"Peter will say I'm a villain, that I wronged him, that I never was his friend. But I told you already, Peter lies." Oh what a dark delight this book was! I really love diving deep into the psyche of a villain and reading how they were made. But this book is so deliciously different. [...]
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Mid-Year Reading Challenge Update
Hello! Hello! Fellow Bookworms! Today marks the end of June and moves us into the second half of the year. At the beginning of the year, I had set some reading goals. This year, I didn't want to just read to hit a number, but wanted to expand the types of challenges I did, and [...]
Arboria Park – Review
"The moment I learned about the power of place and the world beyond home, I was crouching on the cement curb in front of our house on Arbor Circle." From her earliest memories, all Stacy Halloran wanted was to explore the streets of her neighborhood, Arboria Park. Being able to go farther and farther as [...]
Woman No. 17 – Review
"You think you know how a story begins, or how it's going to turn out, especially when it's your own. You don't." Lady Daniels needs many things in her life. She needs a break from her husband. She needs to finish her memoir. She needs a nanny. Karl has already moved out, and in order [...]
The Crowns of Croswald – Review
"In Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic in one secret..." This book was a delight! A magical, joyful delight! At the very beginning, we are introduced to Derwin Edward Night, a young and talented scrivenist heading to serve his new Royal family. Except, he never quite makes it and we are left [...]
Nyxia – Review
"Unlearn your idea of impossible." Five words that summarize the incredible ride this book is about to take you on. To call this debut stunning doesn't feel impactful enough. This book is nuclear in it's impact! Emmett finds himself about to board a spaceship. A winning ticket to a life he and his family have [...]
Grace – Review
Some books you read in great gasping gulps. You devour them. Each word a gluttonous indulgence that you cannot get enough of. Other books demand patience. They require you to slow down. Rather than devouring the words, you sip them, you taste them. They force you to savor each letter. To let them seep into [...]
Review – Girl on the Verge
Girl on the Verge by Pintip Dunn My rating: 3 of 5 stars "My cheeks burn. A foreigner. I may be the daughter of Thai parents, but I was born and raised in America. Which means I'll never be Thai enough. I'll never be good enough." Kan lives in between two cultures. She isn't Thai [...]
Block 46 – Review
There are some books where the synopsis cannot possibly prepare you for what you are about to read. Where the synopsis cannot begin to encompass the words contained within the covers. Where words like shocking and breathtaking are inadequate to describe the experience. Block 46 is one of those books. It's been one week since [...]
The Owl Always Hunts At Night – Review
The Owl Always Hunts At Night by Samuel Bjørk My rating: 4 of 5 stars I admit, I am always a bit nervous when sitting down to start a new crime thriller. I'm afraid it won't be thrilling enough, or compelling enough, or shocking enough. I am especially nervous when reading an author I haven't [...]