I expected way too much of this book and was mostly let down. Sure, it was interesting enough to keep my attention throughout, but I didn’t live up to the hype for me. Stay tuned for my unpopular opinion ahead. BLURB: How far does the apple really fall from the tree? Milly’s mother is a…
The Polygamist’s Daughter – Review
Wow. The first thought that came to mind when I closed this book was simply, wow. What a life. I love when, upon finishing a novel, I’m inspired to immediately hop on here to write my review. Memoirs are some of my favorite books to read, especially about subjects outside of my realm of understanding….
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…
The Mermaid Collector – Review
What could possibly be better for a long, cold weekend than a story about mermaids? Nothing, obviously! The Mermaid Collector was the January book choice in my book club with friends from junior high and high school. Interestingly enough, we’ve all gone our separate ways over the years, but through social media and our love…
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 Secret Lives of Introverts – Review
Since reading Susan Cain’s Quiet a few years ago, I’ve been eager to learn more about the topic of Introversion. The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World, written by Jenn Granneman, the creator of the site and community Introvertdear.com boasted a unique look on the subject that I’ve been unable to experience through any of my previously read…
Someday My Prince Will Come – Review
Someday My Prince Will Come: Adventures of a Wannabe Princess was one of my wonderful Christmas gifts from a friend. She read this book years ago and knew it was something I would love because of my Anglophilia. Memoirs have been among some of my favorite reads since childhood. I enjoy learning about people on a deeper level…
The Night Child – Review
Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and Netgalley for the chance to read and review this novel. Just look at this cover! I’ll admit, I was totally judging this book by its gorgeous cover, hoping the story inside would be as exciting as it sounded from the blurb. I was not disappointed in the least. The Night…
Keep Her Safe – Review
Keep Her Safe by Richard Parker Description: How far would you go to protect your child? Maggie’s daughter Penny is her whole world… and she’d do anything to protect her. So when Maggie wakes one night to find a strange woman in her home, she runs to lock herself in her bedroom with her child….
Anatomy of a Scandal – Review
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria/Emily Bestler Books for allowing a copy of this novel for review. It’s all we hear of lately in the news, a dirty word, a word that makes us dig deep and examine how we feel about the people committing the act, and the victims left behind. Rape. It’s a…
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…
London, Can You Wait? – Review
Thank you to Jacquelyn Middleton and Netgalley for providing ARC for review! After reading (and loving) Jacquelyn Middleton’s London Belongs to Me during the summer, I couldn’t wait to read the sequel, London, Can You Wait?. I’m a huge fan of all things London and knew I would love both books. To my immense excitement, Jacquelyn Middleton allowed me my first…
House of Shadows – Review
Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin: Graydon House for providing an ARC for review. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but the beautiful cover of House of Shadows immediately caught my attention, making me want this book in my hands. The image alone could sell the book without the interesting blurb or story…
Bad Romance – Review
You know when you finish a book and you immediately want to tell everyone you have ever known to read it? Yeah? That JUST happened to me. First, I can’t stop singing Lady Gaga’s, “Rah rah ah-ah-ah! Ro mah ro-mah-mah” and I’m so happy Heather Demetrios paid homage to Mother Monster with her book. The…
Looking For Alaska – Review
I found Alaska when I was on vacation in Colorado, Looking for Alaska that is. One of my favorite memories from our trip was running around Belmar Park in Lakewood, Colorado. It felt so wonderful outside and I had such a euphoric feeling and burst of energy, so I decided to run around the perimeter of the…
How I Lost You – Review
Thank you to Atria/Emily Bestler books and Netgalley for the chance to review this exciting novel. Let me just say, it’s a good thing I didn’t have a paperback copy of this book because I wouldn’t have been able to turn the pages fast enough. Books like How I Lost You are the reason I love…
Oh Sleepur! – Review
I think when a friend shares a book they love with me, it is one of the most special gifts they can give. It’s like they are saying, “Here’s a piece of my soul.” To me, it’s more than just pages, more than a simple book, but a look into a person. When my friend…
The Roanoke Girls – Review
The Roanoke Girls begins with Lane facing her detached mother’s suicide and finding out her mom’s estranged family wants to take her in immediately. Surprised by this elusive part of her mother’s past, Lane is anxious to head to Roanoke and learn more about her family’s history. When she arrives, she is greeted by her effervescent…
The Wildling Sisters – Review
Let me tell you now, folks, The Wildling Sisters by Eve Chase is a summer release you are going to want to pick up. This book captivated me from the very first page. It begins in 1959 at Applecote Manor in Cotswolds, England with the Wilde sisters dragging a body through the landscape. This haunting tale combines…
The Foxe & the Hound – Review
When my fellow Texan, R.S. Grey, releases a new book, I am always eager to read it. Her books always happen to come out at a great time for me, though when is there a bad time to read a book by her? I know her stories will make me laugh because they are always…
Ashes Books & Bobs 