Book Reviews

Book Review: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Shiori, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted, but it also catches the attention of Raikama,… Continue reading Book Review: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Monthly Wrap-up/TBR

Six Month Reading Wrap Up

I cannot believe how fast this year is going by! We’re already half way done! This year I’ve been listening to audiobooks a lot more, and have been renting the books on my shelf to listen to while I’m driving or at work, before switching back to the physical copy while at home. I find… Continue reading Six Month Reading Wrap Up

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OoMCZ: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, Massachusetts, during the years 1642 to 1649, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and will not reveal her lover’s identity. The scarlet letter A (for adultery) she has to wear on her clothes, along with her public shaming, is her punishment for… Continue reading OoMCZ: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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OoMCZ: Cassandra Clare Books Part 2

It's time! This is Part 2 of my review of the entirety of the Shadowhunter Books! Part 1 can be found here.Remember this review series may contain some spoilers, but I'm trying to avoid any major ones! The Bane Chronicles I'm not a huge fan of short stories, and I think the fact that this… Continue reading OoMCZ: Cassandra Clare Books Part 2

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Book Review: My Contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

Welcome to Renaissance France, a place of poison and plots, of beauties and beasts, of mice and . . . queens?⠀⠀Mary is the queen of Scotland and the jewel of the French court. Except when she's a mouse. Yes, reader, Mary is an Eðian (shapeshifter) in a kingdom where Verities rule. It's a secret that… Continue reading Book Review: My Contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

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Out of My Comfort Zone Book Review: The Girl With The Louding Voice

A powerful, emotional debut novel told in the unforgettable voice of a young Nigerian woman who is trapped in a life of servitude but determined to fight for her dreams and choose her own future. Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is… Continue reading Out of My Comfort Zone Book Review: The Girl With The Louding Voice

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Book Review: We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon

A wedding harpist disillusioned with love and a hopeless romantic cater-waiter flirt and fight their way through a summer of weddings in this effervescent romantic comedy from the acclaimed author of Today Tonight Tomorrow. Quinn Berkowitz and Tarek Mansour’s families have been in business together for years: Quinn’s parents are wedding planners, and Tarek’s own… Continue reading Book Review: We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon

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Book Review: Gamora and Nebula: Sisters In Arms by Mackenzi Lee

The second book in the hit series from New York Times best-selling author Mackenzi Lee!This three-book series explores the untapped potential and duality of heroism of popular characters in the Marvel Universe. The first book in the series, Loki: Where Mischief Lies, was an instant New York Times best seller and received two starred reviews!The… Continue reading Book Review: Gamora and Nebula: Sisters In Arms by Mackenzi Lee

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Book Review: Spells Trouble by PC Cast and Kristin Cast

Double double, twins spell trouble… Hunter and Mercy Goode are twin witches, direct descendants of the founder of their town of Goodeville. As their ancestors have done before them, it is now time for the twins to learn what it means to be Gatekeepers–the protectors of the Gates to different underworlds, ancient portals between their… Continue reading Book Review: Spells Trouble by PC Cast and Kristin Cast

Monthly Wrap-up/TBR

Anti TBR: Books I’ll Never Read

We all see the books that people LOVE or their recommendations, but sometimes it's fun to talk about the books on the other side. The ones you dislike, or the one's you just have absolutely no desire to read. So here's a few popular books and series that I just have no desire to read!… Continue reading Anti TBR: Books I’ll Never Read