In the last book of the Time Box series, the Lanes have landed in 1963. In sunny California, the Lanes could almost rest easy if they didn't have a madman intent on taking them out. They're worried Robert will send Silas after them yet again. They can't rest until they take down Robert and Janus… Continue reading Crown City, John A. Heldt
Tag: Historical
The Last House on the Street, Diane Chamberlain
Before I get to my review, I want to let yall know I had shoulder surgery on Monday, and I'm not healing well from it. My posting might be spotty, as trying to get a post out takes me so much longer because of the amount of pain I'm in. Yesterday's post was already scheduled… Continue reading The Last House on the Street, Diane Chamberlain
The Refuge, John A. Heldt
The Lanes have been running through time for a long time. Now In Hawaii in 1941, they know the horror that awaits them. They know Robert's plans, and they know Bain is set to carry them out. Can they stop Bain from altering the trajectory of the second world war? You know, I was reading… Continue reading The Refuge, John A. Heldt
The Forest of Vanishing Stars, Kristin Harmel
Books that take place during the World Wars are my favorite. With the bonus of having a person raised in the woods as a survivalist, I thought this would be an easy home run. But unfortunately, for all the strength Yona was supposed to have, I found her lack of assertiveness weak. She let people… Continue reading The Forest of Vanishing Stars, Kristin Harmel
10 Books to Look Forward to in May
I'm back with my list of 10 book releases coming soon. Some months it can be really hard narrowing down which books to add. I have a feeling I'm going to blow my book budget out of the water in May. Let's get to it! The Block, Ben OliverYA/DystopianReleases May 4th About the Book:In the… Continue reading 10 Books to Look Forward to in May
The People of Ostrich Mountain, Ndirangu Githaiga
I adore this cover š We start the story following WambÅ©i and her life as a teen. When she goes to a boarding school, things change for the better for her. The act of going to this school is elite, and it sets her apart from her peers. We meet one of her teachers, Eileen,… Continue reading The People of Ostrich Mountain, Ndirangu Githaiga
The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett
About the Book:The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister… Continue reading The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett
10 Books to Look Forward To in February
There are so many wonderful books releasing in February it's been incredibly hard picking out the ones to make the list. I am going to have so much reading to do next month. Let's get to it. Prepped, Bethany MangleYAFebruary 23rd Blurb:Always be ready for the worst day of your life. This is the mantra… Continue reading 10 Books to Look Forward To in February
Sea Spray, John A. Heldt
Sea Spray, the third book in the Time Box series, brings us to the roaring twenties. The Laneās land themselves in a fantastic mansion and are making friends. They hope this move might be their last move as they settle into their new lives. Devereaux is still on the hunt for the Lanes, so they… Continue reading Sea Spray, John A. Heldt
The Arsonists’ City, Hala Alyan
āAn outcry in an echo chamber isnāt much of an outcry.ā Told in alternating viewpoints and timelines, The Arsonists City tells the story of a family in turmoil after the patriarch, Idris, decides to sell the family home in Beirut. Through the 3 siblings, we learn of their lives, their connection to Beirut, and each… Continue reading The Arsonists’ City, Hala Alyan
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