What: Patrick by Kirby Lighthouse

Available: Paperback, Kindle

Rating: 4/5

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When I read in the description that this book featured a man with a pumpkin pie for a head, I thought, “What a bizarre concept for a romance that’s otherwise realistic.”

That first impression proved true, but the titular character’s crusty cranium is more than just a quirky gimmick. It strikes at the heart of one of “Patrick”s core themes: accepting each other’s differences amid a judgemental society.

The story...