Five of the books I read in November were AMAZING and one of them was UTTER SHITE. I just won’t talk about the shite one, and you can do the math…
Ocean’s Echo is Everina Maxwell’s second novel, and it’s just as glorious as the first. Both of her spacey love stories are set in the same universe, but they’re totally standalone. What you get in both of them is an epic setting, adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat, and romance that will make you swoon. These are perfect for those who like sci-fi, but don’t want too heaping a dollop of science-y talk.
Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell is a collection of short stories. Now, these are not normally my cup of tea, but I trusted Rainbow enough to give it a go. MY TRUST WAS NOT MISPLACED. These tiny tales are glorious – and the only problem with them is that I want them ALL to be extended into full length novels. They are all beautiful, but Simon Snow fans will be extra happy with the return of Simon and Baz in a super low angst Christmas story.
Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade is the romcom that you didn’t know you were waiting for. From the very first line (and what a first line it is!) I was hooked, and I didn’t want this story to end. There’s glorious fat rep and a slow burn that will make your heart soar. Olivia writes some of the best banter going, and her latest novel doesn’t disappoint. Great for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood who want a heroine (and hero) who isn’t a pointy stick person.
Wolfsong is another example of why TJ Klune should be crowned BEST AUTHOR EVER. I’m not sure how anyone who reads any of his books could despite this. Wolfsong spans over ten years, following a love story that develops from friendship to enemies and into spicy spice times. I was holding my breath at several moments, all the while buoyed along by some of the most beautiful writing I’ve encountered in a long time. Great for fans of Fredrik Backman and Teen Wolf.
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman displays the best use of flashbacks I have seen in a LONG time. There are two love stories happening here – one when the characters are on the cusp of greatness, and one after greatness has chewed them both up and spat them out. I was glued to the page, and couldn’t wait for the slowest of slow burns to finally ignite. This one is great for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and lovers of chilly romances.
As always, read them all (except THAT one) and we can be chums 😊
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Anna Britton 