by CassieSwindon | May 7, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
I gave the first book in this trilogy, “Daughter of the Deep” a 4.8/5 stars on Dec 18, 2021. See review here https://cassieswindon.com/2021/12/18/review-117/ Then I gave the sequel, “Sister of the Stars” a 4.3/5 stars on the next day so I must’ve read it fast. Read...
by CassieSwindon | May 6, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
(Review #364) 3.9/5 stars for this YA paranormal fantasy standalone (no romance) which was written in first person narrative in one point of view. Within the first few pages there are a lot of vocabulary terms I’m unfamiliar with: censer, thurible, tracery, lichgate…...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
(Review #363) This YA fantasy romance (clean) standalone was a 4.7/5 stars for me. Written in all of Isobel’s point of view, we get a glimpse into a unique world that stands out among others. Here’s my thoughts while reading: Isobel is a human painter whose Craft has...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Top 10
Here’s my 6 books I’ve finished in April 2023. I didn’t have many because I’ve written 50k words in my current work in progress. Each have their own review on my blog. Do you disagree with any of my ratings? 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.5...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog posts
“Beast- A Tale of Love and Revenge” by Jensen was a solid DNF for me. Basically Lucie is pissed that the prince raped her. He’s turned into a beast. And then Lucie falls in love with him (as a beast)/forgives? Nope. I don’t need this story y’all. Sorry if it’s a harsh...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
(Review #362) I give this simple B&B retelling a 4.5/5 stars. The first chapter of Beauty in Darkness by Elizabeth Briggs is from Princess Rose’s point of view. She’s the second sister of six and apparently her father’s (the king’) least favorite. She practices...
