Crimson Reign by Victor S. Deane Creepy Read In embarking upon “Crimson Reign” by Victor S. Deane, I found myself initially grappling with a reading slump, which prolonged my engagement with the book. Yet, as the narrative unfolded, it...
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Worth Every Minute Adding “The Reformatory” by Tananarive Due to my list of completed reads for 2024 brings me a sense of accomplishment. Despite missing its initial surge of popularity in 2023, the...
The Secret of the Butterfly by Dina Dalbar It was Okay Approaching this book with an open mind, I had high hopes, eager to immerse myself in its narrative. However, after three days of avid page-turning, my sentiments gravitate towards mere...
Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly Authentic Read When venturing into the realm of unfamiliar authors, I typically rely on one of two methods: either I’m drawn in by an enticing cover or I delve into some research. In the case of this particular...
Third Eye by Felicia Day Fun Cast of Voices I stumbled upon this book as part of our tradition of reading 12 books a year with my partner, who chose this month’s selection. Little did I know that Felicia Day, known for her roles in...
A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene
A Feather So Black by Lyra Selene Beautifully Retold Immersed in a captivating blend of Romance, Fantasy, and retellings, Lyra Selene’s “A Feather So Black” has become a delightful discovery for me. The novel intricately weaves the...
The Summer She Went Missing by Chelsea Ichaso Forever Friends Having delved into numerous thrillers over the years, my journey took an intriguing turn with Chelsea Ichaso’s “The Summer She Went Missing.” Swift-paced and brimming...
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry Childs Play In my quest to tackle all the books gifted to me this year, I recently delved into a compelling narrative courtesy of my secret Santa. Apologies for the delay in sharing my thoughts; it took some time...
Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin Pretty Cover and Pretty Words Let’s start with the obvious: the cover. It’s stunning. It drew me in like a magnet. Even if this book were titled “The Life of a Bug,” I would have...
Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering Friends or Enemies? Struggling with a reading slump, Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering proved to be the perfect remedy, catapulting me out of my literary lull. From the gripping opening scene where Billie finds herself...