The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 25, 2024

Gabrielle Kroeger

‘Foul Lady Fortune’ makes for gripping spinoff to Gong duology

“Foul Lady Fortune” by Chloe Gong (“These Violent Delights”) is a spinoff of her first duology, taking place four years later. It follows the character, Rosalind Lang, who has been turned immortal and is currently working as an assassin for…

‘It Starts With Us’ satisfyingly continues popular Hoover story

“It Starts With Us” by Colleen Hoover (“Ugly Love”) is the long awaited sequel to “It Ends With Us.” The first book came out in 2016 and while Hoover initially did not intend to write a second novel, fans persistently…

‘Kingdom of the Feared’ thrillingly concludes ‘Kingdom of the Wicked’ series

“Kingdom of the Feared” by Kerri Maniscalco (“Stalking Jack the Ripper”) is the third and final book in the “Kingdom of the Wicked” series. It is a thrilling ending to the trilogy and will leave readers satisfied. This review will…

‘Ballad of Never After’ serves as exciting gateway into Garber’s works

“The Ballad of Never After” by Stephanie Garber (“Caraval”) is the second book in the “Once Upon a Broken Heart” series, which is a spinoff of her “Caraval” series.  “Once Upon a Broken Heart” focuses on Evangeline, who makes a…

Aster’s debut novel ‘Lightlark’ breathes new life into fantasy genre

Alex Aster’s debut novel, “Lightlark,” is an intense fantasy that will leave readers shocked with the twists and turns that happen throughout the course of the book. Lightlark is an island that appears once every 100 years for 100 days….

Author Elena Armas presents readers with delicious rom-com sequel

“The American Roommate Experiment” by Elena Armas (“The Spanish Love Deception”) is a lighthearted, friends-to-lovers rom-com. It is a spin-off of her first novel, “The Spanish Love Deception,” following the main character, Lina’s, best friend, Rosie, and her cousin, Lucas….

‘Final Gambit’ brings ‘Inheritance Games’ triology to satisfying end

“The Final Gambit” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (“The Naturals”) is the third book in “The Inheritance Games” series. The book follows Avery Grambs almost one year after the first book takes place. She is close to having full access to…

Highly-anticipated novel ‘Love on the Brain’ is one to adore

After a review of Ali Hazelwood’s first novel “The Love Hypothesis” went viral on TikTok, she quickly became a favorite of many readers. Her second novel, “Love on the Brain,” was highly anticipated and it definitely lived up to its…