Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Though I’m not always one for a darker romance, I was immediately intrigued by the story. There’s a deeper air of intrigue to the way the author has told this story that goes deeper than your typical bully romance. […]
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Loretta, a lover of insects, discovers her orange tree is infested with aphids. Because Loretta likes insets of all kinds, she leaves, them, even if they pose a risk to the little tree. Luckily, another insect takes up residence on the tree: […]
The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars A cute adventure centering on a boy named Caspian and his grandfather. Every year, he gets a special gift from his grandfather on his Unbirthday that has special, magical properties. When Caspian gets what seems to be an empty box he soon discovers […]
What started out like a robbery gone wrong turned into a quirky adventure. I was moved by Jas’ motivation for the heist in the first place and felt a connection with her purpose. The adventure was more dramatic and entertaining because of the multiple views from the other characters and gave the story more depth. […]
Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy by Belinda Williams My rating: 5 of 5 stars Optimistic Amy becomes a nanny while attempting to get along with her more cynical boss Noah. This book has all the trademarks of a rom-com but dives deeper into the trials and tribulations some books tend to […]
Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I like how imaginative this book is. Even though it’s based on the life cycle of monarch butterflies, this short story manages to entertain the reader and breathe a bit of imagination into the narrative. I found that I’ve learned more about monarchs through […]
Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 5 of 5 stars Shortly after the death of her husband, store owner Jackyln Stone is convinced to ‘visit’ a retreat center… Little does she know/expect that her own son would have her committed to what turns out to be Shore Lodge psychiatric […]
Caspian’s Unbirthday by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Caspian gets unusual gifts from his grandfather, of course, they’re never what they appear to be. I love the imagination the author has in creating these books! Something so innocuous as socks can be great fun with just a little imagination. The illustrations are […]
My Inner Critic by Christine Bernard My rating: 5 of 5 stars As an introvert myself, I found this book to be extremely relatable! I feel like I’ve found a mirror of myself within these pages, even if it is part fiction, and I enjoyed the ride. Everyone has their own story to tell, their […]
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 4 of 5 stars After a beyond-swoon-worthy moment of bliss, wedding planner Jasmine gets the surprise of a lifetime: Her best friend is marrying the surprise-kisser. Thing is, this isn’t the first time the two have met. Despite the dazzling spark between them, Jasmine is determined to […]
Things Are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book two of The Invisible Wand series, this story is a continuation of Caspian’s story after he receives his invisible magic wand. When Caspian uses his wand in front of his cousin, she wants one too. Luckily, Grandpa has one for her and […]
Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon My rating: 5 of 5 stars What would you do if your true passion was also something that cause those you love distress? Would you fight for what you love? Couldn’t you also fight for what’s right? Even at the risk of everything you love and have ever […]
Freedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this book without reading the first two stories, so some pieces of the story were missing for me, but it was easy enough to catch onto the important parts. It’s important to note that the story was […]
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars This children’s book has beautiful illustrations that are great for keeping little ones engaged. The book is easy to read – and […]
Spellbound Seduction by Halley Larkin My rating: 4 of 5 stars After the tragic loss of the man she loved, Arabella believes herself cursed. In the wake of her eldest sister’s marriage and the new season in which she must find a suitable match for her younger sister, the last thing this Brightly sister expected […]
Shadow Patterns of Melt – Book One by J.R.P. Fogg My rating: 4 of 5 stars Though I usually stay away from books with AI and that line of futuristic plots since they generally felt like drier reads, I decided to try this book. I was pleasantly surprised by the thorough character development and world-building. […]
A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you’re wanting to get into the Christmas spirit, look no further! Cheery and bright, you’ll fall head-over-heels for this collection of holiday tales. I love how there was a little of everything for everyone in […]
Order of Vespers by Matilda Reyes My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a very complex and interesting read, definitely more than I originally expected. Jasper’s world is thrown into utter chaos after she gets into some hot water in her hometown – and is forced to leave…only things don’t go according to the […]
Elemental Fire by E.G. Manetti My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another one on the ‘best stories I’ve read’ list! This is the first book I’ve read from this author and was drawn in by promises of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. The world-building and immediate drop into the main character’s shoes grabbed my attention […]
The Second View by Leon Stevens My rating: 5 of 5 stars Picking up where we left off from book one, we’re tossed back into the sci-fi adventure! I was excited to see this second book and read more about the creative world the author had made. Science fiction may not be my forte, but […]
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars A momma bird one-day returns to her nest to find another bird laying an egg in her nest. To the Momma Warbler, it’s just one more egg to take care of. Soon enough, the egg hatches and the baby […]
LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. by Robert Rife My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve learned to expect the unexpected with this author’s books. After reading the first book, I dove into this one with an open mind and was ready for another exciting read – I was not disappointed. From the first chapter, […]
Friends with Benies: An AMBW Paranormal Romance by T.B. Bond My rating: 5 of 5 stars Best friends Wednesday and Ryker are paranormals who have the unfortunate – or perhaps extremely fortunate – situation of not only being physically attracted to each other but harboring secret romantic feelings for one another. To make the matter […]
Hungry Business by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Though very short, I feel like we were able to see a wide variety of things in this gothic horror tale. The way the author crafted this story makes dating shine in a more sinister, yet oddly relatable, light. At times, the dating game […]
Necrosis by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Though this isn’t the first book I’ve read from this author, I wasn’t too sure what I’d see when I first began to read Necrosis but I had high expectations. Of course, my expectations were met and quickly surpassed. As a person who adores the […]
Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of my favorite things about this book is the unique aspect of the world of magik. It’s one thing to create a mystery and adventure around the magical genre, but another to bring it to life in the way I’ve seen in this […]
Wicked Treasure by Melissa Erin Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book one, Diabolical Sword, felt like both introduction and teaser of the world where magic exists. Not only does magic itself thrive in a city, but there are supernatural forces – and beings – that have and use it. I fell in love […]
The Cool Thing: A Dark Comedy. Or Not. by Robert Rife My rating: 4 of 5 stars A thoroughly strange and unique read. I have to admit my favorite thing about this book was the author’s descriptive language. I had never read anything from this author, but their style of writing definitely drew me in […]
Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith My rating: 5 of 5 stars Street-savvy Aimee, a woman content in the life of simplicity she has managed to survive with, finds herself in the precarious situation of saving someone on one of her courier jobs. Little does she know, Aimee has just saved Sheikh Qadir Saif-Ad-Din – […]
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Set in a time where women are seen as possessions and inferior to men, we get to see a forward-thinking heroine looking for a chance to live the life she’s always dreamed of. I normally stay […]
