Dates Read: February 21, 2023 - February 23, 2023Date Published: December 31, 2016Source: Owned paperback Goodreads -- Amazon This book was so much fun! I love Minka Kent so much. She and Shari Lapena are two of my favorite thriller writers. While some parts of their books are predictable (I read a lot of thrillers... Continue Reading →
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
First Read Dates: September 6, 2018 - September 17, 2018Re-read Dates: January 15, 2023 - January 22, 2023Publication Date: January 10, 2017Source: Owned paperback Goodreads -- Amazon “All my life,” she said, “I have been told “go” and “come”. I am told how I will live, and I am told how I must die. I... Continue Reading →
2021 in Review
2021 was wild. Wilder than 2020? No. But wild, nonetheless. I did a lot better this year balancing time with a toddler and picking up books. 2020 was a bit of a challenge since my kid didn't want to nap in her crib, but instead preferred someone to be holding her for the full 2-hour... Continue Reading →
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas
Read Dates: January 6, 2023 - January 10, 2023Date Published: February 16, 2021Source: Owned hardback Goodreads -- Amazon So I was going to start this with a “confession” but it seems like, based on a lot of the other reviews I’ve read on this book, I’m not actually in the minority here. I didn’t like... Continue Reading →
The Phantom by Gena Showalter
Dates Read: December 28, 2022 - December 31, 2022Expected Publication Date: February 7, 2023Source: ARC via Naomi Lane and Gena Showalter in exchange for an honest review Goodreads -- Amazon The Phantom hits shelves near you on February 7, 2023! Pre-order now wherever you order books! HOW does Gena keep doing this!? I am SHOOK.... Continue Reading →
2022 in Review
Books Read: 28Pages Read: 10,008Favorite Book of the Year: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J MaasLeast Favorite Book of the Year: The Last Thing He Told me by Laura Dave (2 Stars)Average rating: 4.1 I am determined to get back to my "50 books a year" routine! Slowly but surely. I managed... Continue Reading →
The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
Read Dates: November 26, 2022 - December 2, 2022Publication Date: January 24, 2021Source: Kindle ebook Goodreads -- Amazon Any significant sum of every day I’ve spent on this Earth will always amount to her. You’ve gotta be friggin KIDDING ME. That ending! Omg. I can’t with these books. Seriously. They have no business being this... Continue Reading →
Exodus by Kate Stewart
Read Dates: November 20, 2022 - November 21, 2022Publication Date: July 31, 2020Source: Kindle ebook Goodreads -- Amazon They say dreams are a way for your subconscious to process things you attempt to avoid in waking hours. After years of recalling them, this I wholeheartedly believe. I have trust issues with second books. Especially when... Continue Reading →
Flock by Kate Stewart
Read Dates: November 15, 2022 - November 16, 2022Publication Date: July 28, 2020Source: Kindle ebook Goodreads -- Amazon I grew up sick. Let me clarify. I grew up believing that real love stories include a martyr or demand great sacrifice to be worthy. I’m going to be 100% honest with you guys right now… I... Continue Reading →
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Read Dates: November 7, 2022 - November 8, 2022Publication Date: October 5, 2021Source: Owned paperback Goodreads -- Amazon FIRST OF ALL, this book should come with a whole slew of trigger warnings. So let me clear that up first. Trigger Warnings: Graphic infant/child abuse, child death, abortion, violence, gore, murder. Dark? Check.Creepy atmosphere? Check.Deeply disturbing?... Continue Reading →