I've been thinking about young love a lot lately as I get The Shift Series ready to come out of hiatus (stay tuned for more on that in next week's post!) Specifically, I've been thinking about what makes stories of young love so enchanting. And here's my hot take: It's not really about the age … Continue reading The Romance of Firsts
3 things to look for to spot Shifter Romances with less problematic themes
You love the escape and fantasy of shifters—but you dislike some of the less-than-woke themes that are common to the genre. You want a kick-ass heroine, a supportive hero (who isn't a giant jerk) and you want the gritty otherness that comes with the shifter sub-genre—but if you have to suffer through or DNF another … Continue reading 3 things to look for to spot Shifter Romances with less problematic themes
#ElleReadsInterview
It's time for me to live tweet read another book! This time: Interview with the Vampire, by Anne Rice! Check out the video for more deets (and to catch a glimpse at the awesome paper copy I'm borrowing from a friend!)