Funny, warm, and filled with the stickiness of life in the thick of child-rearing, Is She Really Going Out with Him perfectly captures life in your mid-30s. Anna Appleby isn’t really sure how to approach dating, so when her children start suggesting options, she decides to run with it. Their selections are hilarious, and the […]
A beautifully tragic story about the ugliest parts of humanity, Demon Copperfield follows Damon Fields, who is dealt crap cards from the start, from a young boy into manhood as he faces impossible circumstances. As a reader, I was hopelessly optimistic that every opportunity would be where he “overcomes it all,” yet that is not […]
Yamilet is a typical 16-year-old girl, except her best friend won’t speak to her after she comes out, and her brother never seems to take anything seriously. Multiplying her stress is her faith telling her she shouldn’t exist. And oh ya, she’s moving to a new Catholic school where she and her brother will be […]
Really loved this book! Published 2023 by Simon & Schuster Soundtrack: Glory and Gore – Lorde Enthralling, well crafted, and with sizzling chemistry, a girl who can wield a dagger and a prince who has been raised to hunt her down, Powerless was a delightful reminder of how satisfying YA fantasy can be to read. […]
Really liked this book Narration: 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚗 𝙼𝚌𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚞𝚜 Published 2023 by Avon and Harper Audio Soundtrack: Georgia by Vance Joy Fun, flirty, and based in a factitious magical Georgia town, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 follows Llewellyn “Wells” Penhallow and Gwynnevere Jones first as rivals, then partners as they explore a mysterious force dampening Gwen’s magic. Much in […]
OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK!!! Audiobook narrated by Kyla Garcia Published 2024 by Berkley Romance Soundtrack: Smash into You by Beyoncé Tender, passionate, fun, and full of pinning, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹 𝘝𝘰𝘸𝘴 is a beautiful take on second chances, found family, and reckoning with your flaws. I teared up so many times reading this book— both the […]
Really Loved this book! Contemporary Romance/ open door Published 2024 by Berkley Soundtrack: Bad Idea Right – Olivia Rodrigio You guys, this book! I was nervous going in, but honestly, it blew me away. My third Ali Hazelwood book this year, 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦, with its intimate, entertaining, and unique premise, might be my favorite. […]
Not for me Genre: Contemporary Literature/ retelling Published 2024 (Free advanced copy provided by Forever Publications ) Soundtrack: Good Graces – Sabrina Carpenter Do you ever read a book waiting for the unlikable main character to redeem themselves? I think sometimes there is just nothing to like Our MC, Rachel Weiss, is many things: selfish, […]
Liked Published 2024 by Odyssey Media (I received an advanced copy) Soundtrack: I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday by Leona Lewis For fans of made-for-TV movies with holiday haters turned Christmas enthusiasts, 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 felt equal parts sweet and predictable. Christmas-obsessed Noel (yes, this level of cheese) Anderson has been striking […]
Captivated Romance (fade to black) Published 2024 by Putnam Books soundtrack: August – Taylor Swift Moving, warm, teaming with just enough humor for happy tears and depth for sad ones, 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 will be on my shortlist for favorite romances of the year. Ali is stuck. Between losing her mother, her unfulfilling marriage turned impassioned […]
