Book Review: The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett

The Christmas Appeal is a sequel novella to the uniquely popular book, The Appeal. In the novella, the cast of characters from the original novel once again find themselves in the midst of an investigation when their holiday season play doesn’t go exactly as planned. This is definitely a novella that needs the context ofContinue reading “Book Review: The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett”

Book Review: Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim

Once again, Elizabeth Lim’s storytelling shows an incredible range in the prequel to Six Crimson Cranes, Her Radiant Curse. From the moment the story began, it was impossible not to get sucked into the story and become immersed in Channi’s world. From unforgettable characters to gut wrenching realizations, this book provides everything needed for aContinue reading “Book Review: Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim”

The Prophet’s Gambit by Ellie Evaris

Conceptually, this book should have been a wonderful addition to YA fantasy, it was a story that had so much potential with a unique magic system,  a hidden world, and teenagers fighting against an unknown evil. Instead the story lacked a cohesive storyline that made it difficult to follow what was going on, who wasContinue reading “The Prophet’s Gambit by Ellie Evaris”

Book Review: Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard

Never Met a Duke Like You is the second book in the Taming of the Dukes series and to say it packs a punch would be an understatement. This book is filled to the brim with delicious tension and witty banter to the point where you can’t help but root for the main character, Vesper.Continue reading “Book Review: Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard”

Book Review: The Bachelorette Party by Carissa Ann Lynch

The Bachelorette Party is the first thriller in forever that has managed to surprise me. However, it was not the mystery or the ending that surprised me, it was the characters. I usually find myself absolutely detesting nearly every character in a thriller, but this was not the case with The Bachelorette Party. While IContinue reading “Book Review: The Bachelorette Party by Carissa Ann Lynch”

Book Review: The Legacies by Jessica Goodman

The Legacies held so much promise. With a strong story potential and solid tension buildup, this story should have stuck out in my mind. However, the lackluster characters, repetitive information drops, and disappointing ending left me feeling like I was missing something, despite a definitive conclusion.  The start of the book was solid. Getting toContinue reading “Book Review: The Legacies by Jessica Goodman”

Book Review: Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates

Whew, I don’t even know where to start with this book. I’ve had to sit with this book for a while before I could actually condense my thoughts into a format that makes sense. This book was truly a wild roller coaster of a thriller.  As a thriller I can honestly say that I lovedContinue reading “Book Review: Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates”

Book Review: Hard Dough Homicide by Olivia Matthews

A book that focuses on good food and a great family? Sign me up. After reading the first book in the series earlier this year, I quickly fell in love with the stories in the Murray family and their dynamics. While the mystery was incredibly important to the plot, I found myself wrapped up inContinue reading “Book Review: Hard Dough Homicide by Olivia Matthews”

Book Review: The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy

Easily one of my most swoon worthy summer reads, The Summer Girl, jumps right back into the world of Avalon Bay with one of my new favorite couples, Tate Bartlett and Cassie Soul. Despite her complicated relationship between her family and the Avalon Bay area, Cassie’s sweet, anxious babbling easily steals any page in whichContinue reading “Book Review: The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy”

Book Review: The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis

It can be so easy to find a mystery that is filled with highly unlikable characters. It is much more difficult to find a thriller where you are actually invested in the lives of the characters and are rooting for a majority of them. The Chateau was a great find for that exact reason. ItContinue reading “Book Review: The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis”