2023 Book Review: On Earth, As It Is

On Earth, As It Is by Jim Doran YA Fantasy, 2019 by Lulu Publishing, 368 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: I’m not a fan of starting with a cast of characters, personally. That’s said, I just skipped it. No harm done.  It is a pet peeve of mine when technical things are dismissed as simple,... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: The Road Home

The Road Home by Kerri Davidson and Mark Gelinas YA Contemporary, 2022 by Kerri Davidson, 274 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: It’s difficult to pull off a romance that continues after the happy-for-now ending. This suffered from some of that awkwardness and you attempted to figure out what this story is about now. The pacing... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult A Contemporary, 2021 by Ballantine, 310 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Content warning of sorts: if you’re not in the frame of mind to read about the COVID pandemic, skip this one. I’ve never been one to enjoy cheating of any kind in a book. Consider that a... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Under Central Park

Under Central Park: The Amulet’s Secret by Diana Wurfbain Spinola  MG Fantasy, Independently Published in 2022, 415 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Firstly, I’ll say this didn’t feel like a middle grade novel. 415 pages is a lot for a middle grade novel, the title is a mouthful, and we start the book by following... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Those Beneath

Those Beneath by Almedia Ryan YA Fantasy, 2023 by Lost Boys Press, 329 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: I never feel like a story needs an epilogue that wraps everything up nicely so I didn’t need this one either. But many readers like that!  I wanted a bit more from the big confrontation that is... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: The Magicians

The Magicians by Lev Grossman A Fantasy, 2009 by Viking, 409 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Personally, I felt like the start of the lessons took a slow turn which was unfortunate. Just when you should be getting excited to learn magic along with this character, it felt like it was dragging instead.  This book... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Ali Cross

Ali Cross by James Patterson MG Mystery/Thriller, 2019 by Jimmy Patterson Books, 320 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: I didn’t particularly like the Alex Cross chapters. Typically there aren’t many chapters from a parent perspective when you’re reading a middle grade novel. I’m not sure if this was an attempt to introduce something that’s often... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Dear Roomie

Dear Roomie by Michelle Angelle A Romance, 2023 by Michelle Angelle Books, 262 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Everyone is perfect, beautiful, and brilliant. This always makes me roll my eyes, but I know not everyone feels the same way.  I felt like the epilogue wasn’t necessary. It just went an extra step that I... Continue Reading →

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