I doubt there are many folks who grew up with western civilization and British mythology that are unfamiliar with the legends of King Arthur. When I first picked this up, I was confident I would be following well-trod paths and know how the story ended. How very wrong I was. This is a King Arthur …
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Shawna Kay Rodenberg's memoir, Kin, tells the story of her experience growing up in Appalachia, beginning with her childhood in the religious cult The Body and alternating through her grandparents' and parents' childhoods. Reading this memoir felt a bit like coming home. As an Appalachian myself, at times, I recognized Rodenberg's experiences so acutely. Her …
I'm officially obsessed with Saranna DeWylde's Fairy Godmother, Inc. series. I loved this sequel just as much as the first book and devoured it in one sitting. This book has everything I want in a romance – steamy chemistry, fantastic characters, and laugh-out-loud dialogue.Disgraced wedding planner Zuri is getting a bit desperate for a job. …
Sally Thorne has been on my auto-buy list since I borrowed her debut, The Hating Game from the library. I re-read it and checked it out three times before finally buying my own copy. Her second novel was just as fresh and witty. Her third book, Second First Impressions, might be my new favorite of …
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"Mom says you get two birthdays." Asha Bromfield's gorgeous, moving debut had me hooked from that first compelling line, and it only becomes more engrossing from there. I’m so excited to join Asha Bromfield’s blog tour for her incredible debut, Hurricane Summer. Eighteen-year-old Tilla has spent most of her childhood missing her father as …
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I am so ridiculously excited to join Wednesday Books for Asha Bromfield's Hurricane Summer blog tour. Be sure to check back on Wednesday, April 28 to read my thoughts on the book and get a sneak peak of a book excerpt. Learn more: Hurricane Summer on GoodreadsAsha Bromfield's InstagramBook page + Order Links
I adored this book from beginning to end. The moment Talia Hibbert introduced to Eve's chaotic life, I was hooked. The baby of the Brown family, Eve has been indulged in every aspect of her life. At 26, she still hasn't managed to hold down a steady job. When Eve gives up on wedding planning, …
I was a big fan of Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse series but had yet to read any of her other series. Then I started reading the Gunnie Rose series, and now I'm left wondering what took me so long to check out her other work. These books keep getting better and better, and The Russian …
I'm officially buying everything with Hafsah Faizal's name on it. I loved this book so much that as soon as I finished this ARC, I pre-ordered a copy so that I could own a physical copy to match my copy of We Hunt the Flame. Faizal's writing is lyrical and beautiful. Everything set up in …
I received an arc from Simon & Schuster of Stephen Markley's debut, "Ohio" (thanks, S&S!). The first few pages were a bit slow for me, but once I became accustomed to the style, I couldn't put it down. I suspect it will be a while before this book leaves my head. I cannot stop thinking …
