by CassieSwindon | Nov 1, 2021 | Interviews
What’s your pen name and what genre do you write. I do not use a pen name, just Courtney Lillard, and I write fantasy books. The current series I am working on is specifically a YA epic fantasy story. Who inspires you and why? My husband and my family inspire me...
by CassieSwindon | Oct 31, 2021 | Reviews
Title- This Time Next Year Rating- 5/5 Genre- Contemporary romance POV- Third person, past tense Trope- cute baker/chef Similar Books/Comps- One Day in December, the two Lives of Lydia Bird. My emotions- Calm, content, satisfied Characters- It’s hard to...
by CassieSwindon | Oct 31, 2021 | Reviews
Title- The Damned Rating- 3.75/5 Genre- YA Fantasy POV- There are a about 9 different POV in this sequel than the first which surprised me compared to “The Beautiful.” Also, it switches back and forth between first person present tense and third person past tense from...
by CassieSwindon | Oct 31, 2021 | Reviews
Title- The Story Hour Rating- 3/5 Genre- Contemporary POV- First person, present tense Trope- therapist, psychology, second chances, mental health, relationships Similar Books/Comps- Passage West, This Close to Okay My emotions- a bit bored Characters- Maggie-...
by CassieSwindon | Oct 31, 2021 | Reviews
Title- The Mothers Rating- 3/5 Genre- Women’s Fiction, Contemporary POV- Third person, past tense Trope- motherhood, small town communities, obligations, expectations, secrets Similar Books/Comps- Clap when You Land My emotions- I related to certain motherhood...
