by CassieSwindon | Apr 7, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
I’m giving this action packed prequel/novella a 4.2/5 stars. See below for my thoughts: Zelma is on a voyage to request help from a neighboring tribe but they’re attacked by massive flying insects monsters. Her betrothed is on this mission but I’m guessing she will...
by CassieSwindon | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
This historical fiction stand-alone received a 4.2/5 stars. Tho mediums weren’t witches but the story still had that witchy vibe that I love. Again, basically all men are evil and yucky. I’m at the point now that if a male is truly positive in any book it’s...
by CassieSwindon | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
This YA standalone fantasy got a 4.95/5 stars for me. Written in one point of view, the author did an amazing job with setting, prose, character development, love interest, mythical creatures, and more! Here’s my live thoughts while reading: The setting...
by CassieSwindon | Mar 26, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
4.7/5 stars for this (clean) fantasy romance. It’s written in first person past tense all in Rosalie’s point of view. Of all the beauty and the beast retellings I’ve read recently, this one is my favorite so far since the heroine is a witch – very similar to my...
by CassieSwindon | Mar 25, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
This young adult fantasy was a 4.3/5 stars. It took me a while to figure out the rating because the pacing was really slow for me and it took me a whole week to read which is rare. However I loved the themes and uniqueness so much. What magical Talent would you want...
by CassieSwindon | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog posts, Reviews
Beastly Secrets by Laura Burton and Jessie Cal is the type of book to read in one sitting. It’s quick, easy, sweet- a feel good, fast paced retelling. I’d give this a 3.97/5 stars lol. Usually I don’t go to the 2nd decibel but I couldn’t quite go to 4.0 on this one....