Why Did I Read? Say the words fairytale retelling and I am there. I don’t know why, but I just love fairytale retellings! I think I love the fairytale stories themselves and also enjoy all the possible alternative twists. It’s a lot of fun. My Thoughts: If you are a fan of retellings, this is not one to miss! The premise is a very unique take on the classic Cinderella story that is inventive and fresh. Sophia and all the […]
Why Did I Read? The synopsis grabbed me right off the bat. It sounded riveting and interesting and then I started seeing all these glowing reviews come flooding in! My Thoughts: I had a really complicated relationship with this book! I really liked parts of the story but some areas also felt lacking. Let me explain. The world that The Grace Year takes place in is one where the men have all the control. The women are expected to be […]
Why Did I Read? I love fairy tale retellings. Every time that’s in a blurb, I’m like I need it! My Thoughts: I really loved the first half of this book! This Snow White retelling was super original and had some really fascinating aspects and twists on the classic Snow White fairytale. That’s my favorite part about retellings — seeing the unique twists that authors come up with and how they fit into this brand new story and still seeing […]
So recently I binge read the entire To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before series by Jenny Han. Here’s the thing. I am and always will be a fantasy gal. Contemporaries aren’t my go to so I was a little nervous heading into the series. I couldn’t have been more surprised by how much I loved it! I had so many thoughts and feelings as I read through these books and I think the best way for me to articulate them […]
There comes a time in every reader’s life when a story grabs you so hard that you become consumed by it. It’s all you want to live and breathe and it encompasses your life! It can be rare but when it happens, you know that you’ve discovered something special and that something special is a book and story that will stay with you for a long time, a story that carves out a little spot in your heart to stay […]