Sweet Bean Paste is a small miracle of a novel. It doesn’t rely on plot twists or high drama; it thrives on empathy, craftsmanship, and restraint.
A Little Trickerie earns its five stars by being raw where many historical novels gloss, by being hopeful without flinching from despair, and by giving us a heroine who is unforgettable.
A sweeping, empathetic, gorgeously written novel that earns its five stars not just through ambition, but through heart. Pachinko is literature that matters.
The Men Who Killed the News earns five stars for its fearless analysis, gripping storytelling, and timely relevance.
This book is immersive and deeply thought-provoking, with moments of absolute brilliance. Still, it occasionally stumbles under its own weight.
Wei has given us a novel that not only entertains but also lingers, inviting readers to reflect on their own stories, their own families, their own sense of self.
Shriver balances sharp humour with serious critique, managing to make you laugh one moment and squirm the next.
Kean captures the uneasy truth that scientific progress is not always a story of triumph. Sometimes, it is shadowed by exploitation, hubris, and tragedy.
Whether you’re a diehard romance reader or simply someone looking for a hopeful, uplifting story, The Love of My Afterlife deserves a spot on your shelf.
Zhao takes the glitter of tech culture and uses it as a backdrop for a universal story about ambition, identity, and resilience.