Requiem, Changing Times by RJ Parker Review

I had the pleasure of reviewing Crystal Shadows by RJ Parker a little while back. I thought it was fun and imaginitive, so I didn’t expect anything less from Requiem Changing Times. Let’s review. Cliff and Corbin’s day couldn’t get any weirder. They thought. They decided to return home after being followed by a strange […]

The Desolations of Devil’s Acre by Ransom Riggs Review

Finishing The Desolations of Devil’s Acre feels like the end of an era. I started this series before I got married and way before I started this blog. This series has brought me a ton of joy and I’m sad to wrap it up. But let’s get to it. The fate of peculiardom hangs in […]

Hayden Jon Marshall Review

Hayden Jon Marshall is book number two in the Tommy Keane Series. Bully Press has been kind enough to send me both books in exchange for my honest review. So let’s get to it. A three year old disappears from a park and no one saw a thing. In a city of millions, where does […]

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

I read The Star-Touched Queen to complete the May prompt for The Uncorked Librarian Challenge. I might have cheated a little because the prompt was to read a book set in India. The Star-Touched Queen is a fantasy novel based on Indian folklore, so in my mind that works. I didn’t completely love this one, […]

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik Review

I was so excited to get my hands on A Deadly Education. But I started it back in January and put it down. I was determind to finish it this month. Unfortunately, I have some mixed feelings on it, so let’s get into it. Scholomance is a school for the magically inclined. But failing always […]

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Review

I expected to love The Lost Apothecary, and I did. It’s a historical fiction full of mystery, murder, and medicinal herbs. I loved the idea behind it and it was executed perfectly. Let’s talk about it. Nella runs a secret apothecary to help fellow women’s maladies, including a cheating husband. She will dispense poison as […]

The Dancer that Flew Author Spotlight/Mini Review

The author of The Dancer that Flew reached out to see if I wanted to review her work. I’m loving historical fiction right now, so I accepted. Let’s jump into my honest review. The Dancer that flew mini review Synopsis: The Dancer that Flew is set in the 1970’s, the troupe of dancers is her […]

Vidas: Deep in Mexico and Spain Review

I’m normally not a memoir reader, but something about Vidas: Deep in Mexico and Spain caught my attention. When I was asked to review it I was hesitant, but I said yes. It promised to transport me to the heart of Mexico and Spain, and it did. Let’s talk about it. Travel with Edward Stanton […]

Red Rising by Pierce Brown Review

I finished Red Rising about a minute ago. There are definitely some mixed feelings going on. I expected to be blown away, but it just felt lacking in some ways. Let’s talk about it. Darrow is a Red, the lowest cast in a color coded society. He believes that the Reds are building a better […]

1969: A Brief And Beautiful Trip Back Review

Have you ever read a book that made you want to be friends with the author? 1969: A Brief and Beautiful Trip Back did that for me. The amount of detail and research that went into this was astounding. Plus, it mentions some of the best music ever created. You could create an awesome playlist […]