February 2025 wrap up

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

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

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...
Birding with Benefits

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...
The Unmaking of June Farrow

The Unmaking of June Farrow

Review #563 My first 5/5 book of 2025!!! Two different timelines is a main point of this book. I do love a good North Carolina setting. The pacing was slower than my average read but the descriptive prose of the scenery and small town was so picturesque and worth...
Always Practice Safe Hex

Always Practice Safe Hex

Review #562 Always Practice Safe Hex was a 3.5/5 stars. This witchy (romcom) is a standalone within a series. It has two points of view. My favorite part was learning about the mysterious Grim powers.  My biggest complaint is sometimes it was confusing with...