Reviews of my Reading List
DNF- The Two Lives of Lydia Bird
There wasn’t anything wrong with the book but one of my friends recently died from being hit by a car while she was crossing the street so accidents of similar nature are too triggering for me right now. Here’s the blurb: Written with Josie Silver’s trademark warmth...
Girl In Ice
Review #418 4.3/5 stars for this standalone written in first person. I bought this from a used bookstore so support your local shops! Spoilers ahead… here are my thoughts: I was worried right from the beginning when the heroine has anxiety because I don’t...
Shadow
Review #417 “You can’t heal a wound by making a new one.” This sequel by Kara Swanson was a tiny bit better than the first so I’d give it a 4.2/5 stars. Like Dust it has two points of view in first person, a continuation of the Peter Pan retelling. Lots of...
DNF- Starborn
This is the first in the Worldmaker Trilogy. The only reason why I didn’t finish it is because it’s written in third person. I’m in a strange “first person only” time. There seems to be two different covers for this book. And I’m unsure about yours, but my library...
Dust
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...
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...