a prayer for the crown shy by becky chambers

Hillier is a must-read for the mystery genre.”– Library Journal “Readers of Megan Goldin and Lisa Jewell will enjoy this thrilling take on a character reinventing herself but unable to run away from the past. THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK by Jennifer Hillier

It’s not only a must-read for her fans, but it will likely garner her new devotees as well.”– Booklist, starred review “Center turns gender norms on their heads in this utterly charming tale of a female bodyguard and the gorgeous movie star she’s assigned to protect… Center’s latest might be her most winning yet, a classic romantic set-up with two appealing, sympathetic leads. It’s both truly comforting and endlessly thought-provoking.”– Publishers Weekly, starred review Hall of Fame “Quiet and contemplative, empathic and warmhearted, this masterful sequel builds on the themes of the first volume to posit a more sustainable, more caring way of life. Her third ‘ A Sweet Mess‘ installment is a solid purchase.”– Library JournalĪ PRAYER FOR THE CROWN-SHY by Becky Chambers “Lee has written another heartwarming, upbeat, rom-com featuring Korean American protagonists in the ultimate friends-to-lovers plot. It’s a fun but thoughtful gem.”– Publishers Weekly

“Slaughter refreshingly balances steamy scenes with the unfolding drama surrounding Walker’s childhood trauma and Aja’s generalized anxiety, and the romance manages to be breezy and light without trivializing either protagonist’s struggles. It’s thoroughly creepy and utterly enjoyable.”– Publishers Weekly “Kingfisher adds wonderful dimension and tangibility to the classic Poe story, filling it in with standout character work and scenic descriptions that linger on the palate, while fleshing out the original plot with elements as plausible as they are chilling.

PLUS Katherine Center ( THE BODYGUARD), Jennifer Hillier ( THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK), and Sarah Gailey ( JUST LIKE HOME) enter the Hall of Fame, and Linda Castillo adds to her Hall-of-Fameness with THE HIDDEN ONE. Kingfisher (the TOP PICK!), BET ON IT by Jodie Slaughter, BOOKED ON A FEELING by Jayci Lee, and A PRAYER FOR THE CROWN-SHY by Becky Chambers are LibraryReads picks for July 2022! You voted, they counted, and WHAT MOVES THE DEAD by T.

A prayer for the crown shy by becky chambers