by CassieSwindon | Jun 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Unfortunately I didn’t finish Seafire by Natalie C Parker or the others in this series. Here’s my live thoughts while reading in real time: Geez. The prologue was quite a brutal opening for YA. The main character is tricked and stabbed after she tried to give a...
by CassieSwindon | Jun 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Top 10
Here are my June reads and ratings. I don’t have as many this month and that trilogy in there kind of counts as one book recommendation. What was your favorite book in June? What are you anticipating to read in July? 4.25/5 stars for this YA read inside a magical...
by CassieSwindon | Jun 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
(Review #379) 5/5 stars for this Book of the Month, “The Wishing Game,” by Meg Shaffer. It’s contemporary fiction with a tiny bit of romance Despite how magical it feels, there’s no true fantasy element. I loved every bit of it!!!Here’s my thoughts while reading:...
by CassieSwindon | Jun 26, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
I really didn’t know what to rate this at first because as said on Instagram, the story wasn’t what I had expected based on the cover image. If you like a slow, descriptive story of generations of mothers, daughters, and strong women then this is a great option....
by CassieSwindon | Jun 14, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
(Review #377) This is my first ever completed audiobook!!! I had tried 1-2 in the past but they never stuck. This one was very special because we listened to it in the car on the way to and home from school. My 9 year old rated it a 4.4/5 stars (as did I) and my 8...
by CassieSwindon | Jun 12, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
(Review #376) 4.25/5 stars for this YA fantasy standalone with a splash of clean romance on the side. It’s all in Jani’s point of view. I really liked the setting of the book in the magical hotel and the overall premise but I would’ve made a few minor changes. I feel...
