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DNF- Brontë Lovers
I made it to page 80 and was disappointed. The setting and vibes were great and I was curious about the hotel being haunted and why the flip Klint kept biting her in his sleep… But Lizzy isn’t likable at all, especially since she was actively aware she was interested...
A Song to Drown Rivers
Review #567 I think I’d rate this a 4.4/5 stars but I’m still processing. Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous...
Next to You
Review #566 This is the second audiobook I’ve listened to by this author and have enjoyed each. It felt a bit preachy at times, especially during her chapters with self discovery and healing with her therapist. But that’s real life. I don’t have many notes because it...
DNF – The Co-op
Alrighty so I’m gonna be a tiny bit of a bitchy stickler because the pattern is standing out to me, waving a giant flag. I’m on first chapter only and there have been waaaaay too many time oriented sentences. So many that I can’t figure out the past and what age she...
DNF- Happiness Falls
The writing was good, the characters were unique and distinguishable, but the voice (though unique) was annoying and I don’t like footnotes so I didn’t get super far into this.
Bailey’s Book Bar
Written by Cassie Swindon 2025 A short story Every room needs a little extra splash of magic to fully awaken. However, the studio space Ivy and I bought when we moved to this small mountain town does not have that necessary charm, so it lies dormant and impatient...
Morgan Gauthier Interview
Introducing: Morgan Gauthier!!! Send her questions to morgan.gauthier2@gmail.com instagram- @authormorgangauthier Featuring: A Song of Shadow and Starlight Tropes: ✨️Enemies to Reluctant Allies to Lovers 🖤Elemental Magic ✨️Rapunzel Retelling 🖤Magical School/Training...
Onyx Storm
Review #565 At the end, Onyx Storm was better than I thought it’d be and I think I liked it more than Iron Flame. I’ll rate it a 4.0/5 stars. One of my biggest difficulties is Rebecca Yarrow writes her sentence structure too long and confusing. There are too many...
February 2025 wrap up
I didn’t do as much driving this month since we had so many snow days so my audiobooks are a fraction compared to last month. Plus, my son keeps stealing my phone to listen to his own series. For physical copies, Onyx Storm took me FOREVER to get through so it was a...
DNF- The Traitor’s Game
Unfortunately The Traitor’s Game couldn’t keep my attention. I’m unsure if that was due to being YA or because of the political aspects… that I usually don’t care about. Kestra was likeable enough as a heroine (princess) since she tried to save her driver and...
Ro’s Paradox
A standalone short story By Cassie Swindon February 24, 2025 One by one, I pluck the curved shells out of my windblown hair. With a simple silent spell, I could glamor away the knots and tangles resulting from my deep-sea dive but isn’t beauty supposed to be...
Holly Huntress Interview
Introducing: Holly Huntress!!! Send her questions to Hhuntress93@gmail.com instagram- @authorhollyhuntress New release: Beneath Venomous Sails (March 20) Tropes: Fake betrothal, touch her and die, shifter romance As the first child ever born to two different shifters,...
Reader Interview
Introducing: Lisset Bocanegra @lisb.bookshelfies What is your favorite genre or subgenre and why? I like to explore different genres. Because as humans we have different feelings and I feel like different genres can bring a certain feeling. What are you currently...
Elizabeth Salo Interview
Instagram- @elizabethsaloauthor New release: Amazon in Exile Tropes: Strong female character, dude in distress, different worlds Exiled and overthrown. Kalliope James was content to hide from her painful past until a chance encounter with sexy anthropology professor...
Birding with Benefits
Review #564 I gave this standalone romance audio a 4.4/5 stars. It was pleasantly surprising with its deep characters who are going through relatable issues in their late 30s/early 40s instead of in their young 20s. The characterization was great and I loved how chill...