Why Did I Read? I loved Timekeeper by Tara Sim and The Count of Monte Cristo is a favorite of mine (both movie and book!) so when I heard about this latest book by her, I was sold! My Thoughts: This was a really cool Count of Monte Cristo retelling! It’s a loose retelling: the bones of that story of revenge are there but set in its own unique fantasy world. There are many differences that make the story original […]
Why Did I Read? I have loved Jenn Bennett’s contemporaries! When I heard the synopsis for this one, I was so excited! Historical fiction, romance and European adventures – what else could I want?? My Thoughts: Lady Rogue was such a fun ride! It has nonstop action and adventure as Theo tromps through Eastern Europe in search of her treasure hunting father. Joining her on this journey is Huck, a childhood friend and boy she has so much history with. […]
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 meant to read this one over the summer for a light summery book but never got to it during all my summer madness! However, it was a little fitting that I read it as summer was ending, right? My Thoughts: This was a really cute summery book! Olivia had her summer plans turned upside down when she breaks up with her boyfriend and her summer job doesn’t pan out. She gets a new job at […]
Why Did I Read? I really enjoyed Brigid Kemmerer’s Letters to the Lost and was excited to see what her latest contemporary was like! My Thoughts: Well, I know one thing. I can always trust Brigid to really hit me in the feels with her contemporaries. She manages to craft such heartbreaking stories with realistic family relationships. The push and pull of family and societal expectations and what would you do for those that you love? Where is the line […]