Sam and Willow are complete opposites. Sam is analytical and designs video games for a living. Willow is a musician, taking after their very famous mother, who was a singer. At the center of their lives is Gloria, their aunt who raised them after their mother died. Each sister is facing personal issues. For me,… Continue reading Write My Name Across the Sky, Barbara O’Neal
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Where the Truth Lies, Anna Bailey
In Where the Truth Lies, Bailey explores racism, bigotry, family abuse, the cycle of abuse carried down through generations, homophobia, the toxicity of conversion therapy, and so much more. At the center of this town is the church, with a twisted pastor who uses the congregation to fuel his hatred using his rigid beliefs, living… Continue reading Where the Truth Lies, Anna Bailey
Dark Roads, Chevy Stevens
For decades, young women have been disappearing along the Cold Creek Highway. So when Amber disappears, it hits many people hard, especially the two main characters of our story, Hailey and Beth. Told in their viewpoints, we learn more about these incredibly strong women, who will get to the bottom of Amber’s disappearance, even when… Continue reading Dark Roads, Chevy Stevens
Once Upon a River, Diane Setterfield
This is a difficult review for me to write because I don’t have the words for how much I loved reading it. While it had a bit of a slow start for me, this character-driven world quickly drew me into the lives of everyone involved. The lush descriptions bring this town and these people to… Continue reading Once Upon a River, Diane Setterfield
Blog Tour- The Block, Ben Oliver
The Block (The Loop Trilogy #2) by by Ben Oliver Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction Publishing Date: May 4, 2021Publisher: Chicken House Books-Scholastic About the Book In the second book of The Loop trilogy, Luka is trapped in a fate worse than death. But now that he knows the truth about what him and his fellow… Continue reading Blog Tour- The Block, Ben Oliver
Blog Tour-You & Me at the End of the World, Brianna Bourne
You & Me at the End of the World by Brianna Bourne Release Date: July 20, 2021Publisher: Scholastic PressGenre: YA DystopianPages: 368ISBN: 9781338712636 About the Book This is no ordinary apocalypse... Hannah Ashton wakes up to silence. The entire city around her is empty, except for one other person: Leo Sterling. Leo might be hottest… Continue reading Blog Tour-You & Me at the End of the World, Brianna Bourne
Signs We Don’t See, Carrie Beamer
Signs We Don’t See a fast read that takes place before the internet and deals with dating and mental illness. Etta’s father is mentally suffering from something, and it’s taking a toll on her family. He has delusions and is obsessed with the signs around town. With her father not working, Etta picks up as… Continue reading Signs We Don’t See, Carrie Beamer
Just One Look, Lindsay Cameron
I confess this one had a slow start for me, and I almost gave up on it. Cassie’s obsession got repetitive in the day-to-day of her job. But after we hit roughly 40% in, the story really unfolds, and the pacing picks up. Cassie is the epitome of an unreliable narrator, and not just because… Continue reading Just One Look, Lindsay Cameron
The Other Passenger, Louise Candlish
Jamie is nearing fifty. He’s in a long-term relationship and working at a coffee shop. While not the most ideal job, it suits him fine. When he makes new friends on the morning ferry, his life takes a drastic turn. But when his friend Kit goes missing, we see how easily things we thought were… Continue reading The Other Passenger, Louise Candlish
Bad Loki, Rosemary A. Johns
I love that this world ties into her Rebel worlds but is a world unto itself. Autumn's guardians are all unique, and the bond she has with each of them is special. Loki is a special guy, and there is bad blood between the two. But sometimes, it's easier to work together against your enemies… Continue reading Bad Loki, Rosemary A. Johns
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