by CassieSwindon | Sep 24, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
The only reason why I didn’t make it far is because it’s in third person narrative. this series has two others called: Boss Witch and Extra Witchy. It seems like this first one is insta love for the guy, Titus (great name) and forbidden romance trope for Danica. It...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 22, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Iris Collins is the messy one in her family. The “chaos bunny.” Her sisters are all wildly successful, while she can’t balance her budget for a single month. It’s no wonder she’s in debt to her roommates. When she unexpectedly inherits a...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 20, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
“Witches Steeped in Gold” by Ciannon Smart has caught my eye so many times because of the stunning cover but after reading the blurb I’m hesitant because the main characters’ motivation as revenge has never been the biggest intrigue for me in terms of plot … but here...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 20, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #399 I rated this YA sci fi/dystopian a 3.0/5 stars. It may have been better if I DNF when I had doubts. Unfortunately I dont have to make positive remarks so please skip this one if that turns you off a lot. After Vega’s mother gave up fighting a long illness,...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto is the first in the House of the Dead duology. I love the dark premise and the cover is gorgeous. The thing that wasn’t clicking for me was the narration written in third person. Chapter 1 starts as: “Ready your blade.” As one, the...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 16, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
This romcom has voice, voice and more voice. Which is excellent. I’m just not in the mood for third person narrative right now. I’m having a hard time with it in general & need most of my reads in first person. This contemporary, sarcastic & witty story has...