Divine Blood had been recommended to me around Bookstagram thanks to some wonderful bookish friends, and I am so glad I finally picked up this book. Beck Michaels delivers everything I love in a swoony YA fantasy: fantastic world-building, interesting characters, great dialogue, and a sweet, slow-burn romance. I LOVED THIS BOOK. Divine Blood opens …
Category: reviews
Goodman Confino is Laugh-out-loud funny
I couldn't put down For the Love of Friends. From the opening pages, I was hooked on Lily and her drama and romantic exploits. Lily Weiss is an endless disappointment to her mother – 32 and still single. Then, both of Lily's younger siblings get engaged and plan their weddings within a few weeks of …
A King Arthur Retelling I Didn’t Know I Needed
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 …
Continue reading A King Arthur Retelling I Didn’t Know I Needed
Kin: An Appalachian Memoir
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 Devoured Men Are Frogs in One Sitting
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 Writes Another Instant Favorite
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 …
Continue reading Sally Thorne Writes Another Instant Favorite
Blog Tour: Asha Bromfield’s Hurricane Summer
"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 …
Continue reading Blog Tour: Asha Bromfield’s Hurricane Summer
A review: “Ohio”
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 …
Bookworm Bonomini 