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: 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 →

2023 Book Review: The Silver Dragon

The Silver Dragon by S A McClelland  YA Fantasy, Independently Published in 2023, 224 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: The pacing felt a little lopsided. I felt like we were glossing over big things (like the events of the opening chapter) and then slowing down for smaller events.  The dream sequences were confusing and jarring.... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: Fall of Titan

Fall of Titan by HG Ahedi A Science Fiction, Independently Published in 2020, 295 Page  What I Didn’t Like: I don’t especially like starting a book with a list of characters. That being said, I just skipped it. No harm done. The fight scenes were a little choppy. I like the speed of them but... Continue Reading →

2022 Book Review: Awakening

Awakening by Brigitte Morse-Starkenburg YA Fantasy, Independently Published in 2020, 423 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: A common enough premise. An teen finds out there’s a whole word they weren’t educated on that they may be connected to. They have to learn the world - quickly.  Alpha male behavior. I think the idea is to... Continue Reading →

2022 Book Review: Until Next Year

Until Next Year by Michelle Angelle A Romance, Independently Published in 2021, 195 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Starting mid scene was jarring (in this case) and made me feel like I might have missed something. That feeling goes away quickly though. There’s a lot of characters thrown around at once with the many siblings... Continue Reading →

2022 Book Review: New Traditions

New Traditions by Deborah King A Romance, Independently Published in 2022, 268 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Some of my least favorite tropes do pop up in this one, including the cliche ending, but that’s a personal thing.A few grammatical or spelling errors. Nothing huge and nothing that kept me from enjoying the book.This is... Continue Reading →

2022 Book Review: Shadow Pandemic

Shadow Pandemic by HG Ahedi A Science Fiction, Independently Published in 2021, 292 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: Some grammatical or typographical errors. None major and I was able to easily figure out what was meant. A little too much telling (vs showing). I would’ve liked a little more emotion.The big reveal felt a little rushed.... Continue Reading →

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