Rachel Reads & Reviews

Archie Vol 5

ARCHIE VOL. 5 is the next installment in the collection of the historic ARCHIE series relaunch, featuring the talents of comics superstars Mark Waid, Audrey Mok and more. This series is true to the spirit and characters that all Archie fans know and love while reinvigorating its spirit and humor through the talents of some…

rachelbeerwoman

April 23, 2026

Reviews

#archie, #archiecomics, #audreymok, #markwaid, #rachelreads&reviews, #thenewriverdale, #volumefive

Archie Vol 4 Review

ARCHIE VOL. 4 is the fourth collection of the historic ARCHIE series relaunch, featuring the talents of comics superstars Mark Waid, Pete Woods and more. This series is true to the spirit and characters that all Archie fans know and love while reinvigorating its spirit and humor through the talents of some of the most…

rachelbeerwoman

April 22, 2026

Reviews

#archie, #archiecomics, #markwaid, #petewoods, #rachelreads&reviews, #thenewriverdale, #volumefour

Archie Vol 3 Review

Introducing… Cheryl Blossom! The fiery red-head takes center stage as Archie and Veronica’s worlds are torn apart as the two are living thousands of miles away from each other. What will happen to the rest of Archie’s friends in Riverdale? And just what kind of havoc will Cheryl Blossom wreak? All the answers and more…

rachelbeerwoman

April 21, 2026

Reviews

#archie, #archiecomics, #joeeisma, #markwaid, #rachelreads&reviews, #thenewriverdale, #volumethree

Archie Vol 2 Review

The all-new Archie adventure continues! Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with rising star artist Veronica Fish to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. The elusive, rich Veronica Lodge has taken Riverdale by storm – and it’s caused everyone to take sides, with Archie Andrews stuck in the middle of…

rachelbeerwoman

April 20, 2026

Reviews

#archie, #archiecomics, #markwaid, #newriverdale, #rachelreads&reviews, #ryanjampole, #thomaspitilli, #veronicafish, #volumetwo

Archie Vol 1 Review

America’s Favorite Teenager, Archie Andrews, is reborn in the pages of this must-have graphic novel collecting the first six issues of the comic book series that everyone is talking about. Meet Riverdale High teen Archie, his oddball, food-loving best friend Jughead, girl-next-door Betty and well-to-do snob Veronica Lodge as they embark on a modern reimagining…

rachelbeerwoman

April 19, 2026

Reviews

#anniewu, #archie, #archiecomics, #fionastaples, #markwaid, #rachelreads&reviews, #thenewriverdale, #veronicafish, #volumeone

Ranking Heather Wells Mysteries

An expy of Britney Spears, Heather Wells is a teen pop has-been. Her long-time boyfriend infamously cheated on her with the newest sensation, Tania Trace, her label dumped her for wanting to write her own songs, her father’s in jail for tax fraud and her mother ran off with her money and her manager. Now…

rachelbeerwoman

April 15, 2026

Rankings

#bigboned, #comedymystery, #heatherwellsmysteries, #megcabot, #mystery, #rachelreads&reviews, #size12andreadytorock, #size12isnotfat, #size14isnotfateither, #thebrideworesize12

Book of the Month: The Handmaid’s Tale

I’m sure a book this well known needs no summary. I mean it has like two netflix adaptations and is taught in various high schools, so I’ll get to it. I read it during high school, and didn’t have many new insights on it other than how scarily accurate and timely it is. My friend…

rachelbeerwoman

April 12, 2026

Book/Author Highlight

#dystopian, #margaretatwood, #rachelreads&reviews, #speculative, #thehandmaid’stale, #YA

Beth is Dead Review

When Beth March is found dead in the woods on New Year’s Day, her sisters vow to uncover her murderer. Suspects abound. There’s the neighbor who has feelings for not one but two of the girls. Meg’s manipulative best friend. Amy’s flirtatious mentor. And Beth’s lionhearted first love. But it doesn’t take the surviving sisters…

rachelbeerwoman

April 11, 2026

Reviews

##mysterythriller, #homage, #katiebernet, #littlewomen, #mystery, #rachelreads&reviews, #retelling, #sarahbarleybooks, #simon&schuster, #simon&schusterbooksforyoungreaders, #YA

Book of the Month: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

After receiving a call from her friend Helen Corning, Nancy agrees to help solve a baffling mystery. Helen’s Aunt Rosemary has been living with her mother at the old family mansion, and they have noticed many strange things. They have heard music, thumps, and creaking noises at night, and seen eerie shadows on the walls.…

rachelbeerwoman

April 7, 2026

Book/Author Highlight

#bookcomparison, #carolynkeene, #nancydrew, #nancydrewmysteries, #thehiddenstaircase

Nancy Springer Interview

Nancy Springer is the author of thirty-plus fantasy and mystery novels. Most may recognize her as the author of the Enola Holmes series, adapted by Netflix with Millie Bobby Brown. She graciously took the time to answer my questions about her major influences, research and of course, the movies and what’s coming next. Enjoy! I…

rachelbeerwoman

April 5, 2026

Interview

#enolaandthedisappearingduchess, #enolaholmes, #enolaholmesandtheblackbarouche, #enolaholmesandtheclangingcoffin, #enolaholmesandthecrypticcrinoline, #enolaholmesandtheelegantescapade, #fantasy, #harpercollins, #middlegrade, #mystery, #nancyspringer, #netflix, #rowenhood