I usually review novel formatted stories here but my love for The Prince and the Dressmaker demands I break that rule and start reviewing graphic novels. So I am. 🙂 My unprofessional thoughts on The Prince and the Dressmaker are that […]
When The Bromance Book Club caught my eye, I was also giving it major side eye for the reason behind why the main characters’ marriage almost broke apart–come on, Gavin, really? A copy became available at work, and I figured, […]
This was the last book I read in 2019, and what a way to end a bookish year. A Constellation of Roses is a dark yet hopeful tale about finding your family. Trix McCabe’s had a hard life. The book […]
My romance-loving heart is hesitant when it comes to rom-coms, especially in books, but I was willing to check out Waiting for Tom Hanks. It’s fluffy and a quick read. Kerry Winfrey’s writing is smooth. The narrator, however, killed it […]
Ruta Sepetys has made a name for herself with her historical fiction, portraying events not often written about. I’ve only read her previous work, Salt to the Sea, but I inhaled that book over two days. It was an impactful, […]
The Donner Party was one of the most tragic events in California history. Not only was it doomed to fail from the moment it started, it is now associated with an infamous ending. As taboo as the ending is, this […]
I am so far behind with reviews for October spooky reads, and I want to start by highlighting These Witches Don’t Burn. It’s a fast-paced read perfect for Halloween; not exactly scary, but it’s definitely brimming with magic and lots […]
Don’t let the pastel colored cover fool you. The Kingdom is a dark, twisted look at several things: human perception of what makes something real or not, abuse of power, and making fantasy reality. This is Ana’s world. ***Minor Spoilers […]
I’ve been gushing about this book for months but I never reviewed it here, so let’s fix that. I had no interest in reading The Diviners series. Then my YA book club chose this for our February title. Cut to me […]
I never knew I needed a book about dragons and chocolate until I read this novel. This is an engaging middle grade read perfect for book lovers (and chocolate aficionados) of all ages. Ingredients of Good: A well thought out […]
I wasn’t very familiar with Baba Yaga, the witch of Russian folklore who lives in a house that walks on chicken feet, has iron teeth, and a kinship with wild, independent girls. After meeting her in the Winternight trilogy, I […]
What a surprise The Astonishing Color of After was. It’s a beautiful look at family, mental health, identity, love, and forgiveness. I’m glad I read this book when I did; it’s stayed on my mind since I turned the last page. […]
This was the first book I’ve read by Liane Moriarty and it certainly was an unexpected experience. It takes place at a resort in Australia, a country I’ve always wanted to visit, and its summer is described with crisp detail. […]
**Two great books about family, history, and scary stuff** After going through a reading slump, Hoodoo was just the book I needed to get me back on track. It’s a wonderfully atmospheric story. Not only does the muggy summer of the […]
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe was not what I was expecting–in a good way. Part space opera, part self discovery story, it’s a book that hooked me from the start and didn’t let go. There is plenty to like, […]
I’ve been getting snakebitten by YA fantasy late. I appreciate the offerings of unique ideas and worlds. The executions though have not worked for me. I think the commonly used tropes are starting to wear thin. Everless has a world […]
I continue to be impressed with the heights Karen Marie Moning is willing to take readers to with the Fever series. It’s so unpredictable and unputtdownable. Faefever is my favorite of the bunch. Just when I thought it could not […]
Novels in verse continue to surprise me. I’ve come to realize that there’s a lot to like about this storytelling method. Blood Water Paint is historical verse about painter Artemesia Gentilecshi. It’s not an easy read (which unfortunately might steer […]