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 →

GOT + LOTR = Lookalike

Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Cahill pays homage to Tolkien and George R.R. Martin in his work, Of Blood and Fire. While giving a slow start, Cahill tells of a group of friends in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Unfortunately for them, because of this, their … Continue reading GOT + LOTR = Lookalike →

Can I get an audio version, please?

Dolly Considine’s Hotel by Eamon Somers: A Book Review Genre: Historical Fiction Eamon Somer’s novel, Dolly Considine’s Hotel, was neither a nice read or a terrible read. It was just “meh”. Surrounding the main character of Julian (not his real name), the story switches between Somer’s titled work and Julian’s own work – resulting in … Continue reading Can I get an audio version, please? →

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 →

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 →

Nothing like Memory

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper: A Book Review Genre: Historical Fiction; Classic I was first introduced to The Last of the Mohicans when I was in 7th grade American History… so quite a long time ago. There have been many movies and abridged chapter books inspired by the story and when … Continue reading Nothing like Memory →