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)”
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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”
Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy
Twitter summary: Abby is rescued from a psycho but is desperate to get back to Colombia to save young girls being held hostage. The good: Although completely predictable, I enjoyed the storyline overall. Kennedy left multiple doors open to explore other character storylines (hello, Trevor and Isabel!) and I will read them whenever I needContinue reading “Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy”
Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting
Twitter summary: The owners of a cupcake cafe and a Scottish pub are new next door neighbours and then, food clashes. The good: This is exactly what I needed to get me out of my reading slump — lively banter, sexual tension and an actual plot! I loved Blaire (think of a fabulous 50s characterContinue reading “Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting”
The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren
Twitter summary: Two assistants to a famous husband-wife home reno duo are required to spend time with each to keep the marriage alive. The good: I enjoyed the slow burn from enemies (colleagues who can’t stand each other) to friends (we’re in this together) to lovers of Carey and James’ relationship. I think that’s it.Continue reading “The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren”
A Promised Land by Barack Obama (audiobook)
Twitter summary: The first four years of Obama’s presidency. The good: While listening to the audiobook, I sometimes forgot that this all happened in real life. I throughly enjoyed listening to Obama’s detailed retrospective of his first term as POTUS. However, be prepared to re-read / rewind to fully understand the minute details and anecdotes.Continue reading “A Promised Land by Barack Obama (audiobook)”
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: Tamlin locks up Feyre. Rhys rescues her and they team up to prepare for the upcoming war. Oh, and they fall in love. The good: I wish I could go back in time and read this book for the first time again. I did the next best thing: listened to the audiobook soContinue reading “A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas”
Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline
Twitter summary: A woman’s husband goes missing and she does everything to get him back. The good: I’m still on the audiobook kick and so, the good of this book is the audiobook narrator. Michelle St. John did a wonderful job narrating this book. She made it entertaining and somewhat bearable. The bad: I wasContinue reading “Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline”
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: A human girl kills a wolf, who turns out to be a faerie. A faerie high lord brings her to his land as payment. They fall in love and he sends her away to protect her. Yet, she comes back to save him… The good: I wanted to re-read the series in preparationContinue reading “A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas”
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