July and August reads

Since I didn’t read many books in July, I decided to lump my July and August book reviews together. I then proceeded to read all the books in the known universe in August, so prepare yourself for an inordinate amount of bookish SHOUTING…

We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian is a historical queer romance that will steal your heart. With the backdrop of a culture full of ingrained homophobia, two men find one another and fight not to let go. Despite the harsh setting, this story is soft and kind. There’s found family and moments when the characters find ways to love themselves that will melt your heart.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is a quirky and heartfelt story about loss and family. An elderly woman makes friends with an octopus, and her life is changed forever. This story switches between multiple viewpoints, all of which bring something unique and wonderful of their own. This is one that fans of Fredrik Backman should run to shops to buy.

Wolfsong by TJ Klune was a reread, and I have to say it was even better the second time around. A young boy called Ox is told by his father that he will get shit in his life, and this book is the story of how his father was massively wrong. There’s heartbreak and deep friendships, love and peril. If you want your romance with a side order of werewolves and mystical moon magic, this is the series for you.

Book Lovers by Emily Henry was another reread – one that saw me through minor surgery and recovery. I knew I needed something comforting and entertaining, and this book delivered in bucketloads. If you like reading romance stories about bookish people, then you will not walk away from this book disappointed. I think this is Emily Henry’s best novel yet!

The Maid by Nira Prose is fantastic. I’m almost glad I missed the hype around this when it came out, because now I don’t have so long to wait for the next one. A murder is committed in a swanky hotel, and the body discovered by one of the maids. A maid who is a little different to other people, but who will captivate you from the first page just like she did me.

A couple of others I want to mention are The Launch Party by Lauren Forry (a closed-door mystery set on the moon!) and Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon (bring a fan because the spice is off the charts). But, as always, read them all and we can be chums 😊