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KSR always writes compelling science fiction; this is a bit of a departure — it’s historical fiction set in the Neolithic period in France, about a shaman’s apprentice in a time when early humans live alongside Neanderthals, and mammoth, rhinoceros, bison, lions, leopards and other now-extinct animals are a constant presence.

I finished this about an hour before midnight on New Year’s Eve, and the next morning my spouse and I had a mini bookclub conversation about what we loved about both books in this Teachers in Love series. Mistletoe & Mishigas is a standalone, although characters from the first book do make cameo appearances, and is my favorite of the two — you could totally start here if you like.

I really liked the alternating point-of-view structure of this novel, because I found both leads to be adorable in their own ways and appreciated their perspectives. The holiday aspect added fun. The spiciness was just about perfect as well. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

This is the third S.A. Cosby book I’ve read — all are set in rural Black Virginia, all are very violent to be clear, and all incredible. I don’t read a whole lot of crime, but he’s one of my favorites.

The first Black sheriff in a rural Virginia county is called out to a school shooting of a beloved white teacher by a young Black man; the shooter is killed by two white deputies. The investigation reveals that a serial killer has been at work for a long time.

Fantastic police procedural about a Black sheriff in a southern town. It’s my third novel by Cosby; each one has been great.