Until there was you by G. Colgrove My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this book in an afternoon! Its an incredible, but not basic, romance story! The author did a wonderful job of giving us realistic characters who face twists and turns throughout the story. Jeremy and Regan had such a good connection […]
The Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a heartwarming story that brings you back to the life of a middle schooler. As a teacher, I can say that most students worry about two-three things: grades, crushes, and maybe sports. Rourke was trying to make this his perfect year, […]
Until there was you by G. Colgrove My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this book in an afternoon! It’s an incredible, but not basic, romance story! The author did a wonderful job of giving us realistic characters who face twists and turns throughout the story. Jeremy and Regan had such a good connection […]
Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis My rating: 4 of 5 stars Love the Grimm’s Fairytales? This might be the book for you! Cathal and Eala want a life together but in this twisted fairytale, the young couple faces many challenges. In their world, violence and cruelty are common and many people must fight […]
Reverence of a Ronin by Bree M. Lewandowski My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was immediately drawn to this book by its cover! The black background mixed with hints of red and a beautiful geisha made me wonder what secrets hid behind this story. Set during a Revolution in Japan, the main character, Ono […]
A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was drawn to this book by the cover. Although spiders creep me out, Aranha is just as fierce as portrayed on the cover of this book. As the last of her kind, she lives a secluded life but that all […]
Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cate and Patti are distant best friends, who always find their way to each other in times of need. After spending years apart, the two friends must reunite when an old secret comes back to haunt them. In addition to friendship, this well-written […]
The Mesmerist by Claire Luana My rating: 4 of 5 stars Great book! If you are looking for fantasy, adventure, heartbreak, as well as twists and turns along the way, this book is for you! I have always loved fantasy novels and in the past few years have found a new interest in mystery both […]
The View from Here by Leon Stevens My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this sci-fi/adventure novella! The author did a wonderful job of creating characters that were adventurous and relatable but what really hooked me was the world building! I often times lose interest in sci-fi/adventure stories because I don’t feel like I’m […]
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love getting lost in this series! The real world has just been a lot lately, it was so great to dive into the fourth installment of this mafia series! I’ve been looking forward to Elena’s story since we first learned that she might […]
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! Amazing, yet again! I was so excited to dive back into the fairy realm and learn more about Aubren and it’s new Queen. As in the first book, Titania is not afraid to show her strength and bravery. The writing […]
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a wonderful story! This story features Lizbeth as she discovers her family’s history, secrets, and past conflicts. The twists and turns were unexpected (in a good way), I could not stop thinking about what might happen next when I put my book down! […]
States of Grace by Mandy Miller My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love a book that is full of twists and turns! Add in believable characters and this book became a page-turner! This new author wrote with a great amount of detail and entertainment. I enjoyed the legal and mystery aspects of this book. […]
Apocalypse Thoughts: A Story for the Possible End Times by Kendra Griffin My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely loved this book! From the moment that I read the synopsis, I knew that I had to read this. A post-apocalyptic story that fits too well into our covid-ridden world. There were many similarities between […]
The Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! I am completely blown away by this novel. I typically have a lot of issues with historical fiction because they make events seem somewhat unrealistic but this author did a wonderful job of connecting the characters to events of […]
Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Born in Darkness is another great book by this author! The book started off a bit slow to me. I was hoping for the instant connection that I felt with the characters in the previous Mafia Elite books. By the 3rd or 4th […]
Whatever Tomorrow Brings by Amy Argent My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the conclusion of the Embrace Tomorrow Duet. I was just as an emotional wreck reading this book as I was during book one… actually, probably more so but in a totally good way! This author has done such a great job […]
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was very excited to read this, especially after reading another book from this author and loving it! Even though she discusses her ways of practicing, this book did not read “witchcraft” to me. To me, it […]
Twilight’s Curse by K.M. Wray My rating: 5 of 5 stars FIVE STARS! I want to preface this review by saying I wanted to take a break from reading fantasy. I enjoy it, but lately, I felt the fantasy books I was reading weren’t piquing my interest enough. However, I am SO happy that I […]
Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent My rating: 5 of 5 stars Okay… wow! I took a few days after reading this wonderful story to gather my thoughts and emotionally heal. Overall, I am giving this book 5/5 stars. Amy Argent’s “Come Back Tomorrow” is beautiful and gave me all of the feels including tears, […]
Blood Oath by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Blood Oath is the second book in the Mafia Elite Series and a good follow-up to No Way Out! I loved the connection between the two main characters but felt like the overall story was missing something. I wish there was a book in […]
Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars Nite Fire: Smoke and Mirrors by C.L. Schneider is the third book in the Nite Fire series. I read the synopsis and loved the concept so much that I didn’t even see that this was the third book in the series! However, I […]
Ashes of Aldyr by Russell Archey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ashes of Aldyr is my first book by Russell Archery. I was instantly drawn to this book by the cover which gave me the dark and slightly spooky vibes that I love during this time of the year, plus I love most dystopian […]
The Girl and The Demon by Pauline Gruber My rating: 4 of 5 stars A great end to a wonderful series! Lucy Walker’s character development throughout this series was wonderful! I LOVED the first two novels and knew that this book would be just as great! With a continued threat on her life, and the […]
Born to Fight by Brittany Anne My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was pleasantly surprised by this book! The post-apocalyptic world headed by a tyrannical government reminded me a bit of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” However, I wish there was more information regarding life under the UNR or even a more detailed explanation of how […]
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am absolutely blown away by this story. Weep, Woman, Weep’s message of healing past generational trauma and accepting growth, light, and happiness was one I could absolutely relate to. It was one of those stories in which the sadness and pain seeps […]
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow My rating: 4 of 5 stars Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling is my first read by A.L. Morrow. I enjoyed this quick read very much. Unlike other retellings of the classic, Entwined was unique and dark, and I appreciate the inclusiveness of the LGTBQ+ community. My only wish was […]
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! I didn’t know much about this book before diving in– I thought the artwork was pretty cool and have enjoyed reading about the fae realm in the past, so I decided to try it out. Let me tell you, I […]
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was hooked by this story from the very first line: “Death was a hefty price to pay for vodka.” If I lived in the world of Socairns and Lochalnns, I would like to believe that I would be just as sassy and […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a great story! Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities is my first book by Kimberly Mullins — I had no idea this was a series! Once I realized it was a sequel, I decided to just continue reading and […]
