I love historical fiction, particularly WWII historical fiction, so I couldn’t pass up on The French Photographer. I’ve seen Natasha Lester’s books around but this is the first one I’ve ever read. And I have to say that it was absolutely amazing. The French Photographer is written from dual timelines that alternate throughout the book. It follows […]
The House of Second Chances was a heartwarming story filled with moving family and friendship themes, and characters looking for second chances. It is beautifully written with perfect pacing and extremely likable characters. Although this was my very first Esther Campion novel, it definitely will not be my last. The novel is based around the restoration […]
What a stunning fantasy debut! Seriously fantasy readers, you better have this book on your radar. The Girl King reveals a stimulating plot full of betrayal and sacrifices as characters fight their way to the top. Among the ensemble of casts is Lu, Min, and Nokhai. All three of them have very distinct POV’s that […]
When it comes to retrospective, slice of life, space-dwelling reads about the human condition, no one does it better than Becky Chambers. I adored the third installment in the Wayfarers series focusing on some humans who have settled in the Exodus Fleet, a self-sustaining colony. These books tend to focus on living, the gentle reflection of […]
I have been a long-time viewer of Hank Green and the vlogbrothers, along with the other shows that Hank has hosted, including SciShow and Crash Course, and I feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life for Hank’s debut novel. I have to say that when a copy showed up on my doorstep (thanks to […]
Mirage: something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so. The title of MIRAGE may suggest an optical illusion of sorts, but the story in this book felt so real and touching when I read it. This Moroccan-inspired fantasy brings readers across planets and kingdoms. It touches upon colonization, oppression, and the […]
Welcome to my blog tour stop for Restoration, the third book in the Verity Fassbinder series which is released today! Today I’m going to talk about why you should read this series which will cover some thoughts on each of the three books in the series so far. Stay tuned for the giveaway at the end! 1. […]