TW/CW: Murder, graphic violence, racism, ableist language, mentions of rape and sexual assault. The Girl in Red by Christina Henry is the latest addition in her gritty fairy tale retellings. They aren’t part of a connected series, but Henry has done retellings of Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, and Peter Pan. This one retells Little Red Riding Hood where a young woman tries to get to her grandmother’s house following an outbreak of deadly … Continue reading The Girl in Red by Christina Henry →
The Mermaid is a lyrical, dream-like story about a mermaid who falls in love with a fisherman and, many decades later, agrees to perform in P.T. Barnum’s Museum in New York City. Although this is not a romance novel, there are two love stories in the book, and I enjoyed the differences between them. I also enjoyed the relationships between women and the use of different settings to create atmospheres of claustrophobia versus expansiveness. The … Continue reading The Mermaid by Christina Henry →
Alice isn’t your grandmother’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Hell, I don’t even know if it’s my version of it either. It’s dark, disturbing, both a retelling and a continuation of the classic, and I’m issuing all the trigger warnings. The book is fraught with violence, including both physical and sexual violence against women. So if those things are difficult for you to read about, especially in relation to a much-loved story from your childhood, I … Continue reading Alice by Christina Henry →
by Amanda · Oct 6, 2020 at 4:30 pm ·
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Hey all! Wanted to put this event on your radar because I’m moderating! Indie bookstore Magers & Quinn is hosting part of Christina Lauren’s In a Holidaze tour, with fellow authors Sonali Dev and Emily Henry. There are two ticket options on Eventbrite, depending on your budget. As someone who also works at an indie part-time, I can tell you they’re struggling a bit right now and the industry could certainly use your help! The event … Continue reading Virtual Launch with Christina Lauren, Sonali Dev, & Emily Henry →
A woman trapped on a mountain attempts to survive more than one kind of monster, in a dread-inducing horror novel from the national bestselling author Christina Henry. Mattie can’t remember a time before she and William lived alone on a mountain together. She must never make him upset. But when Mattie discovers the mutilated body of a fox in the woods, she realizes that they’re not alone after all. There’s something in the woods that … Continue reading Near the Bone →
Danny Tamberelli, 90’s Nickelodeon star from All That and The Adventures of Pete and Pete, teams up with his real-life wife Kate Tamberelli for a zany, big-hearted, and truly laugh-out-loud debut rom-com set in Brooklyn, steeped in 90’s nostalgia, and inspired by their very own love story. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren & Emily Henry! For two talented romantic misfits who’ve been looking for love for so long, a prophecy from a psychic could … Continue reading The First Date Prophecy →
After a bit of a rest, it’s time for season 27 of The Bachelor. Pudding, my 17-year-old (yes 17) Siamese cat has been enjoying a life of leisure, napping in her heated bed and eating Churus (on a plate, she will not lick it out of the package because she’s not a peasant). This was her expression when I told her what was on the docket for tonight. That is a face that says MURDER. Forty-five seconds in … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S27 E1: Pudding is Back, Bitches →
“Voicy, heartfelt, hilarious, propulsive…this book is brilliant.” -Christina Lauren, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author For fans of Josie Silver and Emily Henry comes a debut romcom about the life-changing magic of second chances. Zoë Frixos gets the whole love song thing. Truly, she does. As an editor at a major music magazine in London, it’s part of her job description. But love? Let’s just say Zoë’s been a bit off-beat in that … Continue reading Love Songs for Skeptics →
A sparkling and tender novel from the acclaimed author of Love Lettering, full of bickering neighbors, surprise reunions, and the mysterious power of love that fans of Christina Lauren, Sarah Hogle, and Emily Henry will adore. Sixteen years ago, a teenaged Will Sterling saw—or rather, heard—the girl of his dreams. Standing beneath an apartment building balcony, he shared a perfect moment with a lovely, warm-voiced stranger. It’s a memory that’s never faded, though he’s put so much … Continue reading Love at First →
It is Howdy! Welcome to our “About Us” page, where we can wank on without limit as to who we are, and why we’re here. If you came to this page looking for how to contact us, there is a whole other area for that. Follow the pretty red hyperlinks. ❤ SB-TB Books ❤ Meet the Bitches ❤ Contact Us ❤ Once Upon a Smart & Sassy Time… Smart Bitches Trashy Books began in 2005 … Continue reading About the Smart Bitches →
