When We Let Go, Rochelle B. Weinstein

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 energyrae2 Comments

"Being strong… it doesn't always mean being tough. It means letting those terrible feelings in, not pushing them away. It's letting yourself feel all of it." I had a feeling this would be an emotional read. I've wanted to read more of Weinstein's work because 'This is Not How it Ends' was such an emotional… Continue reading When We Let Go, Rochelle B. Weinstein

Amelia Unabridged, Ashley Schumacher

February 15, 2021February 16, 2021 energyrae2 Comments

Do you ever read a digital book and find yourself highlighting so much text that your notes are incredibly full, and you have trouble deciding which of the many things you’ve highlighted should be a part of your review? There are so many aspects to this book that I love it’s making it hard to… Continue reading Amelia Unabridged, Ashley Schumacher

Release Day- Branded By a Song, LJ Evans

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 energyraeLeave a comment

BOOK DETAILS: Title: Branded by a SongAuthor: LJ EvansPublisher: Self-publishedPublication Date: February 3, 2021Genre: standalone, contemporary romanceTropes: rock star, single parent, small-town, slow burnASIN: B08TVZ44HCISBN: 979-8593596888Format: Print and digital BOOK DESCRIPTION: Hearts aren’t limited to just one love song. Country-Rock Star Single Mom Child Prodigy Small-Town Slow Burn Standalone Novel Has this country-rock legend finally met his match? A woman who… Continue reading Release Day- Branded By a Song, LJ Evans

The Castle School (for Troubled Girls), Alyssa B. Sheinmel

January 26, 2021March 2, 2021 energyraeLeave a comment

I normally don’t do two posts in one day because let’s face it, I’m normally so buried under my TBR that I just plug along at a steady pace. But this weekend I found my bed my more preferable than the outside world and I got a metric ton of reading done. And so now… Continue reading The Castle School (for Troubled Girls), Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Branded By a Song, LJ Evans

January 24, 2021February 3, 2021 energyraeLeave a comment

“When I’m with you, all the holes go away, and all I feel is complete.” I had an inkling how rough things were with Tristan in the previous books where we met her. But I didn’t know how bad things really were. When pain consumes you, swallowing you whole, leaving you no room to expand… Continue reading Branded By a Song, LJ Evans

Sweet Bean Paste, Durian Sukegawa

January 20, 2021 energyrae1 Comment

My dear friend recommended this book and she has never steered me wrong. So I decided I needed to grab myself a copy. This is a must read that should be on everyone's TBR. Everyone has a story to tell, and it’s not always in their words. For Sentaro, his story is in his actions.… Continue reading Sweet Bean Paste, Durian Sukegawa

A Thousand Boy Kisses, Tillie Cole

October 24, 2018 energyrae

Last month I put out a call for recommendations on books that will give me an ugly cry, quite a few people answered and this week, in between ARC's I snuck in A Thousand Boy Kisses, and ugly cry I did. Here's my review: I love young adult novels, I love that reviewers forewarned me… Continue reading A Thousand Boy Kisses, Tillie Cole