This is a full stack of publisher mail and ARCs I’ve been really excited about, and for once, nothing here feels random. Every book has a hook that made me stop and go wait… I need that.

I filmed a full unboxing (embedded above 👆), but here’s the quick breakdown:

🐙 The Most Important Part

Contemporary Fiction | Out 4/14 | Gifted by author

An indie gem from my friend Sherry, and one I didn’t even think twice about picking up.

Why it stands out: I already trust her voice, and I love supporting indie stories that bring both humor and heart.

💀 Hopeless Necromantic

Fantasy romance | Out 6/2 | Gifted by Orbit

A skeleton sidekick. Say less.

Why I’m excited: this feels like it’s going to be banter-heavy, chaotic, and genuinely fun.

💥 Broken Rival

Romance | Out 10/ Gifted by Avon

The new Tessa Bailey… and yes, this one has been under wraps. I can't even show the cover here so check out my video for the full reveal! 👀

Love triangle + time travel is not something I see often in romance, so I’m very curious how this plays out.

👑 A Founding Mother

Historical fiction | Out 5/5 | Gifted by William Morrow

Abigail Adams was the wife to one president and the mother to another… which honestly makes her story feel long overdue.

Why I’m intrigued: this feels like a perfect read going into the country’s 250th anniversary.

🍷 The Supper Club Saints

Contemporary fiction | Out 5/5 | Gifted by Avon

A woman escaping from a mommune. Another that is reeling from a divorce. Both women seeking refuge in their small-town childhood home.

Why I’m curious: unconventional living setups + group dynamics usually mean chaos in the best way.

📜 The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton

Historical mystery | Out 4/14 | Gifted by St. Martin’s Press

Dual timelines, a murder mystery, and historical fiction all layered together.

Why I’m intrigued: I love when timelines intersect and slowly reveal the full story.

🐍 A House of Vipers

YA Mystery | Out 4/28 | Gifted by Delacorte Press

Buried treasure, secret societies, and a dark academia setting.

Why I’m curious: this feels like it could lean very atmospheric with some solid twists.

🔥 Between Two Fires

Historical horror | Out now!| Gifted by TOR Nightfire

This has been on my radar for a while, and I’ve heard nothing but intense reactions.

Why I’m excited: medieval horror that people say is deeply unsettling is exactly my kind of read.

🎓 The Eights

Literary fiction | Out now! | Gifted by Putnam

Following the first women admitted to Oxford after WWI, and I already want to know everything about them.

Why I’m intrigued: stories about women stepping into spaces they weren’t meant to be in always pull me in.

💬 Let’s Talk
Which of these would you pick up first?