by CassieSwindon | Sep 18, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
I didn’t finish this because it was third person narrative instead of first person. The humor seemed great and I loved the premise but couldn’t connect with the writing. In a world where battle and bloodshed define her past, Viv, a weary orc warrior, decides to...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #505 I love the title & cover. I picked this for a bookclub and now that I’m finished I’m not sure how to rate it. 3.9/5 out of frustration or 4.3/5 as a whole…? I guess I’ll settle in the middle with 4.1/5 stars This is a fantasy with bits of romance. I...
by CassieSwindon | Sep 14, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
The coloring of the cover online is much brighter than the printed cover on the hardcover jacket. I absolutely loved the interior artwork n the chapter headers. The premise was extremely interesting but I didn’t finish this one. I need to start looking at the kindle...
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 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 ___...