“They’ve gone through so much for me, like covering up an actual murder. The least I can do is pretend to like their hideous outfits.”― Jesse Q. Sutanto, Four Aunties and a Wedding Goodreads Synopsis: Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived,... Continue Reading →
My favorite book of the month October 2024: Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
“We will never accomplish anything worthwhile in life if we require the guarantee of success at the onset.”― Sherry Thomas, The Burning Sky Goodreads Synopsis: It all began with a ruined elixir and a bolt of lightning. Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's been told. The one prophesied for years to... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Rosie’s Wild Ride
Title: Rosie's Wild Ride Author: Paige Murray Illustrator: Kristen Humphrey Publication Date: October 8, 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Meet Rosie, the big horse with even bigger dreams! In Rosie’s Wild Ride, Clydesdale horse Rosie and her cowgirl friend Oakley want... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Grampy’s Chair by Rebecca Thomas
Title: Grampy's Chair Author: Rebecca Thomas Publisher: Annick Press Publication Date: September 17, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Grampy’s chair sits in the middle of his living room and always keeps an eye on My Love. The Chair is the... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Book of August 2024: Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
“My Google search history alone was probably enough to put me on a government watch list. I wrote suspense novels about murders like this. I’d searched every possible way to kill someone. With every conceivable kind of weapon.”― Elle Cosimano, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It Title: Finlay Donovan is Killing It Author: Elle Cosimano Publisher: Minotaur Books... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read for July 2024: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
“Reality told us we would fail. But again and again, we fought. We perserved . We rose.”― Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Blood and Bone Title: Children of Blood and Bone Author: Tomi Adeyemi Publisher: Henry Holt Company Publication Date: March 6, 2018 Goodreads Synopsis: They killed my mother.They took our magic.They tried to bury us.Now we rise.... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: The Lots-of-Time Machine by: Paulette Bogan
Title: The Lots-of-Time Machine Author/Illustrator: Paulette Bogan Publisher: Two Lions Publication Date: July 2, 2024 Thank you NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Description Fifi the raccoon is trying desperately to get her family to play with her. But everyone is too busy, busy, busy! What’s a girl to do?... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of June 2024: A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
“Lucifer, why did so many human emotions feel like physical illness? It was a wonder humans didn’t visit the doctor on an hourly basis.”― Sarah Hawley, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Title: A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon Author: Sarah Hawley Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 7, 2023 Goodreads Synopsis: Mariel Spark... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book Review: Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede
I announced at the beginning of the month that I was participating in the Middle Grade Carousel Monthly Challenge. This month's theme was cold-blooded animals. I decided to pick dragons for my cold-blooded creature. This classic has been on my shelves for awhile. Princess Cimorene is bored of being a princess. So she runs away... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of May 2024
“For the sake of trust building, the third chapter will follow the second. But then we will jump directly to chapter five, do you understand? No chapter four. Why? Because sometimes things don’t go like they should.”― Allie Brosh, Solutions and Other Problems Title: Solutions and Other Problems Author; Allie Brosh Publisher: Gallery Books Publication Date: September... Continue Reading →