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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Angel From the Rust by Jason Link A Science Fiction, 2023 by Phoenix Forge Press, 416 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Some overused adverbs. A few times similes are even used within the same sentence. It’s a bit extreme. Some flat characters. The implication of some being good or bad is clear but they feel... 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 →
