Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Park Row Books, for providing me with an ARC of Honey Girl in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Who among us hasn’t felt lost? Lately, because of the global pandemic or just in general? So incredibly lost and untethered to anything solid underneath their feet? I certainly have. I graduated from grad school while the pandemic and first lockdown were in full swing. And I spent the summer sending out over 50 job applications, only to receive a whole lot of silence. Where can I go from…
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The Iron Raven
The Iron Raven by Julie Kagawa My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, for providing me with an ARC of The Iron Raven in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I had the strangest déjà vu when I first saw the name and the cover of Kagawa’s newest book. I swear I saw this book years ago and put it on my to-read list. Goes to show how one can be truly mistaken. Regardless, I have heard of the author’s other series, The Iron Fey, and the first book has been on my to-read list for a very…
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This Golden Flame
This Golden Flame by Emily Victoria My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, for providing me with an ARC of This Golden Flame in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I have been looking forward to reading a good YA fantasy book for a while. I patiently worked my way through my to-read list until I got to This Golden Flame. And I really very much enjoyed it. The story had a few surprises up its sleeve that added a lot to the fantasy/adventure aspect. Without further ado, let me jump right in. The Details I want to…
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One of the Good Ones
One of the Good Ones by Maika Moulite My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, for providing me with an ARC of One of the Good Ones in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I had to take a two-day break from reading after I made it through the first few pages. My heart had already broken into a million pieces. A heart-wrenching beginning to a story that cuts to the core. One of the Good Ones is an eye-opening journey that gives voices to those, who have been silenced for far too long. I am grateful I…
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The Chanel Sisters
The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Graydon House, for providing me with an ARC of The Chanel Sisters in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist At times it’s very tough to get excited about anything, since the world turned upside down almost a year ago. I thought the story, The Chanel Sisters, could help me forget reality a little bit while I took a trip into the world of historical fiction. For a while, it certainly looked that way, until… Well, until this 400-page book began to feel like an 800-page book. Let…
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Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder
Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder by T.A. Willberg My rating: 1 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Park Row, for providing me with an ARC of Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I have wasted almost an hour trying to write this review for Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder. During that time, I have cleaned the kitchen, made myself a tea, ate chips, moisturized my hands three times and watched 22:39 minutes of an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. The thing is, I don’t want to sound mean. I am not a mean person.…
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Wrong Alibi
Wrong Alibi by Christina Dodd My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, HQN Books, for providing me with an ARC of Wrong Alibi in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist It was news to me that between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day there are only 6 days. That meant I almost missed my deadline of writing the review of Wrong Alibi. In all seriousness, I have always struggled with the days between Christmas and New Years, thinking there are weeks, not days, between those two holidays. Needless to say, my organization got a little chaotic and I ended up…
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The Last to See Her
The Last to See Her by Courtney Evan Tate My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Mira, for providing me with an ARC of The Last to See Her in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist I have to confess I don’t know how to write this review. How do I start and what should I write? What little anecdote should I include before getting to the details? I never had the pleasure of reading any of the author’s other works, so I didn’t know what to expect. The synopsis sounded intriguing and I sure could have used another distraction…
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The Forgotten Sister
The Forgotten Sister by Nicola Cornick My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Graydon House Books, for providing me with an ARC of The Forgotten Sister in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist The duality of the narration The Forgotten Sister promised to offer intrigued me greatly. One part historical fiction plus one part contemporary fiction makes for an interesting read for sure. Throw in the promise of a murder mystery, a ghost and a special gift and I’m all yours. The Details I did not particularly like the two main characters. I thought they were both very self-absorbed, but…
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The Code for Love and Heartbreak
The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Inkyard Press, for providing me with an ARC of The Code for Love and Heartbreak in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist So, I have been staring at the computer screen for a good 20 minutes. I checked my Facebook three times. Trust me, I don’t have enough friends to see new content every time I log in. And I have checked my email so many times, I’m starting to feel really sad and lonely. Still, I have no clue how to write this…
