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March 2017 OwlCrate Unboxing and Review

photo credit:  @thebookranterGreetings Friends!Today I wanted to give you an unboxing of the March OwlCrate box along with a review of the book that was included! OwlCrate is a monthly subscription box that includes a newly released young adult novel and 3 to 5 bookish items.  March's theme was "Sailors, Ships, and Seas" and contained… Continue reading March 2017 OwlCrate Unboxing and Review

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BOOK REVIEW: Starting Over on Blackberry Lane by Sheila Roberts (Romance)

 Greetings Friends! Today I am so excited to be participating in a blog tour stop for the cozy Romance book Starting Over on Blackberry Lane by Sheila Roberts. Rating: Synopsis:Stefanie Stahl has a husband with renovation ADD.  He can't seem to finish anything he starts and her house is littered with his projects.  If he doesn't smarten up,… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Starting Over on Blackberry Lane by Sheila Roberts (Romance)

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BOOK REVIEW: Killing Kate by Alex Lake (Psychological Thriller)

Greetings Friends!This book pulled double duty this month!  Not only was it something that I was really interested in reading, but it was also chosen by my book club as our pick for this month!  We haven't met yet to discuss it, but once that happens, I can post an update with any additional feedback… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Killing Kate by Alex Lake (Psychological Thriller)

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Book Review: The Azrael Initiative by K. Hanson

Greetings Friends!I was graciously contacted by the author of The Azrael Initiative and a copy was sent to me for free in exchange for my honest and thoughtful review.  All thoughts, opinions, and feels are my own.Rating:Genre:  Thriller, ActionRelease Date:  March 3, 2017 Synopsis:Best friends Kayla, an engineering student, and Olivia, a nursing student, are nearing the end of… Continue reading Book Review: The Azrael Initiative by K. Hanson

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Blog Tour: Where Do Dreams Come From? (Children’s)

Greetings Friends!Today I am so excited to be participating in a blog tour stop for the personalized children's picture book Where Do Dreams Come From? Rating:  Synopsis:A magical story that will satisfy even the most curious child and expand their imagination about Dream Land, the place where dreams are made.  After all, what child wouldn't love… Continue reading Blog Tour: Where Do Dreams Come From? (Children’s)

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Children’s Book Reviews!

Greetings Friends!I have a few children's books that I wanted to share with you, which were sent to me from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review, but as always, thoughts, feelings, and opinions are all my own!Many thanks to Little Bee Books for contacting me to review some of their newly released… Continue reading Children’s Book Reviews!

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Book Review of Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

Greetings Friends!  Here is my book review for the summer thriller Before the Fall by Noah Hawley!Rating:Genre:  Mystery, SuspenseReleased:  2016Synopsis:"The truth needs a hero."On a foggy summer night, eleven people depart Martha's Vineyard headed for New York.  Sixteen minutes into the flight, the unthinkable happens.  The only survivors include Scott, a down on his luck… Continue reading Book Review of Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

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BOOK REVIEW: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena (Psychological Thriller)

THE COUPLE NEXT DOORbyShari LapenaGenre:  Domestic ThrillerPublisher: PenguinDate of Publication: August 23, 2016Number of Pages: 316It all started at a dinner party. . .A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives.Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena (Psychological Thriller)

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BOOK REVIEW: Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris (Thriller)

Greetings Friends!Today, I have a review of the debut novel by B.A. Paris Behind Closed Doors!Rating:Genre:  Psychological ThrillerReleased:  2016Synopsis:  By all appearances, Jack and Grace have the perfect marriage.  They are beautiful, wealthy, and elegant.  He is a dedicated attorney helping battered women.  She is a flawless homemaker, masterful cook, and dotes on her disabled sister.… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris (Thriller)

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Book Review: Eleanor and Park (Spoiler Free)

photo credit: @bookishteacherEleanor and Park by Rainbow RowellGenre:  Young Adult, Romance, ContemporaryReleased:  2013Rating:Synopsis:  Two misfits.  One extraordinary love. Set over the course of one school year, this is the story of two star-crossed sixteen year olds - smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try.Thoughts:Because I had… Continue reading Book Review: Eleanor and Park (Spoiler Free)

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Book Review: And I Darken (Spoiler Free)

And I Darken (Book 1 of 3 to The Conquerers Saga) by Kiersten WhiteGenre:  Young Adult, Historical FictionReleased:  2016Rating: Synopsis:  "Let her be strong.  Let her be sly.  And let her be ugly."This is the first in a trilogy set during the mid-15th century that tells the story of siblings Lada and Radu, who are abandoned… Continue reading Book Review: And I Darken (Spoiler Free)