Lindsay's Reviews

A love letter to the American west, this book has everything you could want in a spring romance novel. It has a treasure hunt, Butch Cassidy, a tiny bit of murder, and laugh out loud banter. If you don’t already have a camping trip planned, this might change your mind. Join Lily and Leo as they find their way toward the adventure of a lifetime—back to each other. —Lindsay

Fans of Nora McInerny’s podcast Terrible, Thanks For Asking will gobble up this hilarious and heartbreaking book. Her wry approach to wearying topics makes her candid discussion a breeze to read in a single sitting. She walks a balance between self-compassion and self-roasting that I yearn to achieve. Trigger warnings for discussions of death, disordered eating, and cancer, and reminders that Tumblr was a thing.

—LINDSAY

All That Is Wicked is the perfect example of my ideal recipe for a true crime book. One-third I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, one-third Helter Skelter, and one-third Devil in the White City—I couldn’t put it down. I had never heard of the psychopathic and murderous Edward Rulloff, nor the proto-Mindhunters who attempted to understand him. This scintillating, spiraling, maddening journey had me transfixed from the very first page. 
—LINDSAY

This book has everything you could want in a contemporary romance: Snappy dialogue between protagonists who actually have chemistry, a diamond heist in the City of Sin, an empathetic and endearing male lead, and a whip-smart female lead who bucks the TSTL (Too Stupid to Live) trope. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Kristen Callihan, or Mia Sosa. Spice level: 3 chili peppers.   

—LINDSAY

Murderinos rejoice! This is THE romance novel for anyone who binges True Crime podcasts, Netflix series, Only Murders in The Building, and Ann Rule books. Thompson’s endless references to both obscure and well-known stories feel like an Easter Egg. It might be distracting if not so freakin’ well done. The characters are charming; the story is original, and it's an overall delightful reading experience. SSDGM —Lindsay

Anything can happen on the mountain. One wrong step. An improperly knotted rope. Cerebral edema. Avalanche in the dead of night. A dropped ice axe. Bad weather. A snapped neck. Travel journalist Cecily Wong has an opportunity to die for. An exclusive interview with mountaineering legend Charles McVeigh on the summit of Manaslu could make her career. Or take her life. McVeigh’s band of misfit toys enters the Death Zone and oxygen levels drop as the body count soars. Cecily must uncover the secrets of the mountain before she becomes its next victim. Perfect for fans of Into Thin Air and anyone who loves thrillers that leave them, well, breathless.   —Lindsay

This book is the ideal poolside read: sweet, sincere, and just a little bit silly. The author of The Wedding Date and The Proposal presents a tale as old as time: Izzy and the Beast—er, Beau Towers. Fall in love with the grumpy recluse struggling to write his memoir and the sunshiny publishing assistant determined to help him succeed. It’s a love story to, as Guillory puts it, “that feeling you got when you read a book that meant something to you.”  —Lindsay

A chance to join the Thirteen, rulers of Olympus, comes along once in a generation. Only three challenges stand between the entrants and their prize: a seat at the table and marriage to Zeus’s younger sister. But, in a Brave-inspired move, Helen enters the competition for her own hand. Can she seize the opportunity to earn freedom, power, and respect? Or will a pair of hunky outsiders, Achilles and Patroclus, foil her plan? Part three of Katee Robert’s viral Dark Olympus series. Perfect for fans of reimagined Greek characters, The Hunger Games, and extra steamy romance!  —Lindsay

This heart-stopping story of processing grief is NOT to be missed. Serle is an expert at crafting immersive tales. One chapter, her descriptive style sucks the air from your lungs. The next, it breathes life back into your cold chest. I couldn’t put down this magical novel of transformation through seemingly insurmountable pain. It hurt in a good way and, like love, this story lingered long after the last page. —Lindsay

This book is part of our Spring Reading Challenge. Read more here.

Sometimes stories are just popcorn fluff—not particularly filling, but very tasty and enjoyable. And then there are novels that are eight-course meals. The Wedding Crasher may seem like fake-dating popcorn seasoned with rom-com tropes, but it’s a fine dining experience. Solange Perreira and Dean Chapman leap off the page and into your heart. They are smart, silly, spicy, and all heart. Perfect for fans of The Kiss Quotient and People You Meet on Vacation. —Lindsay