The Fun Side of Love

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: A Book Review Genre: Romance Hazelwood quickly became my favorite read with her debut, The Love Hypothesis. While funny and light-hearted, the romance was also full of tough questions, hard topics, and caring insight leading me to fall in love with it almost instantaneously. Throughout the pages, Hazelwood was … Continue reading The Fun Side of Love →

The Road Not Taken

As Way Leads onto Way by Michael Lajoie: A Book Review Genre: Realistic Fiction/ Parable [ Disclaimer: I received a copy of As Way Leads onto Way with my promise of giving it an honest review. This does not reflect my overall rating or view of the book. ] Just like its predecessor, As Way … Continue reading The Road Not Taken →

Letters From Past and Discussion of Future

Latest Read: Letters to Bizzy by John M. Tabor Genre: Realistic Fiction? I honestly don't know what to do about this book as I did not technically finish it, so please bare with me. I cannot, in my right mind, rate the book or give it a score. I feel doing so would be dishonest … Continue reading Letters From Past and Discussion of Future →

Beautifully Done, Magically Wonderful

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy I was hesitant at first with the “James Patterson Presents” banner at the top of the book since I am not a fan of James Patterson (I don’t like his writing style), however, everyone had good things to say about the series on … Continue reading Beautifully Done, Magically Wonderful →

Forbidden Love in a Perfect World

Surrogate Colony by Boshra Rasti: A Book Review Genre: Dystopian Coming-of-Age Surrounding the idea of a world were disease is eradicated and everyone is constantly monitoring for germs, Surrogate Colony gives the story of two people willing to survive just to be together. Much like all forbidden love stories, everything goes wrong in the beginning … Continue reading Forbidden Love in a Perfect World →

A Refreshing Change

The Club by Ellery Lloyd: A Book Review Genre: Thriller Mystery The husband wife duo that is Lloyd created the ultimate mystery with The Club. With so many twists and turns, I was being surprised at every corner – which was actually really nice. I tend to be able to guess the ending of mysteries … Continue reading A Refreshing Change →

Correcting Mistakes and Growing Characters

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy The second book to A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury corrects the mistakes of its predecessor. Taking the story of Beauty and the Beast one step further, Maas shows how “love can be a … Continue reading Correcting Mistakes and Growing Characters →

A Small View at Unreal Standards

When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald: A Book Review Genre: Realistic Fiction MacDonald’s When We Were Vikings is an unusual story, told in an unusual way, to say the least. Depicting the life of Zelda, a young woman with mental disabilities, When We Were Vikings shows us her legend in the making. Pairred … Continue reading A Small View at Unreal Standards →

Welcome to Faerieland

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy While slow to get into, Holly Black starts a thrilling story of two sisters coming into their own in a world that only seeks to destroy them in The Cruel Prince. In a quite masterful way, Black is able to make the two sisters … Continue reading Welcome to Faerieland →

The Sequel I’ve Been Waiting For

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout: A Book Review Genre: YA, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance The sequel to From Blood and Ash, A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire matches its predecessor in unbelievable ways. While a full 40/40 could be given to the book, I took a point away from the editor … Continue reading The Sequel I’ve Been Waiting For →