Twitter summary: Henley and Graeme, work rivals are competing for the same promotion, are on an adventurous Galapagos Island cruise together. I wish I was on this cruise! The good: This book makes me want to go back to Ecuador and explore this beautiful planet. Oh, how I missing travelling! There were beautiful moments betweenContinue reading “Shipped by Angie Hockman”
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The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen
Twitter summary: Emma Saylor spends three weeks with her maternal grandmother and mother’s family to discover they have always been a part of her. The good: I loved the initial plot and lead up. I was immediately intrigued by Waverly’s story and Emma Saylor’s (I can’t decide if she’s an Emma or a Saylor soContinue reading “The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen”
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Twitter summary: Set during California’s gold rush, Michael is drawn to Angel for better or for worse. Spoiler alert – he doesn’t give up / lose faith. The good: Let me preface with the fact that I am not religious but I decided to read this book anyway (mostly because it has a good ~200,000Continue reading “Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers”
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Twitter summary: The perfect COVID-19 pandemic physical distancing book because Kallias, the Shadow King, must stay at a distance to not accidentally touch anyone.* The good: This was sold to me as a Slytherin (because the “good” girls shouldn’t always be the winners) YA fantasy/romance story and the best part is that it’s a standaloneContinue reading “The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller”
The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski
Twitter summary: The general’s daughter wins a bid for Arin at the market and brings him home. The good: I’m trying to come up with something but having a difficult time. Maybe I can say I enjoyed Jess’ personality but that would be a stretch. I didn’t understand her purpose and her friendship with KestrelContinue reading “The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski”
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Twitter summary: “It never occurred to me that you might be mine.” The good: This book gave me all the feels — seriously, I had tears in my eyes and I melted several times over the sweetness that is Mandrew and Maisie. I know I’m reading this book a bit late or it could beContinue reading “In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren”
Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh
Twitter summary: Elena, now Angel made, is training against the impeding threat of Lijuan or… is the threat coming from another angel wanting power? The good: I love Elena’s budding relationship with each of Raphael’s Seven. Each character has been beautifully constructed for a specific purpose and I’m curious about their individual stories. Book 2Continue reading “Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh”
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (MinaLima illustrated edition)
Twitter summary: Not just the book that started it all for Rowling – this edition is beautifully illustrated and it’s stunning. The good: I have no words to describe how beautiful this edition is of the first Harry Potter book. No words. I just want to stare it all day, every day. The book andContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (MinaLima illustrated edition)”
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Twitter summary: Daphne and the duke make an agreement to help each other out but end up falling in love… The good: I will fully admit the only reason I read this book was because of the Bridgerton Netflix show that I binged watched. I was intrigued by the tv series and thoroughly enjoyed it.Continue reading “The Duke and I by Julia Quinn”
Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh
Twitter summary: Elena, a vampire hunter, is requested by Raphael, the archangel of New York, to hunt another archangel gone bad. The good: I loved the world-building details and intricacies — I’m still not entirely sure what is going on or what is going to happen and I’m here for it! Who are all theseContinue reading “Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh”
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