Reviews for December 2023 Releases

To make things easier to navigate, I thought I would aggregate all of my reviews for books released within a month. For books that are published this month and I have yet to read (listed below), I will add them to this post as soon as I write a review.

The Frozen River

Ariel Lawhon

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who investigates a shocking murder that unhinges her small community.

Publication Date: December 5

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Raiders of the Lost Heart

Jo Segura

Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careers—and hearts—in ruins.

Publication Date: December 5

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Second Chances in New Port Stephen

TJ Alexander

A trans man returns to his Florida hometown for Christmas after his career goes up in flames, only to cross paths with his high school ex in this charming rom-com about family and second chances from the author of the Chef’s Kiss.

Publication Date: December 5

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

On the Plus Side

Jenny L. Howe

What Not to Wear and Queer Eye meet All the Feels in this sparkling romantic comedy by Jenny L. Howe, in which the new guest on a popular plus-size makeover show has her style—and her love life—transformed.

Publication Date: December 26

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Reviews to Come:

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
This Spells Love by Kate Robb
Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes
Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Horn