Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I haven’t read any of the other books in this series, but this was an easy-to-understand stand-alone book so it wasn’t an issue. I also want to go back and read the previous 3 books. This was an enjoyable enemies-to-lovers story with a rock […]
Hate You Later by Ciara Blume My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I saw that this was a rom-com that involved pet owners I knew I needed to read it! It did not disappoint and was a quick, fun read. I thought the banter between the characters was great and I liked the background […]
Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer My rating: 4 of 5 stars A fun, easy-to-read book with an awesome female main character–what else could you want? I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and loved that I hadn’t completely predicted the ending. This was my first book by this author but […]
Grave Digger Academy II by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sometimes second books in a series don’t live up to the quality of the first book, but I thought the author did a good job making the transition feel smooth. I thought the second book was just as enjoyable as the first. […]
WE Blend by Willa Drew My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this romance. It was easy to read and quickly sucked me into the story. The characters were easily related to. I thought it was funny and emotional, but not overly dramatic. It had elements that were realistic, while still having parts […]
Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this quick read about a girl that finds herself at a magical school. It had elements that reminded me of the Mortal Instruments, Harry Potter, or House of Night vibes. It was magical with a hint of dark lore and I […]
Necrosis by C.L. Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by this author but won’t be my last! I liked that this book was dark and emotional, set in a zombie apocalypse world. The main character, a single mom, trying to keep herself and her daughter alive connected with me. […]
Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection by Maira Dawn My rating: 4 of 5 stars It has been a long time since I read a collection like this, but I remembered what I love about it. This collection supports an important charity which I also really liked. This collection is all based on post-apocalyptic […]
River Witch by Cheryl Burman My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thought this was an easy-to-read, enjoyable book. I loved the twists and turns, with some fantasy, mythological, and historical elements. The world-building was fantastic and I absolutely loved this author’s writing style! View all my reviews
Jester by Brielle D. Porter My rating: 5 of 5 stars I don’t give 5 stars very often, but I really loved this book. It drew me in immediately and the world-building was fascinating. I found the characters interesting and felt invested in Lis’s journey from the beginning. Although it had some familiar tropes, I […]
Ashes by M.K. Harkins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Overall I liked this book. I really liked the story idea of twisting a classic fairytale. I was drawn to this book because I love twisted fairytales and the cover is beautiful. Parts of it were a little awkward, but I would definitely read more […]
Ritual Obsession by R.L. Dunn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Before reading make sure to read the trigger warning** I enjoyed this first book in a new series by an author I had never read before. It ends in a suspenseful way and I will definitely want to know what happens next. It was […]
Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Thérèse Hernon My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a great easy-to-read cozy mystery. The main character is a single mom finding herself and overcoming flaws as she deals with situations after her divorce. I connected a lot with her and I thought the author did a great job bringing […]
The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan My rating: 3 of 5 stars I love a book with an awesome dog that does not die during the book! I enjoyed the dynamic between Cody and Jake and all the good they do in the story. The world needs more characters like that. If you enjoy […]
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I first started reading it, I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about some of the unrealistic elements of the story, but I ended up loving it! A romance with a twist was enjoyable, but what I liked the […]
Love in the Roses by T.L. Clark My rating: 4 of 5 stars Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, so I was very excited to read this book. I especially love books, TV shows, and movies that have to do with royalty and medieval times, and this book had both. The language is […]
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the story of two teenagers that seem to be very different but end up having more in common than they thought. This was my first book by this author, and although it is not normally a genre I read since […]
The Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 4 of 5 stars Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, especially books focused on the WWII era. Although I mostly read books that are focused on the Jewish side of WWII, I have recently enjoyed reading books that focus on other groups that were […]
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love historical fiction and mysteries, so this book was definitely something in my normal genre. I liked that there were real people in the story that I could connect with what I know about historical figures, but put an original […]
Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm My rating: 4 of 5 stars As a fan of historical fiction and thrillers, this book did not disappoint. The cover is beautiful to start. I am a teacher so I like to support other teachers. I was hooked quickly by the vivid language the author uses. The story […]
Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this quick read by Jennifer Raines. It was my first of her books, but I would definitely read more. This contemporary romance had lovable characters that you become invested in. There is a unique twist to the story and I loved […]
The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was drawn in by the beautiful cover and intriguing title. I loved that the story was told from more than one character’s perspective. I thought the language was vivid and entertaining. I had trouble putting it down which is always a sign […]
The Secret Cure by J.D. Spero My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by this author, but I look forward to reading other books after this one. This adult novel features a strong female character lead, but I also appreciated the other characters. I thought the story was well-developed and exciting. […]
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love reading books that are unique retellings of stories that I love, especially fairytale-type stories. This is an imaginative book with Alice in Wonderland vibes that hooked me with magic, mystery, and mayhem. I found […]
Queen of Hearts by Natalina Reis My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this novella. It is part of the Heels, Rhymes, and Nursery Crimes series, but I had not read any of the other books. I actually did not realize it was part of a series until I had gotten it on […]
Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this fun, easy-to-read book that combined fun with a little bit of a ghost story. I felt like it was a little bit “Grey’s Anatomy” combined with a little bit of “Ghost Whisperer”. If you are a fan of either of […]
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love finding a new series to read! At first I didn’t realize this was a series that was already more than one book long and as I finished this, I found myself wanting to know when the next one […]
Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my first book by this author, although I see that he has other series that have a similar vibe so I am definitely going to check those out. One of the things that I loved about this book was the strong female […]
Ancient Reflections: A Mythic Trilogy by Tamara Agha-Jaffar My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a retelling of 3 historical stories with a fresh twist and perspective. I loved the unique spins on classics. I had heard versions of 2 of the 3 of them, but it was still interesting to read a new […]
The True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book had so many of my favorite elements: historical fiction, amazing food, powerful love, beautiful culture, powerful emotions, and vivid language. The author did a great job with the beautiful descriptions and I felt like I was transported into the […]
