The View from Here by Leon Stevens My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this quick read! It was very fun and imaginative. The plot devices and the way the author addressed the other worldly aspect was very impressive and felt natural. You also can’t help but love the main character. Despite being […]
Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie My rating: 4 of 5 stars In the past I’ve avoided books like this because I was worried they focused more on the spice and less on the plot. This book definitely proved me wrong! It was a page turner from the start and driven by a very interesting storyline. […]
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read the first book in this series and loved it. I’m glad to say the second book lived up to the hype created by the first one! The characters and their situation are very authentic and relatable. It’s easy to care about what […]
Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is not my typical sort of read, but I was looking for something fun and entertaining and this was definitely it! I haven’t read anything else in this series or by this author, but I didn’t feel like I was missing […]
The Traveler by Deborah Dugan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m so happy I found this author. Her way of writing is an entire storytelling experience. This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning and I was hooked all the way through. She has this way of making you feel completely immersed in […]
No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily My rating: 4 of 5 stars Obviously given the subject matter this book may not be for everyone, but the topic was handled very well and truthfully. I’m a sucker for a story with multiple narrators, so that was a plus for me right away. I […]
States of Grace by Mandy Miller My rating: 4 of 5 stars I can’t believe this is the author’s first novel. It definitely doesn’t read like a debut novel. The story is beautifully executed, building well while still being fast paced. I loved how the main character wasn’t the typical perfect character. She was down […]
Murder off Route 82 by Jane Suen My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the third book in the series, but it’s actually the first one I’ve read. I was able to follow the story fine and still enjoy it without knowledge from the previous books. However, I enjoyed this book so much I’ll […]
Black Canvas by Laura Rossi My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Aren’t we all a little crazy?”. If you’ve never thought this before, you will after reading this book. I was instantly intrigued from reading the synopsis, but didn’t quite know what to expect. Whatever preconceived notions I had of this book fell way short […]
Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is my first time reading a book by this author, but it definitely won’t be my last. She’s now on my watch list and I’ll be looking for all of the other novels! This book had a great plot and it was […]
Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ll start by saying I never read romance novels. I actively avoid them actually. This one caught my attention because of the challenge/ competition factor. I definitely recommend this book! It’s a fun read that will keep you up reading past when you said […]
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have been trying to branch out lately and read books that are very different than my typical go to genre of psychological thrillers. I am not a religious or particularly spiritual person, so I went into […]
A Spell of Rowans by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars The cover art for this book instantly grabbed my attention; it was too beautiful to scroll past! After a quick look at the synopsis I instantly wanted to read it. It certainly did not disappoint! Nash managed to blend my two favorite […]
The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ll be honest I don’t read a ton of fantasy, but I’m super happy I picked this one up! There’s so many twists and turns in the plot you never know what’s coming next. It makes me very happy to […]
Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Volume 1 by Feather Chelle My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a great read for middle school age children or to read to younger children. Kids will get lost in the story and learn about biology and ecology along the way. I love that the author included diagrams, a glossary […]
Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s not my usual genre, but I really enjoyed this book! I always love when an author is able to bring something new to a subject that has been written about many times. This book goes beyond the classic things you’ve read about […]
Fool Me Twice by Glede Browne Kabongo My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have previously read “Our Wicked Lies” by Kabongo. I loved it so much I’ll now blindly pick any of her books without even reading the synopsis. Fool me twice did not disappoint! True to the author’s style, the suspense begins immediately […]
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow! I’m a sucker for re-imagined classics, especially when they’re on the darker side. This has to be my favorite retelling of a Disney type story. This book is kind of genre bending, so it should appeal to many different readers. It […]
The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews My rating: 4 of 5 stars As with most things, the second book didn’t quite live up to the first book. Overall still a very enjoyable read though! I love all of the Irish history content. I did find this book to be a bit slow compared to […]
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! Where do I even start? I read this on a whim to step outside of my usual thriller genre, and I’m so glad I did! The story is well written, flows beautifully, and captures your attention right from the beginning. Rowan is […]
Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was the first novel I’ve read by Linda Burson, but it certainly won’t be the last! I love the way she writes. The characters are all so well fleshed out and I enjoyed getting to know all of them. Typically I’m not […]
Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars It seems like most books out there are described as “dark and twisted” or “unputdownable thrillers”. Well here is one that actually delivers! It grips you from the beginning and had twists I legitimately did not see coming. I enjoyed this novel alot more […]
A Divided Mind by M. Billiter My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book wasn’t really what I was expecting. I typically read mostly psychological thrillers, and thought this would fall into that genre. I would classify it more as a contemporary novel about mental illness. I can still appreciate it for what it was, […]
Dire’s Club by Kimberly Packard My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my book by this author, and I was blown away! Given the subject matter it should be a sad book, but it’s sort of uplifting and thoughtful. Definitely makes you reflect on your own outlook on life. It was extremely well written. […]
Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read James Talisman’s first Journey Through Book and thoroughly enjoyed it. You can read this one even if you haven’t read the first, but there are some repeat characters and I believe you’ll enjoy it better than if you didn’t read it […]
Boy Released by J.D. Spero My rating: 5 of 5 stars I just read Boy on Hold recently and had to read the second book immediately after. I always have the fear the the sequel won’t follow up to the first book, mostly because there is so much expectation behind this. You don’t have to […]
Boy on Hold by J.D. Spero My rating: 5 of 5 stars Multi-POV books have become a favorite of mine. That being said, they need to be done very well in order for everything to come together. Boy on Hold goes above and beyond. It’s uncomplicated but elegant writing style and fascinating plot made it […]
The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m a big fan of true crime/ murder mystery novels, so I was very excited to read this book. I love how the author chips away at Lillian’s side of the story. There is a lot of character development as […]
Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard My rating: 4 of 5 stars Chatroom with a View dives right into the story from the beginning. There isn’t a ton of time spent on setting the scene or providing backstory like in a lot of other novels I’ve read, but I personally prefer this. Troy is […]
Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman My rating: 4 of 5 stars As someone who predominantly reads psychological thrillers, this was pretty out of my wheelhouse. I’m very glad I gave it a chance! The author described and constructed the worlds beautifully. The stories were action packed and gripping, and the characters were well thought […]
