April 2023 Reflection

Is it just me or is 2023 going by REALLY fast? Just a few days ago it was April and I felt like I had plenty of year left. Now it’s May and suddenly the graduation, promotion, and wedding we have coming up in our family feel REALLY CLOSE. It’s SHOCKING.  Still, flipping that calendar... Continue Reading →

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: 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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