Abby Petree

Jul 25, 2023 | inbetweendrafts.com | Abby Petree

Once again, Erin Craig has delivered a book that has simultaneously given me nightmare fuel for the next year and a sweet, touching love story all in one package. House of Roots and Ruin will draw you in with its spooky vibes and well crafted mystery, but ultimately, I stayed for the romance. A haunted protagonistVerity Thaumas feels trapped. Her older sisters have all moved on with their lives and had their own adventures out in the wider world.

Jul 4, 2023 | inbetweendrafts.com | Abby Petree |Amie Kaufman

In 2023, we want cozy books! Seriously, I feel like the older I get and the more stressful my life becomes, the more rom-coms I read. I want my books to be nice, warm hugs! The In Between Drafts Books section treasures our romance reads, but we also read our fair share of interesting, thought-provoking fantasies and adventures. Read on to discover our best books of 2023 so far. Begin Again by Emma LordEmma Lord never misses with her contemporaries, and Begin Again is no exception.

May 23, 2023 | inbetweendrafts.com | Abby Petree

Becky Dean’s sophomore novel, Picture-Perfect Boyfriend, is packed with intrigue from start to finish. From the ending of the first chapter, it hooked me. Faking it for the FamAll Kenzie Reed wants to do is immerse herself in nature with a camera around her neck. She’s put in the work—she’s done her research about photography and the nature she wants to capture. And yet, her steady, dependable family of optometrists still believe that she’s wasting her time.

Apr 18, 2023 | inbetweendrafts.com | Abby Petree

Hot Dutch Daydream by Kristy Boyce is every bit as cute and addictive as I hoped it would be. However, I appreciated that it’s not just a story about romance. The main character has other goals and relationships outside of that. Perfectly Planned SummerSage Cunningham has her summer perfectly planned out. She wants to distinguish herself in the medical field when she enters college in the fall.

Mar 14, 2023 | inbetweendrafts.com | Abby Petree

Ashley Schumacher has done it again—overwhelmed me with her signature blend of whimsy and soul-crushing feels. The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway will make you cry, giggle, and swoon all in one sitting, if you devour it like I did. A relatable, list-obsessed protagonistMaddie Hathaway grew up on the Renaissance faire circuit. Instead of a traditional home, she lives in a trailer, moving from place to place every few months. And she loved it, until her mother’s death.