by CassieSwindon | Sep 30, 2021 | Reviews
Title- The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany Book of the Month Selection Rating- 4/5 Genre- Contemporary POV- First person, present tense Trope- Family love Similar Books/Comps- One Italian Summer, Sweet Forgiveness My emotions- Almost a tear jerker at the end,...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 29, 2021 | Reviews
Title- Angelfall Rating- 3.5/5 Genre- This dystopian novel was more twisted and dark than I had expected. POV- First person, present tense Trope- survival, family loyalties, desperation, and strength in a heroine protagonist Similar/Comps- Hunger Games, Circus of the...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 28, 2021 | Reviews
Title- A Great and Terrible Beauty Rating- 4/5 Genre- YA Fantasy (unexpected from cover) POV- First person, present Similar Books/Comps- Elementals My emotions- not expecting this genre from the cover Vibe- It felt a bit high school-gothic Characters- Gemma- 16...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 27, 2021 | Reviews
Title- The Maidens Rating- 4/5 Genre- Suspense/Thriller POV- Third person, past tense Trope- “who dunnit?” Similar Books/Comps- The Silent Patient, My emotions- Invested, Curious, Nervous Vibe- Dark & sinister, unsettling, creepy, goosebump-worthy...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 22, 2021 | Reviews
Title- The Love Hypothesis Book of the Month Selection Rating- 4.5/5 Genre- Contemporary Romance POV- third person, past Trope- fake relationship Similar Books/Comps- The Dating Plan, Red White and Blue, The Billionaire’s Fake Fiance, Characters- Endearing Olive is a...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 20, 2021 | Reviews
Title- Namesake Rating- 5/5 Genre- YA (maybe historical fiction, maybe fantasy?) POV- first person, past tense Trope- parent/child relationships, sunken treasure, strong heroine Similar Books/Comps- Fable, The Lost Apothecary My emotions- super invested...