LOOK WHO’S JOINED THE BLOG!!! I’d like to officially welcome Sophia Rose to That’s What I’m Talking About. Many of you know Sophia from social media or one of the many other blogs to which she contributes. Sophia will be reviewing books on the blog twice per month. Please give her a big hello! Alien […]
Becoming Crone Author: Lydia M. Hawke Reviewer: Jen Rating: B #TBRChallenge May’s Theme is “Freebie” This book has been on my TBR since November 20, 2022. It was a free book. What I’m Talking About: As Claire turns 60, she reflects on her life. Her husband recently left her for a much younger woman, her overprotective son […]
Heart Strings Author: Jennifer Estep Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Note: for those keeping track: the book ends at the 75% mark on my ebook. The remaining 25% is an excerpt from Last Strand. Fans of the Elemental Assassin series will enjoy Heart Strings, an exciting adventure and sexy romance all from […]
6 Clues Your Nemesis Loves You Author: Kelly Siskind Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Lennon and Maggie have a secret history, and now that Lennon has returned home after his 11-year absence due to WITSEC, he’s ready to bring their secrets out into the open and pick up where they left off. He […]
Audiobook review: Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews Picking up immediately after the conclusion of One Fell Sweep (book 3), and running parallel in time with Maud’s book (Sweep of the Blade, book 4) Sweep with Me takes readers back to Gertrude Hunt, the magical Inn for space travelers, where werewolf Sean is now an Innkeeper at […]
Audiobook review: Myst and Ink by HD Smith In a far distant future, humans have left Old Earth and established the Known Worlds. The planets are dominated by powerful familial houses, each with its own commerce specialty. And on these new planets, the humans discovered they can perform magic using a substance known as Myst. Genevieve (Gen) […]
Audiobook review: The Wilhelm Conspiracy by Charles Veley For fans of the original Sherlock Holmes tales comes this interesting twist on what became of Holmes after his battle with Moriarty in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Final Problem.” Continuing the adventures of Sherlock, Dr. Watson, and newcomer, Ms. Lucy James, The Wilhelm Conspiracy picks up about a […]
Scales and Sensibility Author: Stephanie Burgis Reviewer: Jen Rating: B #TBRChallenge April’s Theme is “Unusual Historical” This book has been on my TBR since October 2021, and I’ve owned it since October 17, 2022. It’s an historical with dragons! What I’m Talking About: Elinor and her sisters were orphaned a year ago. No relation would take all three […]
Audiobook review: The Last Moriarty by Charles Veley For fans of the original Sherlock Holmes tales comes this interesting twist on what became of Holmes after his battle with Moriarty in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Final Problem.” It is a few years after John Watson wrote of Sherlock’s death, and everyone assumes he is dead. The […]
Resolutions Author: Lucy Eden Reviewer: Jen Rating: B #TBRChallenge March’s Theme is “Baggage” This book has been on my TBR since December 26, 2022, when I received it as a freebie. Why I selected it: I’ve always wanted to read this author and the story sounded appealing. What I’m Talking About: Lucy Eden is one of those […]
The Gorgon Agenda Author: Lisa Shearin Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: The Gorgon Agenda is another exciting, non-stop adventure for Mak and the SPI gang. This time, SPI director Vivanne Sagadraco’s sister, Tia, is back and ready to destroy Vivanne, SPI, and the entire mortal world. And as if she wasn’t a dangerous […]
Sweep of the Heart Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Sweep of the Heart finds Innkeepers Dina and Sean once again in the middle of chaos and adventure. The book starts with a missing friend, and the only way to save Wilmos is to work with the arbitrators to host a […]
Sweet Tea & Second Chances Author: Dylan Crush Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ #TBRChallenge January’s Theme is “Starting Over” This book has been on my TBR since July 13, 2022 when I received it as a freebie. Why I selected it: it’s a second chance romance, a chance to start over. What I’m Talking About: Cassie is apprehensive […]
Vortex Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Vortex is the third book in the ongoing story about alien life and colonization on Sajave. Picking up where the second book leaves off, the story follows U.S. President Jodane’s advisor, Tempest Waters, as she tries to stay alive by keeping the president’s construction […]
Stranded In A Small Town Christmas Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Stranded in a Small Town Christmas is a delightful, Hallmark-esque, feel-good novella. Billionaire Donovan accidentally leaves his cellphone and wallet on the airplane and has no way of getting to Stowe, VT, where his mother is in the […]