Hybrid (audiobook/ebook) review: Nobody’s Quest by Alyssa Day Soli lost her mother when she was young and subsequently turned over to indentured servitude with no hope of release since she is marked as a Graymind. When the king summons her to join a dangerous quest to save the kingdom, it comes with the prize of freedom, […]
A Curse of Beasts and Magic Author: Jeaniene Frost Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Raine has held a secret inside her for over a decade: a terrible Beast dwells within her, feeding on the violence and life force of others. In an effort to keep others safe, she lives a solitary life, […]
Grumpy Alien Boss Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: An office romance, alien-style with the crackling of attraction, ahem, loathing. The boss and the temp are setting the office files on fire. Cara Bristol is one of my go-to authors ,and I barely read the blurbs at this point. […]
The Duke’s Got Mail Author: Samara Parish Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Picking up roughly a year after While the Duke Was Sleeping, The Duke’s Got Mail features Peter, the duke who was sleeping and brother to Rhett, the male MC from the first title. Peter has been corresponding anonymously with an […]
Ms. Renfield and the Deadly Puzzle Author: Annika Martin Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Ms. Renfield and the Deadly Puzzle opens shortly after the conclusion of the first book. The clock is ticking quickly towards the moment when Alexandru will need to feed again. The pair is investigating a murder in a […]
Archangel’s Eternity Author: Nalini Singh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: NOTE: This review contains content that is hinted at in the blurb and may be considered spoilerish. Do not read this review if you do not want any spoilers prior to reading Archangel’s Eternity. ======== The Guild Hunter series began 18 books […]
A Murder Most Camp Author: Name Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: A father’s ultimatum to his spoiled trust-fund-baby son leads to a cold case murder mystery, romance, and antics in the wilds of summer camp. Nicolas DiDomizio is not an unfamiliar name for me, and I’ve been meaning to try his […]
The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire Author: India Holton Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Set in an alternate version of historical England, The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire features two rival Oxford professors who study and contain ordinary objects (antiques) imbued with magic. Amelia Tarrant and Caleb Sterling have been best friends since they […]
When the Wolves Are Silent Author: C. S. Harris Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: A horrific, fiery death just outside of London strikes close to Sebastian’s family when his nephew Bayard begs him to find out how his friend died. C. S. Harris’s Sebastian St. Cyr series continues to captivate with […]
The Name Game Author: Beth O’Leary Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Charlie Jones (female, Charlie) and Charlie Jones (male, Jones) both plan to start a new life on the remote island of Ormer by accepting a job to run the local farm shop. When both show up with the same letter of […]
The Librarian’s Key to Deadlines and Dragons Author: Mary Ashe Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: In her will, Agnes, aka Granny, tasked her two granddaughters, Fia and Nivan, with finding the magic books that function as Keys and restore the magical, yet never seen Rowanwid Library. Newly retired and ready for a […]
Visiting Mackinac Author: Frank Boles Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: In and around Michigan, Mackinac Island has a lure that has existed as a tourist destination for nearly 200 years, and that draw is stronger than ever even now. As an adopted Michigander, I have made my pilgrimage there and to […]
A Widow’s Charm Author: Caitlyn Paxson Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Hilde carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. Like so many women, she feels the responsibility for the wellbeing of her family and community is hers to bear, and hers alone. So she makes plans, but those plans fall […]
This Will Be Interesting Author: E.B. Asher Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Ten years ago, Galwell the Great sacrificed himself to save the kingdom, but instead of dying, he was rescued and brought to the current day (read This Will Be Fun). He feels lost, without purpose, and hates having to be […]
What Happens in Amsterdam Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: When it all falls down around an LA woman from career to relationships, a woman resets her life… in Amsterdam. Rachel Lynn Solomon’s books have been on my radar for a bit, but I confess that I was […]