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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...
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...
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...
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...
Joanna’s Sacrifices
The shadow grew, blocking my only exit. But a shadow was harmless compared to the toxins Zohaib had poisoned me with over the years. He took my dignity, career, and body, but now—he had threatened my daughter. Fuckin’ deal-breaker.
Sometimes, while hiding in those dark tunnels, I greedily welcomed the possibility that all my pain could finally end. But I had sworn years ago that my death wouldn’t be from his choosing. I’d be the one to pull the trigger.
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...
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...
Review #22
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...
Review #21
Title- The Darkest Part of the Forest Rating- 4/5 Genre- YA fantasy, part urban fantasy due to the current culture references, yet part high/epic fantasy due to all the magical creatures POV- Third person, past tense. Three POV, but it focuses on Hazels’. On page 134,...
Review #20
Title- Where the Crawdads Sing Rating- 4/5 Genre- Women’s Fiction POV- Third person, past tense. Trope- Coming of Age, secrets Similar Books/Comps- Where the Forest Meets the Stars, The Girls in the Stilt House My emotions- I felt drawn to nature. Vibe- The...
Review #19
Title- The Fall Guy Rating- 3/5 Genre- Psychological Thriller, Suspense POV- Third person, past tense Trope- stalker vibes Similar Books/Comps- The Locked Door, Never Tell them My emotions- Creepy, uncomfortable Vibe- dark, strange love triangle Characters-...
Review #18
Title- The Beautiful Rating- 5/5 Genre- Dark YA Fantasy POV- The mysterious murderer is first person present tense & the rest of the story is third person, past tense Trope- murder mystery Similar Books/Comps- Certain Dark Things, American Gothic My emotions-...
Review #17
Title- Marley and Me Rating- 5/5- This is a book I wish I’d buy… who wants to buy it for me? Genre- Contemporary POV- First person, past tense Trope- Family relationships, Like, Love, Dogs Similar Books/Comps- The Art of Racing in the Rain, A Dog’s Purpose My...
Review #16
Title- The Last Story of Mina Lee Book of the Month Selection Rating- 4/5 Genre- Contemporary, Women’s Fiction POV- Multiple POV- mother and daughter in different years Trope- motherhood Similar Books/Comps- White Ivy, A Good Neighborhood My emotions- Curious...
Review #15
Title- Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance Book of the Month Selection Rating- 3/5 Genre- Whimsical fantasy, literary fiction POV- First person, past tense. I haven’t read a story of someone’s life through so many other different points of view. Weylyn’s life is...