The playful and absurd are presented as everyday occurrences, and supernatural events are regularly intermingled with sassy detective work.

This one was slow going in the middle, but Wells provides a fantastically unique point of view, and this series is perfect science-fiction e

I loooved this witty, romantic, action-packed steampunk novel--the first in a series--from Gail Carriger.

ear Emmie Blue is satisfying, heartwarming escapism without inspiring any irritation at too-convenient or outlandish events.

The Boy on the Bridge offers adventure, twists, turns, love, scientific exploration, betrayal, and an odd twist on hope.

I was frustrated by what felt like disjointed cause and effect and lack of clear motivation on the characters' parts.

This first book in the Lady Janies trilogy is funny, and smart, with clever asides, wonderful character development, and fantastic banter.

Harper is appealingly centered despite upheaval in her life, but I didn't feel drawn into her admittedly interesting experiences.

The women's lifelong friendship felt like the heart of the story and was a fantastic element.

The title of the book feels like an important assertion from Lucy; she is finally owning who she is--her story, choices, and essence.

This is an engaging and quick read, and the mystery stories within the story are intriguing.

I was desperate for Ceelie to listen to her own needs after cancer treatment and take care of herself a little bit.

Joy offers an often dark work of Southern literary fiction in which bubbles of hope emerge.

Murderbot is a part-organic robot who continues to be inconveniently and fiercely loyal to certain humans.

Bug is forced to consider what loyalty means, and he must face a potentially dark path ahead.

Lydia had planned to spend the rest of her life with her fiance; now she's coming to terms with his recent and tragic loss.

Things don't all work out too easily in Hendrix's Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, but courage is satisfyingly rewarded.

In The Vanishing Half, Bennett explores the complicated implications of perception as reality when it comes to race.

There are not many surprises here, but Center offers great escapism into a close-knit Galveston, TX, community.

Mitchell expertly builds the band members into rich characters you're rooting for. More very welcome David Mitchell universe madness.