Parisian Intrigue by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the 6th book in a cosy series, this time we are transported to Paris. The author is fantastic at transporting us to around the world. She brings to life the action, characters and historical setting. View all my reviews
Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a wonderful retelling of Goldilocks and the three bears using STEM. This book is well written and beautifully illustrated. Another gem from Lois. View all my reviews
Fetching Dreams by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story is aimed at young readers and follows 12-year-old pen pals Nayah and Abby. They get to know each other as they live very different lives at opposite sides of the world and face their own challenges as they grow up. It […]
Love Is What It Is: A holiday Romance by Marina Hanna My rating: 4 of 5 stars I loved Toni as a character she was so strong and knew what she wanted and deserved. The holiday romance between Toni and Mickey was a fun and quick enjoyable read and a perfect escape. View all my […]
Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Brutal Days was intense and angst-filled. It was full of love, spice, romance and dramatic. I loved following Damon and Sky’s story. Personally, I would read the stories/books in order for the best experience of the series. View all my reviews
Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Brutal Nights was intense and angst-filled. It was full of love, spice, romance and dramatic. I loved following Damon and Sky’s story. Personally, I would read the stories/books in order for the best experience of the series. View all my reviews
Shalom Israel: A place like no other by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars This unique picture book takes us through Israel with engaging rhymes and colourful pictures. I would highly recommend this book for all ages to experience the streets of Israel in a distinctive way. View all my reviews
Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford My rating: 5 of 5 stars Helpful Hudson is a sweet story following Hudson and his family as they learn a helpful lesson somethings you can be too helpful. You can help others but first, you need to look after yourself. I really enjoyed the importance of self-care explained in […]
The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another gem from Lois Wickstrom with beautiful illustrations. Chester is very relatable and like most children doesn’t want to clean his room. We follow a very messy tale as Chester meets the messy kids. View all my reviews
Lap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker My rating: 5 of 5 stars Julie, Terry, Paige, and Marie survived a plane crash twenty years ago, we follow their grief, dysfunction, and pain. The author tore my emotions apart as we followed the stories of these amazing women. This author really brought these people […]
Huff…Puff…Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this STEM retelling of the 3 little pigs. All of Lois’s stories bring a unique conversation adults can have with children when reading this book together. Her books are always accompanied by wonderful engaging […]
Obedience by Liza Snow My rating: 4 of 5 stars This intriguing forbidden age-gap romance will keep you curious and turning the pages from the first page to the last. I enjoyed the slow-burn bdsm nature of the relationship. The ending was certainly a cliff hanger and I will have to read book 2 in […]
Fireflies by A.R. Hadley My rating: 3 of 5 stars This for me was a difficult read I found the relationship between Dane and Mike. It was hard to read a story about a man that wants to change the dynamic of his relationship and one that needed convincing. I found the physical altercations very […]
Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr My rating: 5 of 5 stars This raw true crime memoir tells the remarkable story of Toby as her life changes forever after she helps a convicted murderer flee the Lansing Correctional Facility where she volunteers in the […]
The Guardian of Whispers by B.E. Padgett My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is the first in a series and I would say it’s aimed at children/middle grade. It’s an alternative fantasy/magical school setting. It was a fun story, very easy to read, and light-hearted. View all my reviews
What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this imaginative and colourful story aimed at children. I loved the fantasy element of the story and the wonderful illustrations. It’s lovely to see Alex’s perseverance to learn something new and be better at it. View all my reviews
Sleeping Love by Natalina Reis My rating: 4 of 5 stars A wonderful fairytale retelling, filled with love, magic, fantasy and friendship. This queer take on Sleeping Beauty as a prince and commoner fall in love will really warm your heart. The author has a great storytelling ability with fantastic world building and character development. […]
Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second book in this YA fantasy series. I really enjoyed the continuation in this universe. It’s very well written, the author does a great job with the character and story development which really draws you into the story. […]
Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk with a new introduction to science twist. It is a great story for big kids and small kids alike. Each page engages the reader with beautiful […]
PROOF: People Safari by Feather Chelle My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a fun and alternative take on a wildlife safari. A family of deer is taken on a human safari with their raccoon tour guide to observe humans in their natural habitat and observe their unusual ways. This story is aimed at […]
Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brave Kids is a selection of short stories by various authors using humans and animals to tell stories of bravery, compassion, grief, loss, accomplishment and so much more. I would highly recommend this book for children aged […]
Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis My rating: 4 of 5 stars A fantasy, fairytale story inspired by Chinese mythology and traditions. I loved the evolution of the story and characters as we follow their journeys. As we read the story from the perspectives of Huli’s and Xiao Ying’s, it pulls you into the story and […]
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Monster For Meg is a wonderful inclusive children’s book about Sue explaining to her little sister Meg about monsters using four senses because Meg is blind. This is an amazing story about the relationship between sisters and how you can use […]
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker My rating: 4 of 5 stars This poetry book opens up your mind to mental health, life, people, music and so much more. It takes you on a trip from the first-page to the last. […]
Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Silas was so relatable to me, I too am extremely small (only 4ft 8) and had an issue with my growth hormones growing up. It warmed my heart how Silas was brought to life on the page. This beautiful, story was obviously written […]
Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir (Book 1) by Nadija Mujagic My rating: 4 of 5 stars Nadija Mujagic writes an incredible heartwrenching memoir about her tumultuous life as she survives the Bosnian war. The book was well-paced and well-written. It really opened my eyes to the impact the war had on the people. […]
NonVerbal by Molly Zenk My rating: 5 of 5 stars In this book we follow Emerson as she navigates a world that wasn’t built for her. She has Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing disorder, an intellectual disability, and is functionally nonverbal. We follow Emerson through her life in this thought-provoking, heart felt book. View all […]
White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a hard-hitting family drama, with well-developed characters that felt unbelievably real. The author has fantastic writing and world-building skills. The story is heartfelt and broke my heart. It studies, grief, love, and loss so realistically. View all my reviews
Messenger by A.L. Morrow My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second book in the Star- Crossed Celestials Duet series. I personally would highly recommend reading these books in order, so you get the true feel for the story and the character arcs within them. This particular story is a MM twist on […]
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars In this wonderful story we meet Alex an inspiring inventor wanting to show anyone can be an inventor. Lois Wickstrom always amazes me with her well-written, exciting stories with great illustrations and a STEM focus. At the end of the […]
