Earlier this year, I made a goal to read more. 15 books in one year. Now, for avid readers, that might seem to be a paltry number. But as a SAHM mom to a toddler who is active in her church community and also decided to buy 20+ chickens, my plate is rather full. To… Continue reading Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne | A Review
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A Timeless Classic: Why The Hunger Games Still Rings So True (Sunrise on the Reaping)
Hello, wonderful readers! Yes, it's time to review another excellent addition to one of my favorite series of all time. Warning, we will discuss spoilers. Sunrise on the Reaping is one of the prequels of the original The Hunger Games trilogy. It follows the story of Haymitch Abernathy, who we know to be Katniss &… Continue reading A Timeless Classic: Why The Hunger Games Still Rings So True (Sunrise on the Reaping)
I Thought I Had Escaped Cringey YA Tropes | Fourth Wing Review
Yup! Back with another *supposedly* hot take. I promise I don't gripe about popular books just for the sake of it. A lot of popular books I've enjoyed immensely. However, just because a book sells a bunch of copies doesn't make it good fiction. And that's exactly the problem with the Fourth Wing series. First… Continue reading I Thought I Had Escaped Cringey YA Tropes | Fourth Wing Review
Review | The Forest of Hands and Teeth
Hello, wonderful readers! I'm a bit late to getting this review up, but better late than never, right? The Forest of Hands and Teeth is a book I picked up at one of my favorite second-hand book stores in my area, as well as one of my many comfort spots in general. Needless to say,… Continue reading Review | The Forest of Hands and Teeth
Review | How We Rise by Brooke Riley
Hello, wonderful readers! It's been a hot minute since I shared a post, but I'm excited to say that I have finally finished reading the ever-amazing Brooke Riley's debut novel, How We Rise. I won't give too much away, but guys, it's GOOD! How We Rise is an edgy, YA read set in dystopian America… Continue reading Review | How We Rise by Brooke Riley
Book Review | Love and the Sea and Everything in Between
Hello, wonderful readers! I recently read Love and the Sea and Everything in Between by Brian McBride and I LOVED it! There was so much emotional rawness that I was completely in awe. But that's what this review is for, so let's get into it! Blurb College Freshman Adam West's world has been falling apart… Continue reading Book Review | Love and the Sea and Everything in Between
The Line Between: A Review
Hello my wonderful readers! It's been a while since I last posted a review, or much of anything, actually! Today's review is about my latest read, The Line Between, by Tosca Lee. It has become one of my favorites, as you shall soon see! Characters First off, my favorite aspect of novels--the characters! And goodness,… Continue reading The Line Between: A Review
Ashlords: A Review
Okay ya'll… This might just be my favorite book of all time. Seriously. And I'll try and write a coherent review without dissolving into fangirl squeals. Basic Plot The Scorpio Races meets Hunger Games, basically. Did I ever mention that both of those are on my lists of favorites? Eleven phoenix riders take part in… Continue reading Ashlords: A Review
And I Darken: A Review
As the baby latched on with surprising fierceness, the nurse offered her own prayer.Let her be strong.Let her be sly.And let her be ugly. And I Darken, a story about an abandoned pair of siblings trapped in a country they want no part in. Lada: the firstborn with fire in her soul, eyes, and fists.… Continue reading And I Darken: A Review
Why I have Issues with Holly Black Books
I have read a total of four books by Holly Black: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, The Darkest Part of the Forest, and The Coldest Girl in Coldtown. The best I gave a four star rating (The Cruel Prince). The worst I gave one star (The Wicked King and The Coldest Girl in Coldtown).… Continue reading Why I have Issues with Holly Black Books
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