by CassieSwindon | Dec 8, 2023 | Blog posts, Top 10
The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor (3.7/5) The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff (4.1/5) Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis (4.1/5) The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cameron (4.3/5) The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan (4.3/5) The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel...
by CassieSwindon | Dec 7, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #416 I gave this YA Peter Pan retelling a 4.1/5 stars. I’ll read the sequel, Shadow, next. Lots of spoilers in my ramblings: “Maybe growing up isn’t letting your soul die but entering another adventure.” What an opener! Claire’s twin brother Connor...
by CassieSwindon | Dec 4, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
I read the first book in this series called “The Tourist Attraction” and gave that one a 4.5/5 stars. I distinctly remember a moose friend. Mistletoe and Mr. Right was given to me by Santa on Christmas morning last year of 2022 so it’s been waiting on my TBR...
by CassieSwindon | Dec 3, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #415 I gave this historical fiction a 4.5/5 stars. Monica Hesse writes one point of view, first person, which feels rare for this genre. The last 60 pages were a whirlwind after a slower beginning but a solid read overall. Lots of spoilers below!!! Hanneke...
by CassieSwindon | Dec 2, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
I’ve only heard good things about this book and I love that Raina used sign language to communicate but I couldn’t get into the story during the first chapter. There was too much telling and filter words. I actually took a break and tried to reread the beginning but...
