I’m Alive! I’m not even sure if there is a single soul out there who is still frequenting this blog, especially considering that I’ve been absent from it for an ENTIRE YEAR. I have good reasons! I promise! So for those that may still be lurking around, here’s what I’ve been up to for the last year! BABY! See, that’s a good enough reason to be gone, right? I had a baby in September 2021 and for pretty much the […]
Why Did I Read? A strict rule follower ends up rooming with a super attractive stranger who works in the adult entertainment industry. I was drawn into this premise from the beginning! My Thoughts: Clara is a straight laced rule follower who has never stepped a toe out of line. She’s determined to withhold the “proper” image her socialite family demands and because of this, has always colored within the lines. Her latest cross country move is the most daring […]
The Code for Love and Heartbreak is an inventive and cute contemporary retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma. It centers around Emma, an analytical number focused, top of her class student. Numbers are black and white and make sense to her – they always do what they’re supposed to and she much prefers straightforward numbers to subjective feelings. As co-president of her school’s coding club, she comes up with the idea for an app to predict a person’s “perfect match” based […]
Happy Fall! While I’m sad to say goodbye to summer, I do love fall so I’m embracing all the cozy fall things that make me happy because in this day and age, we need all the positive things we can get! So while I am already missing the long daylight hours and summer fruits (so sad to say goodbye to my weekly fresh farmer market produce & goodies), I am excited for cozy blankets, crunchy leaves, hot drinks, fall candles […]
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 […]