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A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
I was incredibly excited to read Nesta’s story. From the first novel I felt like there was more to be sussed out from her character and am glad that she was given her own novel. In all of the novels up to this point Nesta has been a harder character to like. She is brass, stubborn and defensive while also being aloof and pretty mean spirited at times. To me, that means she has a story to tell, likely a hard one. I wasn’t wrong. Nesta was brought up entirely different than her sisters. She was raised primarily by her mother, who until now was rarely mentioned. In this novel…
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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Y’all. I need to take a deep breath before I even write this. I finished it two days ago and I am still kinda reeling. I thought about jumping right in for another re-read but decided to continue with the series for now. A Court of Mist and Fury did it, it ruined me. In all seriousness. this was the shit, my jam, a new top 10. SO FUCKING GOOD. I apologize for swearing but I need you to understand my level of emphatic desire for you to read this book. Firstly, I am going to go back to A Court of Thorns and Roses and likely re-rate the book.…
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Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds
This one, however, resonates with me and has become a reliable comfort read that I actually purchase the physical book.
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Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
Binding 13 is a young adult romance novel, written by Chloe Walsh. This was my first read by Chloe and one of those elusive and magical novels where I read it once and immediately dove back in for a second taste. First, this novel is heavy, and you’ve been warned. This brings up uncomfortable topics, shitty situations. Not everyone is able to be saved at the book’s end. That being said, I have reread it multiple times since my first reading earlier this year. The depth of the character building is AMAZING. I was totally surprised when I read it the first time. Once in a blue moon a book…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, A Life by Jane Sherron de Hart
Coming Soon!
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A Court of Wings and Ruin – Sarah J. Maas
Okay guys, I put this book down about 4 minutes ago so you are getting the really fresh thoughts on this one. For my reviews on the previous books in the series click here. There was a lot to this book. There are different plot points playing out and a lot of new supporting characters who all hold their own quite well. I am happy to say that I enjoyed this book as much as I have the previous two. The further I get through the series the more I am convinced that I will be purchasing the hardcover box set that I have been eyeing. (Click here if you…
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Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Suess
Let me first say that Dr. Suess is not always my cup of tea. I think I have seen the Cat in The Hat movie one too many times thanks to an obsessed eight year old. However, Yertle the Turtle is the exception. This is another one of those books that I have managed to hold on to since I was very young. My brother, who is now in his 30s and a paramedic, actually wrote a rap on the front cover. That’s a memory I will be cherishing for years to come, and I am a little tempted to post it. My copy is beat the heck up and…
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Night Cars by Teddy Jam, Art by Eric Beddows
I talk about this book repeatedly in both my first blog post (Science Behind the Smell), and my About section. it only makes sense to make my first children’s book spotlight Teddy Jam’s Night Cars. To be fair, this book is near and dear to my heart. I have memories of it tied to my very early childhood. It hits multiple senses for me – sight, touch and smell. My version of the book is a first edition, published in 1989. The book cover is colorful and interesting, the inside cover is my favorite color, a beautiful deep maroon and the pages are thick and heavy. It also smells absolutely…
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True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle – Avi
Pressure is on, here it is, my first review (queue the dramatic music & spotlight). I thought way too hard about what book to start with. I settled on a book that I have reread time and time again since I read it in middle school: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. For frame of reference this is an older book, published in 1990, my copy is tattered and torn and owned by my mother before me. For shits and giggles I decided to check which edition I have – lo’ and behold it’s a first! My middle school self reads this much differently than I do as an adult.…
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Trouble with the Guy Next Door – Holly Renee
I needed a light read that I knew would end on a good note. In my quest for such a book I looked up some books that I knew would fit the bill. I clicked the trusty Contemporary Romance tag on Goodreads and found one I hadn’t read. That’s how I stumbled on The Trouble with the Guy Next Door by Holly Renee. Just a note, this book was previously published under a different title: Bottom’s Up, let me tell you, renaming was a good call. I don’t know that I would have read this with that title, lol. Guys and Dolls, this was a damn gem. Since we are…
