2023 Book Review: Sanctuary

Sanctuary by Caryn Lix YA Science Fiction, 2018 by Simon Pulse, 480 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: The “oh no he’s so cute” stuff is a bit annoying, although not excessive. The voice feels awkward and fake, more like an adult trying to write like a teenager than an actual teenager.  I didn’t love our... Continue Reading →

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: Her Latent Charm

Her Latent Charm by Dana C Brentson A Fantasy, 2023 by DcBrentson Author, 442 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Slow start. The paving is uneven so some spots move quickly while others drag. It makes it difficult to get your bearings.  I didn’t find myself connected to any of the characters, which made it very... 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: Ember Queen

Ember Queen by Laura Sebastian YA Fantasy, 2020 by Delacorte Books, 512 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: This isn’t really a negative, more of a note or warning. The book does very little fill-in of the previous books. To get the most out of this one you definitely want to read them in order and... 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: The Institute

The Institute by Stephen King A Horror, 2019 by Scribner, 561 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: I like originality so when it felt like The Shining or Clockwork Orange I rolled my eyes. The character we meet and love first takes a big chunk of the book OFF. I spent a lot of time wondering... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Have You Seen Her

Have You Seen Her by Catherine McKenzie A Mystery/Thriller,  2023 by Atria Books, 336 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Slow start. This book is a mystery/thriller and it does pick up speed, but the beginning “before” chapters are dry and slow.  I didn’t have anyone to root for. I didn’t particularly like or trust any... Continue Reading →

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