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Book Review: The Historian
The Historian By Elizabeth Kostova This is a book I’d never heard of before coming across it on Goodreads Bookswap, which is a shame, because it’s a gem. Most of the vampire stories that have come out...
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Book Review: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) By Jennifer Ashley Now, this is not normally the type of book I review on here. I like a fun romance novel as well as the next girl, but they...
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Book Review: The Witch’s Daughter
The Witch’s Daughter by Paula Brackston In Wessex, England in 1628, Bess Hawksmith’s mother is tried and hung as a witch. Poor and alone in the world, the only hope Bess has of surviving the lynch mob...
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Book Review: Code Name Verity
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein I hesitated over whether to write a review of this book for the simple fact that I wasn’t sure how to convey why I liked it without some major spoilers. I’m still not...
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Book vs. Movie: Cloud Atlas
I read half the book, then watched the movie, then read the other half of the book, so everything was still fresh for comparison. And this is one of the few times where I can’t make a clear decision...
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Book Review: Heart’s Blood
Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier I’ve long been a fan of Juliet Marillier. Reading her Sevenwaters series years ago may have sparked in me an undying love for historical-fantasy-romance set in the...
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Book vs. Movie: Water for Elephants
Time for another Book vs. Movie! This time it’s Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. It’s the story of Jacob, who runs away to the circus during the Depression when his life falls apart around him....
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Book Review: While Beauty Slept
While Beauty Slept by Elizabeth Blackwell Time for another fairy tale retelling! You know I love them. In While Beauty Slept, Blackwell tackles the story of Sleeping Beauty through a historical rather...
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Book Review: The Secret Daughter of the Tsar
The Secret Daughter of the Tsar by Jennifer Laam I’ve always been a little fascinated with the Romanov family, so this was a no brainer to pick up when I saw it at the library. As Goodreads says, it’s...
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Book Review: Longbourn
Longbourn by Jo Baker. If Pride & Prejudice was turned into Upstairs/Downstairs or Downton Abbey, this would be the Downstairs portion. It’s the story of the servants that we just get mere glimpses...
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Book Review: The Steady Running of the Hour
The Steady Running of the Hour by Justin Go. This is a book I added to my TBR pile because of Casee Marie’s fabulous Notable New Releases series (probably the biggest contributor to my ever-expanding...
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Book Review: Grave Mercy
Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) by Robin LaFevers. If you’re looking for a blend of historical fiction, fantasy, intrigue and romance through a young adult filter, this book is for you. It’s the...
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Book Review: Salt & Storm
Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper. Salt & Storm is the story of Avery Roe, latest in a long line of witches inhabiting Prince Island. They have helped keep the island’s sailors safe for...
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Book Review: Sorcerer to the Crown
Sorcerer to the Crown (Sorcerer Royal, #1) by Zen Cho. What do you get if you mix 1 part Jane Austen style, 1 part historical fiction, 1 part mystery, a whole lot of magic, and a dash of playful...
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Book Review: Passenger
Passenger (Passenger #1) by Alexandra Bracken. Etta thinks that she’s a normal girl. Well, maybe not normal. She is a world-class violinist approaching her debut, after all. But one night something...
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Book Review: Gilded Cage
Gilded Cage (Dark Gifts #1) by Vic James. In this alternate England, magically-gifted aristocrats (Equals) rule the land, while ungifted commoners must serve 10 years as slaves. When in their life they...
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Recent Reads
Hey! Yes, it’s been awhile. Life kind of got hectic there for a bit. I’ve still been reading, though, never fear. Here’s what I’ve gotten into lately: Within the Sanctuary of Wings (The Memoirs of Lady...
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