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I went into We Were Liars with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

I went into Twilight – Eclipse with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

The Lord of the Flies has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

To Kill a Mockingbird has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.

The Dictionary of Lost Words has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.