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 →
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 →
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 →
Where the Lightning Goes by Jackary Salem YA Fantasy, 2023 by Derealization Press, 371 Page What I Didn’t Like: The opening is jarring. You feel like you don’t know WHAT is going on. In fact this whole fantasy world takes a little time to get used to and feel settled in. I’m not a fan... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Heartless by Tom Leveen YA Horror, Independently Published in 2018, 284 Pages What I Didn’t Like: I wanted more of the monster lore. Of course, I’m a total geek for that stuff so that could be why. I liked that it was included at all, I just wanted more. Classic bad decisions from our horror... Continue Reading →
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 →
Maybe One Day by Sarah Douglas YA Romance, 2023 by W by Wattpad Books, 416 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Content Warning: accident, death, attempted sexual assault, stalking, sexual situations I wasn’t sure why we had 1 random chapter from Jace only to have the rest from Haley. I’d say either do dual POV or... Continue Reading →
