelia Walsh as she steps into bridesmaid duty again, only to discover that beneath the pastel dresses and picture perfect plans, everyone seems to be hiding something. And Emelia, with her mix of curiosity, loyalty, and stubborn determination, can’t help tugging o

“A Bridesmaid’s Guide to Murder” is a light, fast‑moving cozy mystery that blends wedding prep with amateur sleuthing in a way that feels playful rather than stressful. Emelia Walsh is the kind of heroine you root for immediately…competent, nosy in the best way, and determined to protect her friends even when the clues get messy. The tone stays warm and humorous, the suspects are colorful, and the mystery keeps enough twists to stay engaging without ever losing its cozy vibe.

“How to Find a Guy in Five Weddings” is a charming, slow burn romcom that blends humor, heart, and a dash of chaos into a story that feels both escapist and emotionally grounded. Cynthia takes a familiar setup, a cynic forced into a matchmaking experiment, and turns it into something genuinely delightful. At the center of the novel is a FMC who has sworn off romance, not because she’s cold, but because she’s tired of being disappointed. Her cynicism is sharp, funny, and deepl

This book will make you laugh, nod, and feel seen. Melani captures the chaos, humor, and honesty of peri/menopause with a voice that feels like your funniest, realest friend handing you a survival guide. “The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook” is empowering, validating, and exactly what women who are “over it” deserve. It’s also a reminder that we don’t have to navigate it alone. So if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or simply done, this is the book for you. -Amy

At the heart of the story are Cadence and Fox, two characters who couldn’t be more different on paper but spark beautifully on the page. Cadence is the kind of heroine who feels instantly relatable: bookish, earnest, quietly funny, and trying her best to keep her life stitched together. Fox, meanwhile, is gruff, guarded, and carrying more emotional weight than he lets on. Their dynamic is built on banter, tension, and genuine vulnerability, and watching them circle each other

The heart of the novel lies in its heroine, Rosie, whose journey is shaped by legacy, power, and the fear of becoming something she never intended. She’s brave, flawed, and deeply human, and her internal conflict gives the book its strongest emotional pull. The plot unfolds with a slow‑burn rhythm, layering secrets and revelations without rushing toward them. Each chapter adds weight to the mystery, and even without spoilers, it’s clear that the stakes grow sharper as the sto

“Much Ado About Mistletoe” is a fast, festive hit. Christina delivers exactly what a holiday novella should: charm, chemistry, and just enough chaos to keep you grinning. Because it’s a novella, the plot moves quickly, but it doesn’t cut corners. The character chemistry feels believable, the holiday setting is vivid without being overdone, and the story maintains a light, playful tone that makes it easy to sink into. It’s cozy, cute, and packed with that warm holiday magic t

Wrapped myself in this gothic little gem and didn’t come up for air. “Thus With a Kiss I Die” is atmospheric, romantic, and full of that deliciously haunting tension that keeps you flipping pages long past bedtime. Perfect for readers who love their romance with shadows, swords, and a touch of the macabre. This book thrives on tension: the kind that coils through forbidden love, whispered secrets, and the ever present reminder that mortality is never far from reach. At the ce

“Morbidly Yours” by Ivy Fairbanks is a delightfully offbeat romantic comedy that leans into its macabre setting without ever losing its warmth. Set against the backdrop of Gallowsy, (a town where cemeteries, gravestones, and gallows humor are part of daily life) the novel follows two wonderfully mismatched leads whose chemistry sparks in the most unconventional of places. Fairbanks blends quirky charm with emotional sincerity, creating a story that feels both refreshingly wei

“The Throne of Broken Gods” delivers exactly what a second installment in a dark fantasy series should: higher stakes, sharper emotional tension, and a world that feels like it’s cracking open under the weight of its own gods. This book takes everything established in “The Book of Azreal” and pushes it further with deeper lore, deeper wounds, and deeper consequences. At its core, this is a story about power…who deserves it, who fears it, and who is willing to burn the world d

“The Book of Azrael” is the kind of dark fantasy that doesn’t just open a door, it drags you through it. From the very beginning, we see a world where divinity is violent, immortality is a curse, and every character carries the weight of centuries. It’s lush, brutal, and strangely beautiful, the way only a story about gods and monsters can be. The characters are where the emotional punch lands. They’re morally gray, damaged, powerful, and constantly torn between duty and desi

“What Dreams May Come” is a novella that takes place immediately after “A Daughter of Fair Verona” but before “Thus With A Kiss I Die.” But even in novella form, Christina builds a world that feels lived‑in, with characters who carry their secrets like lanterns in the dark. The story moves quickly, but not cheaply. Christina uses the shorter format to focus tightly on character connection, fate, and the strange ways desire shape our choices. The world she builds is drenched i

Daughter of Fair Verona surprised me in the best way. I went in expecting a fun, dramatic twist on Shakespearean lore, but what I got was a story that mixes dark humor, family chaos, and a heroine who refuses to be defined by the tragedy she was born into. It’s clever, sharp, and just a little wicked which is exactly the kind of vibe I love. The world Christina Dodd builds feels lush and theatrical, full of roses, skulls, secrets, and that old Verona tension simmering under e