Reviews of my Reading List
DNF- Mistletoe & Mr. Right
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...
Girl in the Blue Coat
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...
DNF- The Witch Collector
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...
DNF- The Drowned Woods
I loved the title, the cover and the premise. But it’s written in third person which is hard for me to connect with these days and there are also too many paragraphs in all italics which hurts my eyes to read. The whole prologue which was 6 pages was in italics which...
Hooked
Review #414 James helps run a nightclub and he has a deadly reputation and past. I’m unsure why she wants to meet (and kill) Peter but apparently there’s history there. When he sees Wendy, an underage girl who doesn’t belong at this bar try to get in with a fake ID,...
DNF- The Book of Living Secrets
I loved the cover, LGBTQ+ representation, and the overall premise. Maybe if I had skipped the intro and dove straight into the part when they’re living within a fictional book it may have worked out better. But it felt too YA for me. I have also been having a hard...
Winterwood
Review #413 “The girl with moonlight in her veins.” There are sooo many quote worthy phrases in this book. The prose and descriptions are flawless & beautiful. I was immediately addicted right from the start. Chapter 1 is from Nora’s point of view. She’s a...
DNF- Rogue Princess
The only reason why I didn’t finish is because the narrative is in third person. Recently I’ve only been in the mood for first person. Also, just a stupid pet peeve. But it bothers me when the first sentence of a novel stars with “It was…” But beautiful cover by the...
DNF- Straight On Till Morning
I DNF right before the halfway mark which is a whole 220 pages in. This isn’t usual for me since it’s often by 50 pages that leads me to my decision. The prologue of “Straight On Till Morning” paints a vivid picture, which I love. Chapter called “London” - so has...
Pumpkin Spice and not so Nice
Review #412 I gave this clean, quick romance a 3.8/5 stars. Here’s my live thoughts and comments while reading: Chapter one has a lot of voice, which I like. I feel like I already understand Jenna. It’d be nice to have some contemporary romances that don’t have...
Talk Bookish to Me
Review #411 3.9/5 for Talk Bookish to Me, a second chance romance by Kate Bromley Many spoilers to follow. These are my random comments while reading: The first chapter is great. Kara and Ryan dated in college 10 years ago and run into each other at their friends’...
DNF – Funny Feelings
I’ve been busy reading other books and this one is actually past due at the library so I tried to sneak it into my week. Unfortunately I didn’t finish this one. It felt a bit too much “on the nose” and the main heroine kinda rubbed me the wrong way a little, unsure...
Iron Flame
Review #410 LOTS OF SPOILERS “He’s the horizon, and nothing exists beyond for me.” I give this sequel a 4.5/5 stars. The scenes where Vi & Xaden are together are my favorite chapters by far. The story was unnecessarily long but the ending was brilliant. I...
DNF- Tink and Wendy
So, you may hate me but I have an unpopular opinion upcoming. I love that LGTBQ+ are having more representation and I want to support them. But I honestly have a hard time connecting because I can’t relate. Like I know love is love so I should be fine with reading the...
Fourth Wing
Review #409 Lots of spoilers: 4.7/5 stars. Great story, great relationships and sexual tension. I liked the first half better because of the challenges involved in the college. When she earned her dragon, things got more complicated and webbed, but the pace...