Philosophy and a Modern Twist

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Klune writes an interesting story partially in line with George Orwell’s 1984. Focusing around an all-seeing government managing the registration of magical creatures, Klune discusses philosophy and propaganda throughout life as well as it’s effect on the beings surrounded by it. … Continue reading Philosophy and a Modern Twist →

Blast from the Past

Delay of Game by Bex Jalise: A Book Review Genre: Romance Bex Jalise writes a beautiful story of second chances surrounding the young love of two best friends able to rekindle their flame. Like for all good romance stories, Jalise gives a strong independent woman longing for more but always alone, a strong capable man … Continue reading Blast from the Past →

Give Me Death! – magic that is

Frozen Hearts and Death Magic by Day Leitao: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Romance Leitao writes a great start to her upcoming Of Fire and Fae series. Giving mostly background information while focusing on creating a connection with the characters, Frozen Hearts and Death Magic is a thrilling beginning to what could only be a … Continue reading Give Me Death! – magic that is →

Excuse me – I need more

A Kingdom of Flame and Fury by Whitney Dean: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Fun fact: for the longest time I thought the second book in Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash series was A Kingdom of Fire and Fury even when I knew it wasn’t. So, imagine my surprise when Dean’s work was presented to … Continue reading Excuse me – I need more →

Ignorant of Life’s Secrets?

The Art of Always by Patricia Friedrich: A Book Review Genre: Romance Friedrich writes an interesting love story between two best friends since birth. In many ways, Friedrich illustrates the ideal fairytale – lowly working woman struggling to get by and rich white knight willing to help and whisk her away. From a writing perspective, … Continue reading Ignorant of Life’s Secrets? →

Where 2 equals 1

Mother of Pearl by Blanka H. Madow: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Madow starts an amazing series here in Mother of Pearl. Thrust into an unknown land, Valeri only wants to go back home – only problem is that she can’t – in fact, no one even knows how she got there as it is … Continue reading Where 2 equals 1 →

Innocent Love – Wild Ride

Paint Me Perfect by Kay Cove: A Book Review Genre: Romance Kay Cove starts out an epic series in her first novel, Paint Me Perfect. Surrounding the story of a divorcee mother and a struggling actor, Cove’s steamy romance starts off with the bang of a fake relationship. Honestly, I wish the story contained more … Continue reading Innocent Love – Wild Ride →

Numbers Don’t Lie – People do

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren: A Book Review Genre: Romance Best friend duo, Christina Lauren, delivers an epic love story in their novel, The Soulmate Equation, but still offers a tackling array of character development throughout. Focusing on a single mom, Lauren’s MC, Jess, has no time for love – but she desperately wants … Continue reading Numbers Don’t Lie – People do →

I Remember You.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Roughly based off the story of Faust, Schwab tells a similar story surrounding a women named Adeline LaRue, given immortality, cursed with being forgotten. Wanting a life of her own, Adeline prays to the gods after dark and receives an … Continue reading I Remember You. →

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 →