Ocean’s Three by Elena Kincaid My rating: 4 of 5 stars Like the 1st book, this was a great quickie! Steamy & sexy with a surprising little twisty bit. There were so many cute moments & a few that made me tear up. The cruise setting through most of the book makes this a fantastic […]
Ocean’s Three by Elena Kincaid My rating: 4 of 5 stars Like the 1st book, this was a great quickie! Steamy & sexy with a surprising little twisty bit. There were so many cute moments & a few that made me tear up. The cruise setting through most of the book makes this a fantastic […]
Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is like a good quickie – flirty, steamy, & fun! Most of this is smut, & the rest feels a bit rushed to get back to the smut, but I am not mad at it ! Still a super sweet […]
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved Echoing Hearts! Gives off highkey Lifetime movie vibes that I really & truly adore. Steamy & sweet & a touch angsty, I read this book in a day & a half only because I have kids & I guess kids like, need […]
Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This lovely little book!! What a beautiful way to learn about butterflies! It’s always great for kids to be learning without even knowing it lol. My daughter LOVES butterflies, & reading this together on a rainy day gave us such a peaceful moment. She […]
Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu My rating: 3 of 5 stars Cute, easy, quick read. A few profound gems of wisdom are sprinkled around & pleasantly surprising in a fun, adventurous story. I didn’t love the way JCee was treated through most of the book, but that changed by the end. The romance between Mora […]
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Man in Black was such a pleasant surprise! I don’t tend to enjoy westerns, they just have never really been my kind of stories. However, the blurb for this one was so intriguing I figured I should give it a shot, […]
Titanian Warrior by Victoria Saccenti My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story is fantastic ! I love that it’s part of a series & can still be read as a stand alone, but there isn’t any point where it feels like you’re missing something if you haven’t read the others. Just enough curiosity about […]
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a cute story !! We loved the pirate theme & the adorable pig characters . We are going through a bit of the same thing, so my kids related very much to Half-Pint. Beautiful illustrations as well ! Really […]
Talisman: The Talisman Series by Tam DeRudder Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars I devoured this book ! I personally love the thought of ancient mythology being part of modern real life, so for me the whole idea was fantastic. There were moments when Alyssa annoyed me a bit, but that was only because […]
Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oh my goodness this is delightfully refreshing. I read this after a heavy series & it was like a dip in the pool on a hot summer day. Things are juicy right from the jump in a bit of a sad way , […]
Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars As with all the Caspian books, this cute story has such a fun premise. My kids loved coming up with their own ideas of what they would do with a magic wand that changed time, & I loved that their imaginations & creativity […]
Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is enchanting! Beautiful title, wonderful writing style, delightful descriptions, unique plot, & charming characters. I especially adored all the entirely lovely comparisons to flowers! There’s just enough suspense to keep you curious & still be a welcome respite from the […]
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve come to truly adore Maria DeBlassie. The more of her writing I’m blessed with reading, the truer my adoration becomes! She radiates such a magical vibe even through black & white, typed up words on paper, […]
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars As with all Amaleigha books, this one is full of hope and kindness. These stories are adorable and compassionate, and inspire change in the sweetest ways. This one in particular was wonderful because there are Little Free Libraries all over our […]
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is beautiful & full of love! Amazing representation as well, which is great for my biracial children to see. One of the sweetest stories I’ve ever read, the flow is gentle, & the sentiment is deeply relatable. This […]
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 3 of 5 stars Love the idea! I do wish it had been a bit more filled out, as it left my kids with some confusion. However, this is a fun book. Having a grandparent as a main character is lovely, & […]
Return to Gallanvaig: Beyond A Quirk of Destiny by Catherine Greenall My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is incredibly thought provoking. The premise sparks a lot of questions & really makes you wonder. It seems more informative than fictional, like it could almost be a documentary. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if the […]
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 We’re new to this series, & this cute little book has made us want to read the rest. It’s short & sweet […]
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This beautifully written book left me wanting more in the very best way! It was so easy to get caught up in Catherine’s day to day life & tag along with her. She is a lovely narrator & I loved her character. […]
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is super cute ! I adore the encouragement & appreciation for the different ways a mind can work. Amaleigha is innovative & altruistic. My children loved her idea so much that the links at the end sparked a fantastic conversation. […]
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I LOVED Weep,Woman,Weep! The storytelling is phenomenal, the vibe is magical, the writing is lovely. Though I do wish for more of this story, I’m still happy with the ending. The whole story is poetic & thought provoking & endearing . Spooky around […]
Lucas the Spy Cat: A Children’s Mystery Adventure with Creativity & Imagination Boosting Activities by Samantha Shannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is so cute ! The story is intriguing & adventurous. Full of beautiful illustrations & adorable scenes. I read this to my kids for a bedtime story, & they asked […]
Elemental Fire by E.G. Manetti My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first time reading anything by EG Manetti, and this book is their first time writing fantasy! While the author’s scifi background is definitely noticeable, they did great creating a fantasy story. I appreciate the more thorough descriptions of the characters’ thought […]
