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“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 →
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 →
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 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 →
Today's bookish talk is about mysteries. I don't really like graphic blood or guts, so I tend to lean more on the side of cozies or historical mysteries. But, I do like an occasional thriller, if it focuses on the psychological aspect. No matter what subgenre, here are the things I look for in a... Continue Reading →
“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 →
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 →
“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 →
I'll be the first to admit, I have not been consistent with posting and following through with all of the blog features I've started. The two things I have stuck with from the beginning is posting my favorite book I read each month and my most anticipated book releases of the month. I thought it... Continue Reading →
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 →
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