4/5 Stars for First & Then by Emma Mills
Do you know how REFRESHING it is to read a book about teenagers who ACTUALLY go to school and have home life??? (Yes, I am SUCH A TITA. I know!) It pains me to read YA books that revolve around...
View Article2/5 Stars for Boomerang by Noelle August
Lackluster romance. It had a lot of potential in the beginning but once other elements were thrown in, the story felt too unfocused. Sexy romance works with drama in some cases, but not here. There’s...
View ArticleAudiobook Adventures: We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union's collection of essays is equal parts entertaining and insightful with a whole lot of soul all around. She recounts her experiences as a black woman, memories from her childhood in a...
View ArticleThe Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window by Kirsty Moseley
Another addition to my did-not-finish shelf. Why do I willingly put myself through this? Giving myself a pat on the back though for reaching as far as 65%. It was not easy. I had to take an antacid...
View ArticleQuick Fire Review: Pachinko Min Jin Lee
I wish I could write a more detailed review but I'm just at a loss for words. This book was easily one of the best ones I read in 2018. It was an immensely satisfying read. I'm a sucker for historical...
View ArticleAudiobook Adventures: Sex Object by Jessica Valenti
Now I feel angry (or ANGRIER based on yesterday's unexplainable mood swing). Valenti's voice is strong and while she didn't intend for this to be an inspirational book (one that's all rainbows and...
View ArticleIt's OK: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
This is the kind of book that theoretically has everything to entice readers into buying it. The title alone sounds enchanting. A 24-hour bookstore? Yes, please! Sign me up! Said every book nerd EVER....
View ArticleGirl Attempts to Guess the Plot of All 7 Harry Potter Books
source: https://wesleygospel.com/Relax, it's not me who's never seen or read Harry Potter. I'm a huge Potterhead if you don't already know. It's my cousin, Patti. (I know, right? How are we even...
View ArticleDID NOT FINISH: The List: A Novel by Karin Tanabe
The old Sab would get pressured by imaginary blogging rules. She'd finish a book even if she doesn't like it and she'd struggle to write a long review of a book she didn't like. But I'm the new Sab now...
View Article#romanceclass: What Kind of Day (Six 32 Central #1) by Mina V. Esguerra
I’m not much of a fan of this one. I’ve read a lot of Mina’s work but this didn’t blow me away like the others. The timeline was intentionally short and I feel like it hindered parts of the story from...
View ArticleAudiobook Adventures: The Geek Feminist Revolution by Kameron Hurley...
It's not so much as the writing is bad. The title, subtitle and short audiobook description didn't seem to represent what the book really is about: the author's experience and growth as a writer. In a...
View ArticleAudiobook Adventures: I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart
Highly entertaining. Not only did it effectively make me laugh, it also gave me a deeper insight into things like life, family, career as told by Kevin Hart. Who would've thought? Bonus: Kevin Hart...
View ArticleFRUSTRATING: Unravel Me (Shatter Me #2) by Tahereh Mafi
I put myself through this. I willingly cracked open the sequel knowing fully that I didn’t enjoy the first book. I feel like I’m a glutton for punishment. I don’t understand why there were so many...
View ArticleIt's a Four out of Five for My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
Forget the romance. It was great and all. Jase said all the right things at the right moment. Nothing over the top cheesy. Samantha took it all in like a sport, no unnecessary pushback for the sake of...
View ArticleCover Reveal for WE, THE WILDFLOWERS by L.B. Simmons
From USA Today bestselling author L.B. Simmons comes her first Young Adult novel, WE, THE WILDFLOWERS! Check out the beautiful cover! WE, THE WILDFLOWERS will be available on all retailers February 11,...
View ArticleThe Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart (this is a...
I was told that this is a feminist book I should read, one that I would wish existed when I was younger. And I find that it indeed is. I want to get this out of the way: Yes, Frankie could have been a...
View ArticleGet a Chance to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card on the Release Day of Worth...
Today we have the release blitz for Amanda Kelley’s Worth Fighting For! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!Title: WORTH FIGHTING FORAuthor: Amanda KelleyGenre: Contemporary RomanceAbout...
View ArticleQuick Fire Review of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (Spoiler: I really...
I think I have this inability to STAY interested in a mystery book just when answers are being revealed. I had a lot of fun with 3/4 of the book. Characters were interesting, underlying themes spot on,...
View ArticleCover Reveal for RIBBONS OF SCARLET: A Novel of the French Revolution
Today I'm super excited to share the cover of a book coming out on October 1st. Two of the authors co-wrote My Dear Hamilton and I absolutely loved it. Hello? Historical fiction? Another one? I'M...
View ArticleAudiobook Adventures: Wishes and Wellingtons by Julie Berry
Am I too old for middle grade stories? For a second I thought I would have rated this higher if I were younger but then again I was far more pretentious when I was about 9 or 10. I fancied YA books...
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