Title: Divinity 36 Series: Tinkered Starsong: Book One Author: Gail Carriger Publisher: Self-Published Length: 333 Pages Category: YA/Teen, Space Opera Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: From the world-building to the characters and the way I became invested in them and their connection to one another, this book simply affirms my love of Gail Carriger’s…
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Review: Liam’s Doom by Robin Schadel
Title: Liam’s Doom Series: The Adventures of Sam Hain: Book One Author: Robin Schadel Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 235 Pages Category: Fantasy, LesFic Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Liam’s Doom gives great imagination and some new characters I’m looking forward to following on more adventures. If it proves anything, it’s that a book in…
Review: Paper Swans by E.M. Lindsey
Title: Paper Swans Author: E.M. Lindsey Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 131 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: This is a short novel, but E.M. Lindsey began it from a place that made it impossible not to feel Shiloh and Dom’s connection. This isn’t insta-love; it’s delayed gratification of a love everyone…
Review: Murder in Shades of Blue and Green by Ripley Hayes
Title: Murder in Shades of Blue and Green Series: DS Charlie Rees: Book One Author: Ripley Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 237 Pages Category: Mystery Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: DS Charlie Rees is most assuredly not the poster child for hardboiled detectives, which makes him all the more endearing for his vulnerabilities. Where…
Review: Enemies to Lovers by Aster Glenn Gray
Title: Enemies to Lovers Author: Aster Glenn Gray Publisher: Kalikoi Length: 92 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Enemies to lovers is, perhaps, a slight exaggeration in the overall scheme of things. There is a sweetness and playfulness to the way Megan and Sarah’s relationship evolves, and it was a fun…
Review: A Thief in the Night by KJ Charles
Title: A Thief in the Night Series: Gentle Art World Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 91 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: As anyone who has read KJ Charles would expect, A Thief in the Night brings all the warm and good feelings and delivers a sweet and sexy romance…
Review: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
Title: In the Lives of Puppets Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Tor Books Length: 417 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: While it would be inaccurate to say this is a perfect book—there a points in the journey that ambled when I wanted them to run—I will always be open to the messages…
Review: Twelve Seconds by Meg Perry
Title: Twelve Seconds Series: Space Coast Mysteries: Book One Author: Meg Perry Publisher: Self-Published Length: 97 Pages Category: Murder Mystery Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: I liked this long novella for its engaging characters and Perry’s poised storytelling style. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The last thing that Air Force Special Agent Greg Marcotte expects…
Review: 2 Dead Fish Named Kevin by L.A. Witt
Title: 2 Dead Fish Named Kevin Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 85 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Witt takes full advantage of the meet-cute and the opportunity to bring these characters together in charmingly romantic ways. Come for the two dead fish, stay for the happy ending. Reviewed…
Review: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
Title: Some Desperate Glory Author: Emily Tesh Publisher: Tordotcom Length: 436 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Teen Fiction Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Engaging with Kyr, as difficult as that frequently is, and a willingness to see her through the good and the bad, is a journey of perseverance that pays off in the end. Reviewed…
Review: Soul Bound by Cari Z
Title: Soul Bound Author: Cari Z Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 146 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Cari Z does the novella/short novel medium so well that she has become a go-to for me in that category. Soul Bound satisfies the craving for a fantasy world with just enough vision and insight…
Review: The Claws of Winter by Nazri Noor
Title: The Claws of Winter Series: Arcane Hearts: Book Seven Author: Nazri Noor Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 237 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The Claws of Winter brings readers one step closer to the end of the Arcane Hearts series, and delivers Jack and Xander one step closer to the altar….
Review: Confetti Hearts by Lily Morton
Title: Confetti Hearts Series: Confetti Hitched: Book One Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 301 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Is the story predictable? Sure. Did I care? Not a bit. I got what I bargained for, and it was good. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Joe Bagshaw doesn’t believe…
Review: Percy and Joe in Degenerate Art by W.H. Lockwood
Title: Percy and Joe in Degenerate Art Series: The Adventures of Percy and Joe: Book One Author: W.H. Lockwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 61 Pages Category: Action/Adventure Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Written exceptionally well is the action scene that reveals who Percy and Joe are. I was invested from the moment the villains…
Review: Not All Himbos Wear Capes by C. Rochelle
Title: Not All Himbos Wear Capes Series: Villainous Things: Book One Author: C. Rochelle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 407 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: C. Rochelle’s Not All Himbos Wear Capes won’t just threaten you with a good time, it delivers. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Xander Big City is supposedly the…
Review: And Then by Taylor Fitzpatrick
Title: And Then Series: Between the Teeth: Book Two Author: Taylor Fitzpatrick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 261 Pages Category: Sports Fiction Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: And then what happened? is the question that needed answered at the end of Coming in First Place. And it still needs answered. Taylor Fitzpatrick might be the only…
Review: Secret State: Enemy by Ripley Hayes
Title: Secret State: Enemy Author: Ripley Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 229 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Full of twists, turns, and danger, Ripley Hayes delivers yet more romantic suspense set against a deadly criminal investigation. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Paul needs to work out who’s trying to kill him…if only…
Review: A Christmas Harbor by Avery Cockburn
Title: A Christmas Harbor Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 102 Pages Category: Holiday Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: A Christmas Harbor is a lovely story of two people connecting and finding joy in each other’s company, which Avery Cockburn set to music and then topped it off with a happy ending…
Review: The Pantomime Prince by Samantha SoRelle
Title: The Pantomime Prince Author: Samantha SoRelle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 26 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The Pantomime Prince is a delicate and heartfelt short story you might want to read as a dessert after a longer angsty book, or an ideal sweet and savory appetizer when preparing for…
Review: The Gentleman’s Book of Vices by Jess Everlee
Title: The Gentleman’s Book of Vices Series: Lucky Lovers of London: Book One Author: Jess Everlee Publisher: Carina Adores Length: 300 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Charlie and Miles are not the authors of their own romance, and that’s one of the many things I enjoyed about this book, apart…
