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This is easily a 5 star book! If you enjoy historical fiction this is a MUST read for you. Kristin Hannah’s The Women is a powerful, emotionally stirring novel that offers a fresh and necessary perspective on the Vietnam War. I went into this book not fully aware of the impact and importance of the… Continue reading The Women by Kristin Hannah
In Elyssa Friedland's new novel, Jackpot Summer, the Jacobson siblings are thrust into a whirlwind of drama, laughter, and unexpected challenges when they win a life-changing lottery prize. Expecting their chaotic lives to magically transform into a fairy tale of luxury and ease, the siblings quickly discover that money can’t fix everything—in fact, it might… Continue reading Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez is a powerful novel that weaves together the complex threads of Puerto Rican identity, political corruption, and the elusive American Dream. At its heart, the book is not just a family saga, but also a profound commentary on the intersection of personal and collective histories. Set against the backdrop… Continue reading Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
This was a book that surprised me. I started listening to this one a while back for about 3 minutes and then gave up because I thought it was going to be depressing. Then I came back to this one again weeks later and I really enjoyed this one. It wasn't at all what I… Continue reading How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
This was book#6 in the Improbable Meet-Cute series. This was a novella that was 71 pages so it went quickly. This was a meet cute with a twist I didn't see coming. I'm still not sure how I feel about this one. This is one where you could HATE the guy! Princess Ilaria is sick… Continue reading Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson
This is a novella that is only 40 pages so I'm glad it was short. I will try to be brief with my review since I didn't really like this as much as I expected to. I have liked other books by Guillory so I had higher hopes. This is about 2 characters trapped in… Continue reading Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory
I have been on a mission to be a Meghan Quinn completionist and so I had to add this one. I listened to this one on audio since it had the male character with the great accent. I'd say this one isn't my favorite by Quinn, but this was still a cute story with her… Continue reading The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn
Yellowface is one of those books that after finishing it, you will want to re-read it. It isn't long but it is full of emotion. This one deals with so many different things in such a short time. It deals with racism, plagiarism, the stresses of being a writer, jealousy, friendship, and the publishing industry.… Continue reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
This isn't my typical genre but Fairy Tale by Stephen King was worth the read. I think it could have been 100-200 pages shorter, but still a classic King read. Charlie Reade is a typical teenage boy who is living with his father, as his mother died when he was younger. He is a baseball and… Continue reading Fairy Tale by Stephen King
After the tragic death of Matthew Perry, I HAD to read this one! I (and every person in the world) LOVED Friends! You think you have an idea of who someone is by watching them every week, but you really don't! This one was sad and real and will resonate deeply with readers. “Hi, my… Continue reading Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry