The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter

If you love Victorian fiction The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter is for you. Let’s jump into my review. Synopsis Mary Jekyll, alone and penniless following her parents’ death, is curious about the secrets of her father’s mysterious past. One clue in particular hints that Edward Hyde, her father’s former friend and a murderer, […]

Classic Horror Retellings

I love a good classic horror, but I also love a good classic horror retelling. I like to see how modern authors take a well-known story and turn it into something a little different and fresh. But not all retellings are created equally. I’ve read some really good ones and some really bad ones. Today […]

Halloween Reads for Toddlers

My 23-month-old loves to read. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Here are a few Halloween reads she’s been loving this year. B is for Boo I can almost recite this book at this point. She loves alphabet books and a this definitely keeps her attention. I love the vintage inspired artwork. It’s […]

My Top Five Goosebumps Books

I’ve been in a nostalgic Halloween mood, and nothing is more nostalgic to me than Goosebumps books. So here are my top five favorites. Reader Beware-You’re in for a scare. Welcome to Camp Nightmare Summer camp isn’t quite what Billy expected. He could live with the weird counselors and bad food, but when other campers […]

The Whitechapel Full Moon Society Review

October has been a good reading month so far. I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read. I just finished up The Whitechapel Full Moon Society. Here are my thoughts. Synopsis When Caroline Foster arrives at the Whitechapel Full Moon Society in search of her missing brother, she finds a dilapidated façade belying an interior as opulent […]

Magic Lessons Review

After I watched Practical Magic two, I knew I wanted to read this series. Let’s get into my thoughts on Magic Lessons. Synopsis Where does the story of the Owens bloodline begin? With Maria Owens, in the 1600s, when she’s abandoned in a snowy field in rural England as a baby. Under the care of […]

Witches Brew Latte

I mentioned Chobani’s new Ube Sweet Cream in my Halloween treats post, so I wanted to show you how I use it. I’ve deemed it a Witches Brew Latte because it’s a fun slightly purple color. It’s my new obsession and I hope you love it as much as I do.

My Favorite Halloween Treats

While I’m trying to get healthier this year, I still enjoy a nice Halloween treat from time to time. That’s part of the season am I right? Plus, it is healthy to enjoy all things in moderation. That’s why I’m narrowing this list down to my absolute favorite Halloween treats. Let’s get to it. Sour […]

Eynhallow Review

I went on a search for a Frankenstein retelling for a post I’m doing later in the month. I stumbled upon Eynhallow and I’m so glad I did. Let’s get to my review. Synopsis ORKNEY ISLANDS, 1797 – Agnes Tulloch feels a little cheated. This windswept place is not the island paradise her husband promised […]

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