by CassieSwindon | Sep 13, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
Unfortunately I didn’t finish this one. it was. Book club selection. I usually read romcoms in first person narrative only and this one is third person. My random notes while starting: That was a surprising first chapter for someone like me who doesn’t read blurbs. So...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 13, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #504 I listened to this on audio and absolutely loved the male narrator’s voice. I’m pretty sure I’ve heard him read something else too. But speaking of narrator I am participating in a group discussion about this topic… should the narrator represent the main...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #503 I’d give this witchy romcom a solid 4.5/5 stars. Tilda has such a great voice! I could learn a lot from this author. Overall this book was very enjoyable, fast, cute & fun. It didn’t dive deep enough into any character but sometimes that’s okay....
by CassieSwindon | Sep 6, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #502 I listened to this on audio and would give it a 3.9/5. I loved the cats and the setting. Also love the secret doors of Dot’s estate. Unfortunately I caught myself zooming out often and not knowing what I just missed. It may because it’s written in...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #501 How did I read two books in a row involving cannibalism?!?!? I’m so conflicted after finishing this. It will tend out as memorable compared to so many other YA fantasy books I’ve read but it also feels too dark to be YA. I saw it won some sort of “kids ___...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 1, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #500! Can I take a moment and congratulate myself for committing to 500 rambling reviews! Yay! I’ve heard such a controversy over Butcher & Blackbird which made me more eager to read it. This book isn’t for the faint of heart so the cute cover can be a...