Dragonfly Eyes by Cao Wenxuan
“It’s a seemingly sweet book about a family with some darker themes. I’m not very far into it but I’m pretty sure it’s going to make me cry.” – TH
Ella Avgar, Student Correspondent, ’24, and Addie Hitz, Copy Editor, ’23: All’s Well by Mona Awad
“Read this book for beautiful writing, a nail-biting plot, an exploration of pain, and, most of all, revenge!!” – EA
“This book is a twisted, heart-wrenching tale that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. If you liked Bunny by Mona Awad, definitely give this a read!” -AH
Insatiable by Daisy Buchanan
“To be honest, I’m only a sixth of the way through, so don’t hold me to anything, but it’s interesting thus far. I got it at Gay’s the Word—the best bookstore in London. The story follows a thirty-something woman as she pursues a job in London’s art market. Her relatable and self-deprecating inner monologue is fantastic. Insatiable falls into my favorite genre of fiction: books with slightly irrational and relatable female characters!” – FK
“It’s the only book that explains what would happen if Pluto were made of Plutonium.” – TK
“Fungi taking over the world and turning everyone into cannibals doesn’t sound too unlikely.” – RZ
“I’ve been meaning to read this book for a while, and it’s an exciting foray into darker, adult fantasy themes compared to the books I’m used to reading. If you’re looking to read A Game of Thrones yourself, I would highly recommend checking content warnings first, as some of the material can be upsetting.” – MB
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
“When school is stressful and overwhelming, I like to turn to fun romance novels as a way to escape. One Last Stop is about a modern woman named August who falls in love with a punk lesbian from the 1970s who was misplaced in time and trapped on the NYC subway. This book combines romance with a slight supernatural-mystery vibe really well.” – AB
Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin
“A French-Korean woman working in Korea forms a tense friendship with a French graphic novelist, who visits to get inspiration for his work. It’s a really interesting, and at times disturbing, exploration of culture and identity as she works to reconcile her perception of herself with his impression of her.” – VL