Category: Reviews

Review: The Haunted Librarian ..

Posted October 12, 2026 by Jen in Rating B, Reviews, Sci-Fi or Fantasy Fiction
Review: The Haunted Librarian by Auralee Wallace

The Haunted Librarian Author: Auralee Wallace Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Raised in the foster system, Amelia kept to herself and learned early on not to share with others the fact that she can communicate with ghosts. She created rules for herself and stayed away from living humans as not to appear […]

Review: Ms. Renfield and the P..

Posted October 5, 2026 by Jen in Mystery, Rating B, Reviews, Urban Fantasy
Review: Ms. Renfield and the Perilous Petunias by Annika Martin

Ms. Renfield and the Perilous Petunias Author: Annika Martin Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Picking up roughly a month after the conclusion of the second title, the Ms. Renfield and the Perilous Petunias focuses on the murder of Laverne, Granabelle’s senior influencer rival and head of the beautification committee, with Granabelle the […]

Review: Revenge of the Sunshin..

Posted September 23, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: Revenge of the Sunshine by Jackie Lau

Revenge of the Sunshine Author: Jackie Lau Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: When Zoe’s afterwork plans are cancelled, she goes home to find her best friend (and roommate) Macy and Zoe’s boyfriend Clifton having sex in the kitchen. Zoe is furious, especially with Macy, her closest friend for 23 years. In a […]

#TBRChallenge 2026 review: The..

Posted September 16, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating D, Reviews
#TBRChallenge 2026 review: The Billionaire’s High School Reunion by April Murdock (Lush Life)

The Billionaire’s High School Reunion Author: April Murdock Reviewer: Jen Rating: D September’s optional theme: Lush Life What I’m Talking About: When scanning my backlog of books for one that satisfied this month’s optional TBR theme Lush Life, I figured this old freebie from 2019 would suit my needs. I was doubly excited when I […]

Review: The Cinnamon Spice Inn..

Posted September 2, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating C, Reviews
Review: The Cinnamon Spice Inn by Harper Graham

The Cinnamon Spice Inn Author: Harper Graham Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Madison and Zach were planning a life together in Maple Falls, but when Madison left for a job in New York, she never looked back and their dreams fell apart. Six years later, Madison receives a mysterious note urging her […]

Review: Demons and Diplomacy b..

Posted August 26, 2026 by Jen in Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: Demons and Diplomacy by Megan Frampton

Demons and Diplomacy Author: Megan Frampton Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: In the mid-1800s, London experienced The Great Revelation, an event which introduced humankind to the supernatural beings who live among them, including their vampiric ruler, Queen Victoria. A few short years later, Cora finds herself a job as the Species Ombudsman, […]

Review: Accidental Billionaire..

Posted August 20, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: Accidental Billionaire Plus-One by Annika Martin

Accidental Billionaire Plus-One Author: Annika Martin Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Kelsey has been estranged from her family for three years, ever since her mother told her to leave if Kelsey wouldn’t confess to a crime they found her guilty of, but she insists she didn’t commit. So when her sister reaches […]

#TBRChallenge 2026 review: My ..

Posted August 19, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
#TBRChallenge 2026 review: My Daring Texan by Dakota Lacoy (Freedom!)

My Daring Texan Author: Dakota Lacoy Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ July’s optional theme: Freedom Note: I swapped July and August What I’m Talking About: Okay, I know this is a stretch for the theme of Freedom. However, I spent more time trying to find a book to fit the theme than I did actually reading […]

Review: A Hard Habit to Break ..

Posted August 10, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: A Hard Habit to Break by Siera London

A Hard Habit to Break Author: Siera London Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Rachel never felt like she belonged in Service, WV, despite the love of her dad and boyfriend Noah. She left her hometown for college with a broken heart. Thirteen years later, she’s returning to Service for her dad’s wedding. […]

Review: World’s Okayest ..

Review: World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon by Olivia Dade

World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon Author: Olivia Dade Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon picks up with the plight of the Containment Zone residents after the deadly zombie outbreak (Zomromcom). This time around, the story follows the kind-hearted, pregnant oracle Gwen, who escapes the zone with […]