Title- Anna and the French Kiss Rating– 3/5 Genre- Contemporary Romance/YA POV- First person, present tense (yet tense switches back and forth some) Trope- Boarding School Similar Books/Comps– No We Can’t Be Friends, Kisses and Croissants My emotions- Content, relaxed Plot/Blurb- Anna can’t wait for her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a greatContinue reading “Review #28”
Author Archives: CassieSwindon
September Top 10
10th best read in September Ruin and Rising 9th best read Scorpio Races 8th best The Darkest Park of the Forest 7th Defy Me and Restore Me (tied) 6th Imagine Me 5th The Love Hypothesis 4th Paris is always a Good Idea 3rd place The Beautiful 2nd place Fable 1st place book in September …Continue reading “September Top 10”
Review #27
Title- The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany Book of the Month Selection Rating– 4/5 Genre- Contemporary POV- First person, present tense Trope- Family love Similar Books/Comps– One Italian Summer, Sweet Forgiveness My emotions- Almost a tear jerker at the end, satisfied Characters– Emilia- the happily-single baker at her grandfather’s Brooklyn deli Lucy- sexy, desperate-for-love cousin ofContinue reading “Review #27”
Jemma Ryken
Interview with Author, Jemma Ryken What is a trope/element that you’d NEVER take out of your most recent novel and why? I would never remove the cannabis element of my stories. I’ve set this as my niche to normalize it’s use and kill the stigma’s surrounding this medicine. Looking back, what do you wish youContinue reading “Jemma Ryken”
Reader Q+A #1
What’s your name and what genre books do you love to read? My name is Michelle and I usually read New Adult Romance, Romantic Suspense and Young Adult. What is one of your recent five-star books and why? My most recent 5 star read was Reel by Kennedy Ryan. What are three traits/interests you’d wantContinue reading “Reader Q+A #1”
Review #26
Title- Angelfall Rating– 3.5/5 Genre- This dystopian novel was more twisted and dark than I had expected. POV- First person, present tense Trope- survival, family loyalties, desperation, and strength in a heroine protagonist Similar/Comps– Hunger Games, Circus of the Dead My emotions- At certain parts- toe-curling creepy with creating disturbing images. That forest scene wasContinue reading “Review #26”
Review #25
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 years old with anunknown magical powers Plot/Blurb- After the death of her mother, Gemma isContinue reading “Review #25”
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, blocking my only exit. But a shadow was harmless compared to the toxins Zohaib had poisoned me with overContinue reading “Joanna’s Sacrifices”
Review #24
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 Characters– Edward Fosca- A charismatic professor, is adored by students―particularly by a secret society of female students known as The Maidens. Mariana Andros-Continue reading “Review #24”
Review #23
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 grad student and unapproachable, moody Adam is a scientist superstar Plot/Blurb- As a third-year Ph.D. candidate,Continue reading “Review #23”
Cassie Swindon 