by CassieSwindon | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #402 I gave this historical fantasy a 4.5/5 stars. It felt like a dark Pride and Prejudice with paranormal bits thrown in and a large mix of family drama. I have a personal pet peeve for books that start with “It was…” unfortunately it’s not something I’ll...
by CassieSwindon | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Wow what a beautiful cover! I didn’t finish Darling by K. Ancrum only because I’m in the mood for first person narrative and this is in third person It’s a fast paced , urban modern retake on Peter Pan. The writing felt a little bit on-the-nose but the story goes...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Short Stories
A short story By Cassie Swindon 2023 A Fairy Tale Flip prequel to “The Wicked Blue” How can I paint the taste of saltwater? I swipe more colors from my palate to stroke the beach I’m overlooking. How will the viewer experience the taste of the sea? I’ve...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 30, 2023 | Blog posts
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by CassieSwindon | Sep 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
I didn’t finish Cackle by Rachel Harrison because she was so depressed and down on life that it didn’t distract me from my own worries and weight in life. Annie moves to a new town because she’s currently living with her ex, who isn’t in love with her, but she still...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #401 I rated this adult fantasy romance B&B retelling a 3.4/5 stars. It seemed like a erotica and then the past 80 pages turned to politics. The pacing felt a bit off but I always love a classic beauty and the beast variation. But, why is “ice” in the title...
