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: 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: All the Bad Apples

All the Bad Apples by Moira Fowley-Doyle YA Fantasy, 2019 by Kathy Dawson Books, 326 Pages  What I Didn’t Like: I will NEVER call someone a bad apple again. Technically, I’m relatively sure I never have. I cringed every time someone was called that in this book (and it was a lot).  The flashback chapters/stories... Continue Reading →

2023 Book Review: 5 Rounds

5 Rounds by Nikki Castle Sports Romance , 2021 published by Nikki Castle, 422 pages What I Didn’t Like: In the beginning it seemed as if this was going to be an enemies to lovers with forced proximity. I wouldn’t classify it as that, i would say it was forced proximity but not enemies to... 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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