(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
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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
Insomnia, Sarah Pinborough
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway and started it the second arrived. I didn't put it down until 3 hours later when I turned the last page. The thing that drew me to the book is the title and subject, especially considering I've had chronic insomnia for 30 years. I know what it's like… Continue reading Insomnia, Sarah Pinborough
The Oceanography of the Moon, Glendy Vanderah
Riley is healing from a traumatizing past. She is used to living in her own private, often magical world. When Vaughn blows into town, she’s not sure what to think. But the more time they spend together, the more she’s drawn into him. He might not believe in their special brand of magic, but he… Continue reading The Oceanography of the Moon, Glendy Vanderah
Daughter of the Moon Goddess, Sue Lynn Tan
“Was the fleeting joy worth the sorrow that came after?” I don’t know how to review this book! It’s everything special and incredible in the fantasy genre. The infused mythology makes this such a magical read. Xingyin is the strongest of heroines, one that you will cheer on from the very start. She is tested… Continue reading Daughter of the Moon Goddess, Sue Lynn Tan
The Wedding Crasher, Mia Sosa
How lucky am I to receive an ARC of another superbly written, addicting read from author Sosa! The thing I love about her writing is that you can guarantee you're going to love the banter between characters. The tension between Dean and Solange is a slow-burn buildup, and when things finally work out, it's smoking… Continue reading The Wedding Crasher, Mia Sosa
Leaving Blythe River, Catherine Ryan Hyde
I got into Ryan Hyde a few years ago, and I bought this one in my quest to work through her back catalog. Unfortunately, it sat in the dreaded TBR for far too long. As this is well-reviewed, I will keep this review fairly short. While naïve about some things in life, Ethan is intelligent… Continue reading Leaving Blythe River, Catherine Ryan Hyde
The Raven Spell, Luanne G. Smith
Twins Edwina and Mary are unique. Together they run a found object shop. They have a gift for finding shining objects. But the girls are keeping a secret. One that has forced them to move many times over. So when they stumble across Ian, a man who’s recently lost his memories but is working a… Continue reading The Raven Spell, Luanne G. Smith
The Sign for Home, Blair Fell
“Sorrow has edges. The pain will end.” Wow, okay, this will be a challenging book to review because there is such a roller coaster of emotions involved in reading this. I started the book endeared to Arlo and his struggle, but I quickly grew enraged. I loathe, absolutely loathe, when people use religion to justify… Continue reading The Sign for Home, Blair Fell
Star Father, Charlie N. Holmberg
5-stars, all the stars! Here’s the thing, I absolutely adored Star Mother, but Holmberg has outdone herself with Star Father. I always say I don’t have the right words to review her books, and it’s true. But with Star Father, I have all the words and no way to put them in a semblance of… Continue reading Star Father, Charlie N. Holmberg
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