Thank you to NetGalley and Mariner Books for the digital review copy and the opportunity to be an early reader. Happy publication day to this riveting debut!

In this dystopian future, population is out of control, resources are slim, and a private company has found a solution. Combine has created a process where two compatible people can be merged. One serves as the Host and one as the Transfer. Consciousness, memories, everything is united in one body. The UK government has embraced the process, incentivizing it with tax breaks, housing, etc. The story centers on Laurie, in her mid-60s, living with Alzheimer’s and her daughter, Amelia, an activist who surprises everyone around them by signing them up to be merged. The Merge has never been tried on someone with Alzheimer’s before; will this be a cure?

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the digital review copy in advance. This book, now translated into English, hits shelves today, November 4th.

As I did with my reviews for Save Me and Save You, let me preface this by saying I have not watched the television series on Amazon Prime and went into these completely blind. It’s my understanding that the first season of the show roughly follows the first book. This is the final book in the trilogy.

This was a highly anticipated read for 2025, and somehow I let an overwhelming number of ARCs (advance reader copies) get in the way of me finishing a beloved series. I started to buddy read it over the summer and then kept pausing as priorities shifted. I’ll be honest, I probably also put it off because I just didn’t want it to end. I finally made time to enter Emily’s world one more time and I’m so glad I did. My first read of this trilogy was in print, although I reread books 1 and 2 as audiobooks before diving into this one. As I read this with my eyeballs, I couldn’t help but continue to “hear” the excellent narration of Encyclopaedia and Map and I think a reread to actually hear it all over will be in order shortly.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the digital review copy and the opportunity to be an early reader. This book hit shelves on October 14.

Clía is certain when Prince Domhnall arrives at her home it’s to make their betrothal official. They’re kingdoms are neighbors and they’ve been friends from childhood. A political alliance between them seems beneficial for everyone. But Domhnall comes with the message that she’s not strong enough to serve as queen to his kingdom. She’s too focused on parties and frivolity. Clía sets out to prove him wrong by arriving at the military academy where Domhnall is also studying.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the digital review copy and the opportunity to be an early reader. This one hits shelves October 28th.

Paige recently finished her degree in songwriting. When Stillwater Music calls with interest in her demos, she knows her life is about to change, but in the meeting she’s told her lyrics are flat—so universal they won’t connect with anyone. She’s got a deal if she can rewrite them herself or work with a lyricist.

Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey Publishing for the digital review copy and the opportunity to be an early reader. This hits shelves today, October 28th.

Eve Shaw appraises paintings for an auction house. In 2015, on her 27th birthday, she receives an elderly visitor who thanks her as if they’ve met before, gifts her a small glass octopus, and tells her to please come back to the hotel. What hotel is he talking about? And why does this octopus look so eerily like the one tattooed on her thigh?

Thank you to the author for the advance reader copy and the opportunity to be an early reader. This book makes its debut in the world on October 17.

This is the story of two societies. In one, a Sacred Mirror that chooses a new Paragon/ruler every 10 years appears to be broken. Doha, a brilliant engineer, and a small group of people who know the Mirror chose wrongly this holiday, attempt to understand and repair the artifact. In another, Isla is a Mage with a tragic past. As prejudice against magic rises, she and those around her must decide whether to fight for the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the digital review copy and the opportunity to be an early reader. This one hits shelves today, October 14th.

Nicole has struggled with infertility for years. Her doctors say there’s little to no chance of her and Gabe ever having a child. In one last “Hail Mary” attempt, Nicole visits their gestational carrier, Valerie, in Virginia for the implantation only to return home and discover Gabe has been sleeping with their dog walker.

Thank you Sourcebooks for the advance reader copy and the opportunity to be an early reader. This title was released on September 30.

I knew next to nothing about witch trials in Scotland before picking this up and was fascinated by the information in this book. The authors have a podcast, which I have not listened to, but I can see their strong rapport from the writing style and footnotes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for giving me the opportunity to be an early reader of a digital review copy. This one hit shelves on October 7th.

Drake and Ellie are getting married next year. Drake is in construction, while Ellie is a successful writer who has also had a television series (that was, admittedly, a bit of a flop). She writes about hidden gems in such a detailed and transporting way that her work has saved the life of several businesses, bars, restaurants, and shops. When she and Drake take a detour one night down a cobblestone street, they happen upon an old-timey cinema featuring one film: “The Story of You.” Inside, their own memories starting at childhood begin to play. What is this magical place and can Ellie and Drake handle long held secrets being revealed?

When Joan Goodwin was a child, she looked up at the night sky and fell in love with the stars. Now grown, she has applied to the NASA space shuttle program as an astronomer and is surprised and amazed to be accepted. She becomes unlikely friends with everyone in her class, including Vanessa Ford, a pilot and engineer. The novel follows Joan’s career, family, and life from 1980-1984 when events threaten the life of the one she loves.

Eleanor Dash is back, this time on Catalina Island for her best friend Emma’s wedding. Emma is starring in the film adaptation of Eleanor’s bestselling book, When In Rome, and she’s marrying the co-star playing the character of Connor. Real life Connor (Eleanor’s ex and nemesis), no longer extorting Eleanor, is also back. As are all our favorite characters from Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies. We have Harper (Eleanor’s sister), Oliver (Eleanor’s boyfriend), Connor’s ex-wife, and several new characters as well.

Candace Chen is a survivor at the end of the world. The Shen Fever has ravaged the United States, leaving much of the population dead or dead-like, stuck in the repetitive movements of everyday life, patterns and habits. Those struck with the fever will set the table, sit down to “eat,” and then clear it, only to do so again 30 minutes later. Candace stayed in New York City until it felt like she was the only person remaining. Now she’s headed west with a small, cultlike group intent on starting a new society of survivors at the Facility near Chicago.

Thank you to NetGalley and Saturday Books for giving me the opportunity to be an early reader of a digital review copy. This one hit shelves today, October 7.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dell/Ballantine Books for giving me the opportunity to be an early reader of a digital review copy. This one hit shelves on September 30.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for digital review copy, the opportunity to be an early reader, and the offer to join the blog tour. This one hit shelves on October 7th.

When Cassandra Parker shows up at the Griffith Brothers Ranch as a publicist, she’s all New York City sass and knows this is her penance for a high-profile client smearing her name with lies. Her fiancé and also boss, Tripp, sure didn’t come to her aid and quickly abandons her amongst the cowboys. Christian Griffith wants nothing to do with what Cassandra has been hired for, but he can’t keep his eyes off her.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s for the digital review copy and the opportunity to be an early reader. This one hit shelves on September 16th.

Tess Bright grew up on all things Austen. Her mother was always reading Jane Austen’s works and had adaptations on the television. Now that Tess is grown, she’s landed her dream job as Catherine in an adaptation of Northanger Abbey. If only her mother were alive to see it.

I read Here Beside the Rising Tide by this author earlier this year. It was like a fever dream and I really liked it despite having a few elements that didn’t work so well for me. When Hyperion Avenue reached out with an early copy of this book, I thought, “why not?”

Because I’m such a big fan of Emily Henry’s adult novels, one of my goals is to work through her young adult backlist. Because my brain works in an odd way, I feel like this should be done in publication order. That may be because I read all of her adult novels in that order too. In any case, I’ve finally read Emily Henry’s original debut as a young adult author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Saturday Books for giving me the opportunity to be an early reader of a digital review copy. This one hit shelves on September 16th.

Margot met Aaron (I mean, Oliver) three years ago. Their first and only date was a disaster, that is until the steamy car makeout she’s never forgotten. Years have passed. Margot still hasn’t been promoted to become a full blown literary agent. She still hasn’t found love. And somehow the dating apps still keep matching her with Oliver.