“I am not afraid of death. I am afraid of no longer living.” Daiyu lived a simple life with her parents until her life wasn’t simple at all. Put through horrific trials, Daiyu never gave up hope. She has kept secrets all to protect her life and her future. Four Treasures is lyrically written. From… Continue reading Four Treasures of the Sky, Jenny Tinghui Zhang
Tag: Historical
Unreviewed Books
I'm back with my list of unreviewed books. At my daughter's request, I've been reading a lot of Manga lately, So there are a few on the list. Let's get right to it! The Elf Queen of Shannara, Terry BrooksFantasyGoodreads, Amazon, Bookshop, B&N I read this book when I was a teenager and fell in… Continue reading Unreviewed Books
Two Mini Reviews
I'm back with two short reviews for you today. Sometimes I can review a book, but not as thoroughly as some of my other reviews. Sometimes I don't make notes while reading and that results in a really poor review. Lastly, sometimes a book is so well reviewed I have little to contribute to the… Continue reading Two Mini Reviews
Two Mini Reviews
A Beautiful Poison, Lydia Kang Over the past month, I've been reading a lot of Kang's work. I love how she takes us back in history, giving us a mystery with strong female characters. The trio of friends each has secrets; they have spent years apart and are different from the children they once were.… Continue reading Two Mini Reviews
10 (or 15) New Releases to Look Forward to in May
I know, I know, you're sick of hearing me tell you how hard it was to narrow down this month's choices. So I won't tell you how hard it was, I'm just going to post a lot of new releases that you need to add to your TBR, so let's get to it! The Stardust… Continue reading 10 (or 15) New Releases to Look Forward to in May
Blog Tour- This Rebel Heart, Katherine Locke
This Rebel Heart Katherine Locke Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction Publishing Date: April 5, 2022 About the Book A tale set amid the 1956 Hungarian revolution in post-WWII Communist Budapest. In the middle of Budapest, there is a river. Csilla knows the river is magic. During WWII, the river kept her family safe when they… Continue reading Blog Tour- This Rebel Heart, Katherine Locke
The Impossible Girl, Lydia Kang
(Sorry not sorry that you're stuck reading endless reviews of Kang, as I devour my way through her backlist.) I bought this paperback last year in a mass purchase, and onto the TBR bookshelf, it went. Last week I read Opium and Absinthe in KU and adored Kang's writing style. Then I checked out her… Continue reading The Impossible Girl, Lydia Kang
Circus of Wonders, Elizabeth Macneal
Poor Nell cannot imagine life for herself after her father sells her to the circus. But used to being treated like an outcast because of her birthmarks, this might be the place for her to shine, meet other people in a similar situation to her own, and make some true friends. She misses her brother… Continue reading Circus of Wonders, Elizabeth Macneal
Opium and Absinthe, Lydia Kang
As this book is well-reviewed, I don't have tons more to add that other people haven't already said. I loved the slow build-up of the storyline. I liked Tillie's persistence in everything she did. From writing Nelly to pushing back against her mother and grandmother, she never stopped striving to find justice for her sister.… Continue reading Opium and Absinthe, Lydia Kang
10 New Releases to Look Forward to in February
I haven't been able to do this post in a while because of the problems with my shoulder. But I decided I could do a little bit each day until I had a complete post. I have missed doing this post the past few months, so I'm excited to share with you the new releases… Continue reading 10 New Releases to Look Forward to in February
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