No Thank You

The Last Lumenian by S. G. Blaise: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Blaise details an interesting story in her work, The Last Lumenian, featuring a rebel princess wanting to save her world. I was looking forward to reading this piece as it the synopsis reminded me of Star Wars’s Princess Lia. And while, there were … Continue reading No Thank You →

Could have been Great

Doors to the Dead by Rae Else: A Book Review Genre: Urban Fantasy [Disclaimer: I received a complementary version of this book through Voracious Readers Only.] Rae Else writes a story featuring the unique idea of a paranormal universe where people trap and gather souls of the dead. Reading the synopsis, I was extremely interested … Continue reading Could have been Great →

Lacking in Every Way

The Slumbering Prince by Carmen Dominique: A Book Review Genre: YA, Romance, Horror [I received a complementary version of this book through Voracious Readers Only.] I said that I was disappointed would be an understatement. Dominique’s The Slumbering Prince certainly had missed potential leading to it failing any test that could be given. Dominique had … Continue reading Lacking in Every Way →

Just Watch the Show

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy So, I am unsure of how I feel about this book. I do think that the hype around it is a little over-the-top and I do think that the idea has potential. Unfortunately, I don’t think that Bradugo pulls it off. Written in almost … Continue reading Just Watch the Show →

Native American Life

Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden: A Book Review Genre: Contemporary Fiction David Heska Wanbli Weiden had a lot to talk about when he sat down to write and it shows. Following the story of a justice enforcer, Weiden depicts life on a Native American reservation – making clear that there the world is … Continue reading Native American Life →