by CassieSwindon | Sep 28, 2021 | Reviews
Title- A Great and Terrible Beauty Rating- 4/5 Genre- YA Fantasy (unexpected from cover) POV- First person, present Similar Books/Comps- Elementals My emotions- not expecting this genre from the cover Vibe- It felt a bit high school-gothic Characters- Gemma- 16...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 27, 2021 | Short Stories
Joanna’s Sacrifices *This short story takes place after the sequel, Hunt the Storm. To avoid spoilers, read Break the Stone and Hunt the Storm before Joanna’s Sacrifices* **Trigger Warning for graphic sexual content** JOANNA’S SACRIFICES The shadow grew,...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 27, 2021 | Reviews
Title- The Maidens Rating- 4/5 Genre- Suspense/Thriller POV- Third person, past tense Trope- “who dunnit?” Similar Books/Comps- The Silent Patient, My emotions- Invested, Curious, Nervous Vibe- Dark & sinister, unsettling, creepy, goosebump-worthy...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 22, 2021 | Reviews
Title- The Love Hypothesis Book of the Month Selection Rating- 4.5/5 Genre- Contemporary Romance POV- third person, past Trope- fake relationship Similar Books/Comps- The Dating Plan, Red White and Blue, The Billionaire’s Fake Fiance, Characters- Endearing Olive is a...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 20, 2021 | Reviews
Title- Namesake Rating- 5/5 Genre- YA (maybe historical fiction, maybe fantasy?) POV- first person, past tense Trope- parent/child relationships, sunken treasure, strong heroine Similar Books/Comps- Fable, The Lost Apothecary My emotions- super invested...