Review: MALORIE

BIRD BOX was frightening in a way that kept me on the edge of my seat from page one to the end. MALORIE, on the other hand, didn’t have that same level of suspense, of creepiness.

Review: BURN OUR BODIES DOWN

This book masterfully incorporates biology and frightening body horror into Margot’s coming of age story. The twist hits you like a gut punch. Those last five or so chapters will haunt me for weeks to come, I’m sure.

Review: DEATH IN ST. PETERSBURG (Lady Emily #12)

Happy Friday friends! Today I’m reviewing the twelfth book in Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series, DEATH IN ST. PETERSBURG. We’re so close to finishing this review series, I almost can’t believe it! As long as I stick to my schedule (which is easier said than done, lol) we’ll be done around the middle of June. … Continue reading Review: DEATH IN ST. PETERSBURG (Lady Emily #12) →

Why I Don’t Count Graphic Novels In My Goodreads Reading Challenge

Happy Sunday! Today, I’m switching up my content a bit. We’re taking a brief break from Lady Emily reviews, and reviews in general, for a more reflective piece. Today, I want to talk about Graphic Novels. Specifically, I want to talk about why I don’t count Graphic Novels in my Goodreads Reading Challenge. I want … Continue reading Why I Don’t Count Graphic Novels In My Goodreads Reading Challenge →

Review: A TERRIBLE BEAUTY (Lady Emily #11)

Hello, hello! Back again with another Lady Emily review! We are chugging along and I swear, I’m almost done with this review series. I will be taking a break soon to share a review for a different book, but for now, we get to revisit our favorite Victorian sleuth, Lady Emily Hargreaves. Today, I’m reviewing … Continue reading Review: A TERRIBLE BEAUTY (Lady Emily #11) →

Review: THAT SILENT NIGHT: A Lady Emily Christmas Story (Lady Emily #10.5)

Hello, hello! I am back, after another accidental hiatus. Things have been crazy, what with everything going on in the world. I spent the last half of March in Maryland before returning to Rhode Island, where I had to quarantine for two weeks. From there on out, I've just been trying to get by. I’m … Continue reading Review: THAT SILENT NIGHT: A Lady Emily Christmas Story (Lady Emily #10.5) →

Review: STAR OF THE EAST: A Lady Emily Christmas Story

Hello hello! Today I’m coming at you with a quick review for a quick read: Lady Emily 9.5 STAR OF THE EAST. This is the second Lady Emily novella and the first in author Tasha Alexander’s Christmas stories. This story finds Emily, Colin, and their three boys at the home of Emily’s parents, who are … Continue reading Review: STAR OF THE EAST: A Lady Emily Christmas Story →

Review: THE COUNTERFEIT HEIRESS (Lady Emily #9)

I have been absolutely flying through these Lady Emily books. I began the series in 2018, nearly two years ago now, and had to take a break from the series for a few months. I began reading the books in an ebook format on my phone and read whenever I get a free minute at … Continue reading Review: THE COUNTERFEIT HEIRESS (Lady Emily #9) →

11 Last Minute Bookish Gift Ideas That Aren’t Books

With the holidays coming up, I felt this was the perfect time to talk about one of my favorite things: gifts! I absolutely love giving gifts. It’s definitely my love language. There’s no better way I can think to show someone I care about them than by giving them a carefully thought out, beautifully wrapped … Continue reading 11 Last Minute Bookish Gift Ideas That Aren’t Books →

Review: SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLOOD-SOAKED

I'm not usually one for anthologies, if I'm being completely honest. I enjoy short stories because I can blow through them and it makes me feel like a good reader, but I do find it hard to stay interested in a book full of them, with no connection from story to story. That being said, … Continue reading Review: SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLOOD-SOAKED →