Tarryn Fisher and Willow Aster took gender stereotypes and kicked them in the balls. It’s no secret I love everything Tarryn Fisher writes, so when I saw she was pairing with Willow Aster, another author I love, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. I’m grateful for the opportunity to read an…
Category: Romance
The Surviving Trace – Review
My first Calia Read book was a hit! First of all, I just have to brag on this woman because I think I might have a crush on her. 😉 I had the privilege of chatting with her on Instagram while I was reading this book and she was incredibly nice and personable. I’ve always been amazed…
Blind Kiss – Review
ARC was generously provided through a Facebook giveaway in Renee’s fan group. If you have been an avid reader for any length of time, you’re sure to have experienced the dreaded (possibly at times, coveted) book hangover. While I’ve read many awesome five star books this year, I’ve only experienced one book hangover until this point….
The Girl Before & Shattered Pearls – Mini Reviews
The Girl Before I wasn’t sure what to expect heading into this novel, having forgone the reading of the blurb. I added this novel to my TBR some time ago based on several rave reviews shortly after it’s release. I do love a good Thriller. My latest obsession has become audiobooks! My productivity has improved…
All Your Perfects – Review
How to review a Colleen Hoover book: write, erase, repeat until you’re a basket case. Why? Because nothing I say about Colleen’s writing will ever properly convey my feelings about her books. Lucky for her, my reviews have no merit (ha!) on her success. Colleen doesn’t need us to sell her books, she barely needs…
Pieces of Eight – Review
I’ve taken days to write this review because I simply don’t know what to say about this book. We’re not even halfway through the year yet, and I’ve already read so many amazing novels. I honestly am scared about making a list of favorites at the end of the year! Whitney Barbetti’s Mad Love Duet is without…
Waterfall Effect – Review
I was lucky enough to meet my birthday buddy, K.K. Allen, in February at Holidays with the Belles in Dallas. At the time I still hadn’t read any of K.K’s books yet, despite her sitting on my TBR list for over two years (sorry!). After meeting and LOVING her, I figured it was time to…
Six Feet Under – Review
Oh, my heart. I’m not even halfway through this book at the moment of writing this, but I had to stop and quickly jot down thoughts before I’ve forgotten them. This book explains the substance of our feelings as humans. The main thing all of us want is to be loved unconditionally, to know no…
Legendary – Review
Thank you to Flatiron Books for the chance to read and review this novel. After reading Caraval not long ago, I was ecstatic to see Legendary available on Netgalley. Though Caraval didn’t quite live up to the hype for me, I was still anxious to continue with the series and hopefully be able to find out just who the mysterious Legend…
Up in the Treehouse – Review
Oh, you guys, I knew this was going to happen. I knew I was going to curse myself for waiting so long to read Up in the Treehouse by the lovely K.K. Allen. This book has been sitting on my TBR from practically the moment it released, and why? Because I’m a dumb procrastinator. Give me ALL…
In The Gray – Review
I love supporting Indie authors, especially authors who were inspired to write books by my favorite authors! A.D. McCammon is one of the authors I have followed for a long time, but have failed to pick up books by. Through Kat Savage‘s reader group, I was lucky enough to score a copy of McCammon’s upcoming release, In…
Caraval – Review
Like many of us, I bought Caraval because I kept seeing it everywhere and the cover is just SO pretty! It makes me happy to look at it. Much like the cover, the wonderful world of Caraval was whimsical and enchanting, feeling like a modern fairytale. The first half of this story was full of exciting potential…
Thorn in My Heart – Review
I have been recommended Thorn in My Heart, the first book in the Lowlands of Scotland series, several times in the past couple of years. When I seem to forget about it, it comes up in conversation again. Finally, I decided to grab it from my library during Spring Break and start on this retelling of Jacob, Rachel,…
The Room on Rue Amelie – Review
Many thanks to Gallery Books and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this novel. By now many of you may know how much I love World War II Historical Fiction. There’s something about this period in history I find incredibly captivating. Each story is so immersive in the human experience, offering some form…
The Idea of You – Review
Well, y’all, I joined the bandwagon. I read The Idea of You after numerous suggestions from practically everyone in the book community, at least in my little Romance neck of the woods. After reading, I can see why so many women love this story, but I can’t say it appealed to me in the same way. Sure,…
Kiss Me Like You Mean It – Review
Everything about this book makes me excited. The cover, the story, the setting(s) – J.R. Rogue knocked it out of the park with her third novel. This is not your typical love story. It’s raw, revealing, and you may find your heart snagging on some of the shattered dreams inside. Nevertheless, the best books are…
Weightless – Review
I have had Weightless on my Kindle for over a year, and on my TBR even longer. Everyone raves about Kandi Steiner’s books in the Romance world, and I knew it was time to get on board, especially after meeting her in person at Holidays with the Belles. Kandi was ridiculously awesome and gracious! After enjoying Weightless as much as…
The Sounds of Secrets – Review
The Sounds of Secrets was my second Whitney Barbetti book after reading Ten Below Zero at the end of last year. She’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine, making me eager to read the rest of her novels! Of the two novels I’ve read, I can attest to the heart poured into the stories and the powerful message…
For Now – Review
I’m always nervous to read debut novels of Indie authors because the stories are often hit or miss. If you’re like me, let me ease your mind: Kat Savage has without a doubt written a hit with For Now. I’m not just saying that because I’m a fan of Kat’s poetry collections. Of course, I hoped to love this…
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Review
I make it my personal mission to give my honest opinion on the books I read, no matter how difficult it might be. It’s hard to write negative reviews. It hurts me every single time, because I know authors pour their hearts and souls into their books. It feels like I’m criticizing someone’s child when…
Ashes Books & Bobs 