Atrocious. This book was a trainwreck from start to finish, and not in the fun, chaotic way. I adore cowboys, smut, and even the occasional reverse harem, but Long Hard Ride somehow manages to fail at all three. If it weren’t for my book club, this would have been a hard DNF. Let’s start with…
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“Never Have I Ever” Joshilyn Jackson
I went into Never Have I Ever with high hopes, only to be met with an overwhelming sense of disappointment. While the premise promised intrigue and depth, the execution fell flat. The characters felt more like cardboard cutouts than fully realized people; cliched and two-dimensional, offering nothing fresh or compelling to latch onto. The plot…
“Fourth Wing” Rebecca Yarros
In light of the Onyx Storm release, I knew it was time to dive into Fourth Wing before the inevitable avalanche of spoilers hit me from every corner of the internet. Let me just say: I haven’t loved a fantasy this much since I first read Eragon as a kid. It’s rare to find a…
Medieval Fascinations
There’s something magical about medieval literature that’s always been deeply ingrained in who I am. It’s not just the stories of knights and dragons or the romantic poetry of Chaucer; it’s the entire world these works transport you to, where honor, love, and morality are writ large across the page. This genre is a passion…
“Lights Out” Navessa Allen
I picked Lights Out by Navessa Allen up after seeing a TikTok describing the MMC (only referred to as MMC to keep the spoiler at bay) as less “sexy brooding Batman” and more “pink LEGO Batman.” That description was so hilariously specific I couldn’t resist… and let me tell you, it was spot on. Yes,…
“Scandal Next Door” Theo Baxter
An Unputdownable Gripping Psychological Thriller With A Breathtaking Twist Writing this review has been a challenge, because Scandal Next Door is a book that left me with far more frustration than intrigue. Marketed as an “unputdownable, gripping psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist,” the book unfortunately failed to deliver on almost every one of these…
“My Dark Vanessa” Kate Elizabeth Russell
Hard pass. While I can appreciate the skill in Kate Elizabeth Russell’s writing and the undeniably heavy subject matter she tackles, the core premise left me frustrated and exhausted. The “Lolita” excuse, the glamorization of a power imbalance between underage girls and their adult mentors… it’s overdone, tired, and frankly infuriating. Yes, the story’s fine….
Champions of the Storm: Meet the Knights of A Tempest Storm
In every great story, there are characters who stand as pillars of strength, keepers of knowledge, or protectors of a cause. For me, the knights of A Tempest Storm embody those roles, becoming not just icons but champions of creativity, curiosity, and individuality. Each knight carries a piece of the literary world I love, representing…
“American Gods” Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman’s American Gods is sprawling yet intimate, grounded yet surreal, and it somehow manages to juggle mythological grandeur with the mundane strangeness of roadside America. I loved every second of it. At its core, the book is a road trip through the hidden corners of the U.S., but it’s also a meditation on belief,…
“Where the Crawdads Sing” Delia Owens
Phenomenal. Delia Owens creates a world so immersive, so achingly vibrant, that you can feel the marsh under your feet and hear the whisper of its reeds even when you close your eyes. Her prose doesn’t just paint a picture; it breathes life into every shadow, every ripple in the water. Kya’s story is one…
A Tempest Storm 