Reviews of my Reading List
DNF- Playing For Keeps
I really liked the opening chapter and Justin’s character but then the second chapter ruined it a bit. I’ve only read one hockey romance so far and would try more but since it’s obviously going to be a steamy book, why did the author skip over their first time? The...
DNF- The Star and the Strange Moon
I own both of Constance Sayers other books but this one felt like it had a different vibe. I didn’t get past chapter 3 so the inciting event hadn’t occurred yet when the film swallowed Gemma up. That premise is awesome but I wasn’t into the Hollywood vibe or recording...
Heidi’s Guide to Four Letter Words
Review #506 4.25/5 stars This was an adorably steamy audiobook about a kindergarten teacher who starts an erotica podcast to break out of her shell and find confidence in her voice was sweet and I appreciated her journey. I wanted her neighbor (already forgot the lead...
Lore of the Wilds
Review #505 I love the title & cover. I picked this for a bookclub and now that I’m finished I’m not sure how to rate it. 3.9/5 out of frustration or 4.3/5 as a whole…? I guess I’ll settle in the middle with 4.1/5 stars This is a fantasy with bits of romance. I...
DNF- The Devouring Gray
The coloring of the cover online is much brighter than the printed cover on the hardcover jacket. I absolutely loved the interior artwork n the chapter headers. The premise was extremely interesting but I didn’t finish this one. I need to start looking at the kindle...
DNF- Dreadful
All the reviews talk about how hilarious the comedy is in this book so I’m sad to miss out but it’s really hard for me to read third person narrative so I had to stop reading. I didn’t get far so I can’t leave a proper review Waking up in the chaotic remnants of a...
DNF- How to End a Love Story
Unfortunately I didn’t finish this one. it was. Book club selection. I usually read romcoms in first person narrative only and this one is third person. My random notes while starting: That was a surprising first chapter for someone like me who doesn’t read blurbs. So...
The Starter Ex
Review #504 I listened to this on audio and absolutely loved the male narrator’s voice. I’m pretty sure I’ve heard him read something else too. But speaking of narrator I am participating in a group discussion about this topic… should the narrator represent the main...
Witcha Gonna Do
Review #503 I’d give this witchy romcom a solid 4.5/5 stars. Tilda has such a great voice! I could learn a lot from this author. Overall this book was very enjoyable, fast, cute & fun. It didn’t dive deep enough into any character but sometimes that’s okay....
Drop Dead
Review #502 I listened to this on audio and would give it a 3.9/5. I loved the cats and the setting. Also love the secret doors of Dot’s estate. Unfortunately I caught myself zooming out often and not knowing what I just missed. It may because it’s written in...
Blood Circus
Review #501 How did I read two books in a row involving cannibalism?!?!? I’m so conflicted after finishing this. It will tend out as memorable compared to so many other YA fantasy books I’ve read but it also feels too dark to be YA. I saw it won some sort of “kids ___...
Butcher & Blackbird
Review #500! Can I take a moment and congratulate myself for committing to 500 rambling reviews! Yay! I’ve heard such a controversy over Butcher & Blackbird which made me more eager to read it. This book isn’t for the faint of heart so the cute cover can be a...
DNF- Just Haven’t Met You Yet
It feels like her primary goal is to find love and for some reason I like heroines who fall into love accidentally while having a different primary goal.
The Spellshop
Review #499 The Spellshop has a gorgeous cover and I love plants witchy vibes but this one didn’t work for me. I gave it a 3.6/5 stars. All in one point of view, Kiela flees her library job downtown to her homeland island where her parents may have left a run down...
The Honey Witch
Review #498 “Yes, she is a grown woman, and is that not magical in itself? To have survived this long, despite the world’s penchant for beautiful dead girls? … how romantic to die young, unstretched, unsullied, without ever outgrowing the part of the ingenue. But what...