4.5/5 A disturbing, visceral short story horror collection that brings you deep into obsession, then abandons you at the height of terror.

Horror that will have you breathing hard from both fear and pleasure.

There are so many special editions, book boxes, PR boxes and Kickstarters that include amazing book page overlays; and everytime I see them I really want one! I looked on Etsy and the shipping to Canada is wild. And I’m not ready to invest the cash needed in the special edition of a book I haven’t read yet. So, I wondered, why couldn’t I make one myself?

Turns out, it’s not that hard!

Sci-fi space opera stuffed to the brim with conspiracies, romantic angst, and fight scenes as our main characters try to save humanity.

A mafia romance, with a morally light-gray MMC.

This book is best read at a house party where you don't know anyone, but everyone is beautiful, relaxed and looking at you like you're their next snack.

A solid dark college romance, with a morally gray MMC.

If you're drawn to settings, then you'll love this cute rivals to lovers contemporary romcom that takes place in the Mexican jungle.

A fast-paced, original re-imagining of ancient Rome with elements of The Hunger Games and dark academia.

A dark, coming of age fairytale story where you'll want Death to be your new best friend.

If you love Greek/Roman mythology retellings, this book is for you.

The first half of 2024 is chocked full of AMAZING books I can’t wait to get my hands on, and a few I was able to get earlier from publishers. So you’ll see a lot of these reviews coming through in the next few months. Let me know if you’re excited for these releases too by following me on Instagram @kay_west_reads

A fairytale for adults who grew up reading books about adventures.

A clever, fast-paced YA dystopic sci-fi, perfect for fans of The 100. This book is best read at Apocalypse Camp, while secretly holding hands with your crush. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

A heartwarming trans/queer retelling of Pride and Prejudice that should be required reading. Oliver Bennett is the second eldest Bennet sibling who his mother and society at large refers to as Elizabeth. When Oliver is at a ball, forced into a gown, he meets Mr. Darcy who is cold and distant. However, when Oliver meets Darcy as himself later in the book, sparks fly.

A campy, slow-burn holiday romcom. We follow the adult children of an 80s female rock duo, Beat and Melody (yes, that's their real names), as they agree to live stream their attempts to get their respective mothers back together for a reunion song on Christmas Eve.

An atmospheric, dual POV, wintery fantasy pirate adventure with a powerful female main character.

A high-fantasy quest adventure with found family and a cute godling.

A cozy, medieval MM romance, perfect to keep you warm on cold winter nights.

This month I read 15 books. I’ve listed them below with star ratings, link to the full review (if I wrote one), and a short description.