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The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw

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The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw
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First Lady Freeman has my vote in the upcoming First Lady USA pageant, but with scandals, relationships, and secrets breaking, she’s going to need more than God on her side. Sinfully good gossip with layered drama, tenderness, sexiness, and ferocity as you follow Scharisse biting the apple and letting the truth set her free. If you like the sound of Scam Goddess meets If Honk For Jesus Save Your Soul meets Celeste Ng, you’re gonna want to read this immediately!

The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw, (List Price: $32, Marnier Books, 9780063383074, September 2026)

Reviewed by Ashley, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez

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The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez
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The Maiden and Her Monster leads you through dark and dangerous forests in a richly woven tale of faith and family. Perfect for readers who crave lush, atmospheric fantasies, Martinez brings a new life to the Jewish legend of “The Golem of Prague” with her tender, unforgettable sapphic romance.

The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez, (List Price: $28.99, Martinez, Maddie, 9781250367754, September 2025)

Reviewed by Courtney Ulrich Smith, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis

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The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis
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The atmosphere of The Hounding is palpable—you can feel the scorching summer heat, hear the tense murmurings of Little Nettlebed’s villagers as they cast their wary eyes on the five Mansfield sisters. Shifting perspectives reveal villagers both suspicious of and sympathetic to sisters, but like witch hunts of earlier times, the suspicions of females who desire freedom run rampant until the real and imagined begin to blur. Purvis’s superb storytelling will have readers transfixed as she expertly navigates the unease of Little Nettlebed. A must-read for fans of Elspeth Barker, Sarah Perry, Rivka Galchen, and Lauren Groff.

The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis, (List Price: $26.99, Henry Holt and Co., 9781250366382, August 2025)

Reviewed by Taylor Brown, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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Tenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone

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Tenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone
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Yearnful, beautifully haunting, and seeping with emotion, Tenderly, I Am Devoured is an exquisite blend of gothic fantasy and folk horror. This book is for those of us in our soft-goth era and was written to be read on a seaside cliff in the last rays of summer daylight.

Tenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone, (List Price: $19.99, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 9781250348906, July 2025)

Reviewed by Courtney Ulrich Smith, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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Kill Creatures by Rory Power

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Kill Creatures by Rory Power
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Kill Creatures is the exact reason why I love teen thrillers. Impossible-to-put-down from the very first page with a twist that will leave readers of all ages reeling, Kill Creatures is a sun-soaked-fever-dream thriller that’s perfect for summer reading.

Kill Creatures by Rory Power, (List Price: $19.99, Delacorte Press, 9780593302316, June 2025)

Reviewed by Courtney Ulrich Smith, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

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A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
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This one is for the readers who want their love stories stained with tragedy. With its gorgeous prose and captivating main character, A Song to Drown Rivers will leave readers tearful and yearning.

A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang, (List Price: $32, St. Martin’s Press, 9781250289469, October 2024)

Reviewed by Courtney Ulrich Smith, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
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SGJ has once again opened his veins and spilled himself onto the page, giving us a dense, heart-breaking, and revenge-filled vampire novel — one that stabs deep and drinks fully.

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones, (List Price: $29.99, S&S/Saga Press, 9781668075081, March 2025)

Reviewed by Adam Fall, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez

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A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez
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Mariana Enriquez is the best short story writer in all of modern horror. Her stories are clever, heartbreakingly honest, disgustingly horrific, and often darkly humorous. Take it from someone who got the cover of Our Share of Night tattooed on their body – this woman knows horror.

A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez, (List Price: $28, Hogarth, 9780593733257, September 2024)

Reviewed by Adam Fall, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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Next Stop by Debbie Fong

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Next Stop by Debbie Fong
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Next Stop is an endearing graphic novel that made me laugh out loud on one page, then tear up on the next. Fong’s ability to discuss grief and loss without sacrificing charm makes Next Stop a must-read for children and adults.

Next Stop by Debbie Fong, (List Price: $13.99, Random House Graphic, 9780593425183, March 2024)

Reviewed by Courtney Ulrich Smith, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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Diavola by Jennifer Thorne

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Diavola by Jennifer Thorne
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Between the ephemeral sense of dread that vanishes as quickly as it appears and the all too well-known terror of family vacation, Diavola kept me both frightened and intrigued! It’s a great read for anyone who loves haunted houses, with a dash of family drama!

Diavola by Jennifer Thorne, (List Price: $27.99, Tor Nightfire, 9781250826121, March 2024)

Reviewed by Courtney Ulrich Smith, Underbrush Books in Rogers, Arkansas

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