by CassieSwindon | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
There was nothing wrong with this book, just too YA for me. When the heroine is talking about disappointing her mom and wearing lipstick on the first page, it’s too young for me… A girl pulled into in a world she doesn’t understand finds herself confronted by...
by CassieSwindon | Oct 7, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
The only reason I didn’t finish is because it’s written in 3rd person and my brain is apparently on a first person narrative only recently. Here’s the blurb: Flair Hardwicke knows three things: magic is real, love isn’t, and relying on either ends in disaster. So...
by CassieSwindon | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #402 I gave this historical fantasy a 4.5/5 stars. It felt like a dark Pride and Prejudice with paranormal bits thrown in and a large mix of family drama. I have a personal pet peeve for books that start with “It was…” unfortunately it’s not something I’ll...
by CassieSwindon | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Wow what a beautiful cover! I didn’t finish Darling by K. Ancrum only because I’m in the mood for first person narrative and this is in third person It’s a fast paced , urban modern retake on Peter Pan. The writing felt a little bit on-the-nose but the story goes...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
I didn’t finish Cackle by Rachel Harrison because she was so depressed and down on life that it didn’t distract me from my own worries and weight in life. Annie moves to a new town because she’s currently living with her ex, who isn’t in love with her, but she still...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #401 I rated this adult fantasy romance B&B retelling a 3.4/5 stars. It seemed like a erotica and then the past 80 pages turned to politics. The pacing felt a bit off but I always love a classic beauty and the beast variation. But, why is “ice” in the title...
