A Soul to Heal by Opal Reyne
I read the first novel in The Duskwalker Brides series, A Soul to Keep, last year and I absolutely fell in love with it. The author has stated that she was inspired to make this series by the anime/manga The Ancient Magus's Bride, and since that is one of my all-time favorite series, I knew I had to … [Read more]
Finding Me by Viola Davis
Best for: Those familiar with Davis’s work. Those interested in a serious discussion of the challenges a Black woman faces. In a nutshell: Actor Viola Davis tells the story of her life so far. Worth quoting: “Forgiveness is giving up all hope of a different past.” Why I chose it: I … [Read more]
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson
This review has been difficult to write because this book was good but I didn’t like it. I’m much better when I definitely love or definitely hate something! And this was just…frustrating for me. The story is set over about a week’s time in 1926 London, following a pair of girls who have runaway … [Read more]
A Kiss for Midwinter by Courtney Milan
After The Duchess War, I decided to take a break from Milan just so I wouldn’t finish the series too quickly. Yesterday, I started a novel that is good but kind of grim. Last night, I thought I would just take a look at the next book in the “Brothers Sinister” series, the novella A Kiss for … [Read more]
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
This is the second book in the Alex Stern series. This review will contain some spoilers for the first book in the series, Ninth House because I'm not sure how to review it without referencing things that happened in the last book. So if you're new to this series, start there. Darlington is still … [Read more]
Roald Dahl: Trick or Treat: With Lift-the-Flap Surprises! by Roald Dahl
The Power of Yeti by Rebecca Van Slyke
Sure, I like candy for Halloween, but I also like books. So, if I can treat myself with a book or two at that time of year, it is great (okay I’ll be honest, any time of the year, and you know it’s more like 13). However, I do not think Halloween (or Christmas, or St. Patrick, or even first day of … [Read more]
