The Last of Seven by Steven Hartov My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Hanover Square Press and NetGalley, for providing me with an ARC of The Last Of Seven in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Steven Hartov definitely knows what he is writing about. He joined the U.S. Merchant Marine Military Sealift Command in 1973 and has weaved his experiences into his novels. This story is bold, based on true events and a true male version of WWII. But it also held the hopes and heroic attempts of ordinary soldiers and for that I had to bow. The…
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Ruthless
Ruthless by Gena Showalter My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, HQN, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Ruthless in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Well, I have done it again. They say all things come in threes. And this little hiccup of mine has certainly repeated itself three times. You wonder what this might be? I shall no longer keep you in suspense. I signed up to read the sequel of a story before I had a chance to read the first book. Hence, my clueless and agitated state of mind. So, once again, I…
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The Witch’s Book of Simples
The Witch’s Book of Simples by Melusine Draco My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, John Hunt Publishing, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of The Witch’s Book of Simples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Okay, to be honest I had no clue that this book is about herbs and recipes to treat minor ailments. I clicked on the title and requested it, because I thought this was a book about a minimalistic and simple lifestyle with a flair of the modern witch’s insights. How wrong I was! Nevertheless, this is a delightful resource. The Details…
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Good Husbands
Good Husbands: A Novel by Cate Ray My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Park Row, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Good Husbands in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I began reading Good Husbands not knowing anything about it and was hooked by the time I had finished reading the dedication. Seems a little quick and impulsive, I know, but the start was very promising. If it had only stayed that way. Let me explain. Just a little trigger warning. The story deals with sexual assault, specifically rape, overdosing, alcoholism and dementia. The Details Three…
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If You Change Your Mind
If You Change Your Mind by Robby Weber My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of If You Change Your Mind in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist If You Change Your Mind kicks off the YA Summer Reads Blog Tour. It is hard to imagine that soon summer will warm not only our hearts but also our colds bones. Honestly, I can’t really fathom that we are already talking about summer reads when I’m still sitting over here being pretty miserably cold. They shut off the heat in my…
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Shine Your Icy Crown
Shine your Icy Crown by Amanda Lovelace My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Shine Your Icy Crown in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I loved Lovelace’s first poetry series, Women Are Some Kind Of Magic and was excited for Shine Your Icy Crown of her newest series, You Are Your Own Fairy Tale. In fact, I was so excited that I didn’t even notice I had requested the audio version on NetGalley. I’m not the greatest admirer of audiobooks, so I had to find a printed…
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Luminous
Luminous by Mara Rutherford My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, for providing me with an ARC of Luminous in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I loved Rutherford’s Crown of Coral and Pearl duology. The world building and the story itself were just wonderful. So, you can imagine my excitement when I heard Rutherford is publishing a new story. About magic. And witches. Yay! Having read a few new releases this year, I’m starting to notice a… trend? A common thread? Not sure what to call it, but I’m starting to see some similarities in the publications.…
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Never Saw Me Coming
Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Park Row, for providing me with an ARC of Never Saw Me Coming in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Murder. Revenge. Intrigue. A psychopath. An anti-hero. Ok. This story had my full attention before I even finished the blurb. I mean what is there not to like? Well, turns out quite a bit. And nothing. Man! I really struggled even starting this review. I have no idea how to explain what my thoughts are on Never Saw Me Coming. From the beginning on I was…
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The Right Side of Reckless
The Right Side of Reckless by Whitney D. Grandison My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, for providing me with an ARC of The Right Side of Reckless in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I may almost be 40, but that doesn’t discourage me from reading young adult fiction. It’s one of my favourite genres and it can be such fun to read. Having said that, I have noticed a change in the last couple of years. A good change. It has become more inclusive, grittier and more realistic when it comes to describing the struggles teenagers…
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A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Gist I have known about A Clockwork Orange as long as I can remember. As a literature student ten years ago I meant to read as many popular literary books as I could, but working 20 hours a week, going to school fulltime and being part of the school theatre tech group didn’t leave much spare time. I am slightly ashamed to say that I still have to read many well-known classics to this day. So, how did I come about reading A Clockwork Orange? Well, it’s kind of a long story that includes a very tenacious…
