2023 Book Review: A Very Dinosaur Birthday

A Very Dinosaur Birthday by Adam Wallace Childrens Fantasy, 2023 by Thomas Nelson, 40 Pages What I Didn’t Like: If you’re offended by farts or the mention of dinosaur bum, maybe avoid this one.  What I Did Like: The rhymes give a great cadence to the story.  The illustrations are adorable.  The story itself is... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: The Ashes of Hope and Hunger

Ashes of Hope and Hunger by Dawn Christine Jonckowski YA Science Fiction, Independently Published in 2021, 270 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: There are characters here that are not good people. It’s the point, of course, but worth earning readers about. Some of these characters will make you mad. You’ll want more. I mean, there... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings by LE Harper A Fantasy, 2023 by Shivnath Productions, 320 Page  What I Didn’t Like: The emphasis on body temperature gets old quickly. While I do agree you can feel warmth from emotions, it’s mentioned a bit too much.  It’s a heavy book. I couldn’t read quickly because the weight of the... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Sidetracked

Sidetracked by S.K. Kelley  Fantasy, Bleeding Heart Books, 2021 , 455 pages What I Didn’t Like: Jayde’s lack of confidence was a little aggravating at points, I think it’s on point for the story, just the idea that a woman would blindly do some of the things she’s done struck me as odd and frustrating.... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Let’s Bake a Deal

Let’s Bake a Deal by JD Cadmon A Romance, Independently Published in 2022, 160 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: I wanted a bit more. I didn’t need it, the story is wonderful as it is and didn’t leave any open questions, but I loved the characters and wanted more.  Fabian made me uncomfortable. I’m sure... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: The Trespasser

The Trespasser by Tana French A Mystery/Thriller, 2016 by Penguin Books, 469 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: There are a few guesses the detectives make that come too close to the real thing to feel realistic, if that makes sense.  The “everyone is out to get me” attitude from Conway annoyed me just as much... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Reprieve

Reprieve by James Han Mattson A Horror, 2021 by William Morrow, 406 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Come for the horror and you’ll find the pacing too slow. Is this horrific and thrilling? Yes! But it’s also taking you on a journey. It takes time. None of the characters are explored in depth. That is... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Falling

Falling by TJ Newman A Mystery/Thriller, 2021 by Simon and Schuster, 384 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: The dream sequences were weird. I get why they were there but I could’ve lived without them. I waffled between thinking the “bad guys” were making good points and being curious if they were too stereotypical. I ended... Continue Reading →

2022 Book Review: Circe

Circe by Madeline Miller A Fantasy, 2018 by Little Brown and Co, 393 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: CW: Sexual assault (not graphic).  There are parts of the story that move slowly and feel drawn out to show the passage of time.  If you aren’t familiar with all the mythology and stories behind the characters... Continue Reading →

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