Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné My rating: 4 of 5 stars A honest depiction of the struggles in a marriage and family. Nicole and Kris feel authentic in their victories and trials- balancing careers, parenting, personal difficulties, and marriage. A relatable tale of modern life. View all my reviews
Coyote Summer by Laura Koerber My rating: 3 of 5 stars Coyote Summer is Laura Koerber’s new coming-of-age novel set in Wisconsin. Ben O’Rourke and his classmates are raised in wealth and privilege; they all attend private school with future plans for Ivy League schools and similar career paths as their parents. Ben and his […]
The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank My rating: 3 of 5 stars This short YA novel is an entertaining read – a breath of fresh air in the midst of so many heavy dystopian ones. Most books written about 1940’s America seem to focus on the idyllic suburban life, but this […]
Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars The second in the Deadly Isles- Special Ops series, Bound by Secrets is just as exciting as its predecessor! Once again, we are in the beautiful city of Honolulu, this time with Jaxon Hale and Kayla Kane, his high school best friend’s little […]
Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars “A nice change of pace from the cliché grocery store romance novels.” Twisted Secrets is a fantastic blend of multiple genres, always keeping the reader guessing about what’s around the corner. Xander Hale is a Navy SEAL on leave in Honolulu for questioning the […]
Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti My rating: 4 of 5 stars What an incredible start to Victoria Saccenti’s newest series! Titanian’s Phoenix is a new take on the idea of humans unknowingly coexisting alongside mythical creatures, and the power struggle between the different races of fae. Maya Brown never really payed much credence […]
Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski My rating: 4 of 5 stars Unbroken Vow, the newest book from Bree M. Lewandowski, combines fantasy with futuristic qualities, all while providing a unique twist on the classic tale of a knight rescuing the feisty young woman. Glaive Leal is a Paladin in the kingdom of Ardara- the […]
Echoes by Nikki Broadwell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Echoes: Lucifer and the Dark Goddess is the first in Nikki Broadwell’s new dystopian series. Feirin wakes up with no memories of her past, her powers, or her mission in this time and place. Racism and classism are rampant in the cities, and the desert […]
