House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a fast-paced, engaging story that you don’t want to miss out on. Reis’s storyline is perfection and the character development is sublime. I love well-developed characters and both Sung-jin and Cahki grow independently and together nicely. I would classify […]
Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde My rating: 5 of 5 stars Even though this is a super quick read, Wilde packs a lot into her novella. Bella’s venture into self-discovery after her divorce is extremely relatable and I think many a reader will relate to her adventures after becoming single in her thirties. The spice, […]
Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars The adventures of Shirl and Eee-ahh continue as they fly off into outer space looking for delicious Zibs. Unfortunately, they run into some problems with Ba-Kerr (the owner) and are forced to work for him. I […]
Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second book in the North Fork series but it reads fantastically as a standalone. This is the first I’ve read of this author but I can promise you it will not be the last. Street’s plot lines are driven and […]
Alterations / Game Changer / Primal Will by Jane Suen My rating: 3 of 5 stars This set includes all three books in the trilogy: Alteration, Game Changer, and Primal Will. I liked the concept of this dystopian, sci-fi series; however, there were times where I found myself lost and having to go back and […]
Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the really cute story of Mia and her familiar, Gumshoe, and they are trying to find a murderer before Mia’s friend has her Quinceanera ruined. This story is very entertaining and Gumshoe had my giggling the whole way through. […]
The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul McCarthy My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was completely out of my norm; however, I really did enjoy it. McCarthy is NOT KIDDING when he says it’s a “crash course on […]
A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a great YA Romance. I really enjoyed Wes and Mina’s story and how you can’t always control what happens to you and when, but sometimes things works out how and when they are supposed to. Thomas and Harris did […]
Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wickstrom has done it again! She has taken a unique twist to teaching kids about constellations using Shirl and Eee-ahh’s friendship and adventures. I love how she always integrates cool stories with scientific based facts into her books. She also […]
The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second book in the series and you don’t necessarily have to read the first to understand what’s going on. I would recommend it just to have a better grasp on *some* of the characters but it’s not necessary. I really enjoy […]
Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt My rating: 4 of 5 stars A really informational way of discussing the changing world climate with children. This is the story of Amaleigha, an American 3rd grader, who gets a Ukrainian pen pal, Vova, through her teacher. During the course of the relationship, they learn about […]
Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed the concepts that this author introduced in this novel. The unique story of Atlantis and the different origins of vampires and werewolves was fascinating and definitely kept my attention. I loved Davis’s worldbuilding and descriptions; however, there were times I […]
Dead Keen by Anise Eden My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second (and final) book in the Things Unseen series. I highly recommend reading the first book prior to reading this one simply so you have a better understanding of the characters and the trials and tribulations they’ve been through. It will […]
Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was inspired by DeBlassie’s writings to not only continue my journey with the Tarot, but to pick it back up. I’ve always been interested in what many consider to be the “occult” or “dark” or […]
Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5. by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars This children’s book deals with the hard truth of losing a pet and the even harder truth of having to make […]
Mesmerised by Toya Richardson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book and while it is the second in the series, you can definitely read it as a standalone. Antoine (Hybrid) and Donna (Human) are fated mates (swoon) and their meeting is D-R-A-M-A-T-I-C! I really like the intensity of Antoine and the […]
Xenia Navarro and the Magic Ants by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars An absolutely fascinating read for children and adults alike! This is a chapter book for those of you who are used to Wickstrom’s picture books, but don’t despair…her wit and storytelling is just as present here. I will say that […]
Saved by the Everyday Hero by Amelia Hayden My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m a sucker for anthologies because you get to sample a bunch of awesome authors. This collection focuses on your everyday heroes (DUH) and they are some mighty fine heroes. I really like how this anthology is broken up by spice […]
A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld My rating: 4 of 5 stars While this novel isn’t my typical jam, I really enjoyed the characters, the storyline, and the author’s writing style. I was fascinated by synesthesia and I think Fehsenfeld did a wonderful job of realistically incorporating that into her character. I think my […]
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this sweet, HEA from Cat Treadgold. JJ is a country music star who is under strict doctor’s order not to utter a word in order to heal so he heads to the woods, away from society, to heal and figure […]
Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust My rating: 5 of 5 stars **PAY ATTENTION TO THE TRIGGER WARNINGS** Please, please, please heed the trigger warnings that the author provides because this book is DARK. That being said…if you can handle it YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK! I will […]
Firewall by Jessica Mehring My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a fantastic romantic suspense that is told from the dual POVs (my fav) of Veronica and Angus. I love Mehring’s character development of the main characters and their banter throughout the novel was witty and placed appropriately. The plotline was original and well […]
Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend: A Story About Trap-Neuter-Return by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a really cute and informational story about not only being a responsible pet owner, but being a responsible animal lover. Abby and Charlie have 2 pet cats, Oscar and Emmy, who have made a […]
I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the cute story of Shirl, who is convinced she’s not from Earth because she doesn’t like y’s, creamed spinach, and sports. She invents a radio that can talk to aliens from outer space and Eee-ahh comes to visit […]
Tequila Midnight by Kathryn Dodson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this novel with a gritty, determined, realistic heroine. Jessica Watts was abandoned by her parents and had to grow up fast in order to survive. She doesn’t let anyone get close and is the tough-as-nails heroine you’d think she’d be. However, […]
The Secrets they Hide: A Commissario Scala Mystery (Book 2) by P J Mann My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the 2nd book in the series; however, you can read it as a stand alone…the only thing you are missing out on is really getting to know Detective Scala (but you get that […]
How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a cute retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk with a twist. Wickstrom’s take on classic fairytales are unique and this one is no different. In this version, we get the giant’s perspective and what he plans […]
Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first hockey romance and I was not disappointed! I love Toni Aleo, I’ve read her books before so I knew what I was getting into, but Dimitri and Austen’s relationship hit a little different for me. I don’t know if it’s […]
Ten Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a really cute sea-themed counting book for your littles. I love the rhyming throughout the book and the descriptions on each page. I also like at the end how Ann gives interesting facts about starfish as well as […]
The Finding by A.M. Porto My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book has the potential to be phenomenal. I really enjoyed the premise of the plot line and the characters. I feel like Porto could have fleshed out the character development more as well as the plot line. The book is very dialogue heavy […]
