Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Hello March!!

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Hard to believe its March already but that only means we are only a few weeks away from Spring!! March is usually the last month that i read Thriller, Mystery and Fantasy Books til Fall in preparation for all the Spring Themed Books. 

This month im doing Book Bingo 20 + Prompts on the board so im hoping the books pictured above will fit the prompts. As you can see most of my books are Mainly Mystery and Thrillers with a few Romances and Historical Fictions thrown in as well as Nonfiction and Fantasy.

6 of the books are for Book Tours im participating in as well so those are my top priority books for the first few weeks of March. 

Are there any books here youve read and loved?! Are there ones here you'd like to read but want more info on it?! Let me know in the comments below!! 

I guess that's it for now!! See you in my next Blog Post and Happy Reading!!

Monday, February 27, 2023

February Wrapup

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All 20 Books I Read this month, 11 Physical, 9 EBooks!! 
Lullaby and Goodnight by Wendy Corsi Staub ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Mystery) 
When the Meadow Blooms by Ann H Gabhart ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Contemporary) 
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Thriller) 
Not a Marrying Man by Melanie Lee ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Romance) 
Dandaline Wine by Ray Bradbury ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Classic) 
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (YA, Fantasy) 
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (YA) 
His and Hers by Alice Feeney ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Thriller) 

A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Contemporary) 
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine Engle ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (YA, Fantasy) 
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Thriller) 
A Duke for Diana by Sabrina Jeffries ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Historical Fiction, Historical Romance) 
Her Perfect Life by Hank Phillippe Ryan ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Thriller) 
The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Historical Fiction) 
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Romance) 
Love and War by Melissa De La Cruz ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (YA, Historical Fiction)
A Lady's Formula for Love by Elizabeth Everett ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Historical Fiction) 
A Perfect Equation by Elizabeth Everett ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Historical Fiction) 
A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (Historical Fiction) 
Olly and the Spores of Oak Hill by Gene Somodi ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ (YA, Fantasy) 

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Review for Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill (Olly & The Spores #1) by Glenn Somodi

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Travelling Book Tours and Glenn Somodi for sending me this FREE ARC COPY and goodies as part of The Book Tour for next week!! This was the most enjoyable and adorable YA Fantasy Novel ive read in a long time, i absolutely loved it!! If you love talking mushrooms (Spores) and animals then this book is definately for you!! 

The Characters were so interesting and enjoyable to read about. Olly, Ember, Bella Truffle and Magpie were my favorites by far tho it was hard to pick just one but i LOVED how it ended with Olly and Ember im so happy for them!! 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Littleton, Massachusetts while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenally Adorable Book 1 in this YA Fantasy Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 when it comes out!!

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Review for A Love by Design (The Secret Scientists of London #3) by Elizabeth Everett

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This is offically my FAVORITE Historical Romance Series of the year!! I can't remember any other Historical Romance Novel that made me feel addicted to wanting to know more about the characters then this one has. 

The Characters are still so interesting to read about. Margaret Gault and George Willis were definately my favorites. Like with Book 2 i love that this book included past characters as well as new characters. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1820 and 1844 London England while reading especially when the scenery was described.  I do wish there was a Book 4 in this series but overall Happy how the series ended. 

Overall a Phenomenal Book 3 in this Historical Romance Series!! Can't wait to read more by Elizabeth in the future!!

Review for A Perfect Equation (The Secret Scientists of London #2) by Elizabeth Everett

 

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho this is only the 2nd Book ive read in this series and by this author , im really loving this series so much!! I loved how this book introduced a few new characters as well as welcomed back characters from Book 1. 

The Characters were so interesting and enjoyable to read about. Letitia Fenley was definately my favorite with her determination to complete for The Prized Mathematics Competition and to keep The Retreat Open for future Mathematicians. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1843 London England while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Book 2 in this series about Secret Scientists of London!! 

Can't wait to read Book 3 soon!!

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Review for A Lady's Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1) by Elizabeth Everett

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
I needed 3 extra books to finish off my February TBR and when i saw these at the top of the list on Libby, i  just had to give this series a try, which im glad i did cause i absolutely loved this one thought it was a cute and enjoyable Victorian Era Historical Romance Series. 

The Characters were so interesting and entertaining to read about. Violet was definately my favorite. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1842 London England while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Fun and Phenomenal Book 1 om this Victorian Era Historical Romance Series about Secret Scientists of London!! 

Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!!

Review for Love & War (Alex and Eliza #2) by Melissa De La Cruz

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
A Phenomenal Book 2 in this YA Historical Fiction Series by Melissa De La Cruz!! This book really made me love Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schulyer Hamilton more then i did in Book 1. 

The Characters are still so entertaining and interesting to read about. Alex and Eliza are still my favorites. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Albany NY, Newbaugh NY, White Plains NY, Yortown VA and New York NY while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

I do wish the author had included about The Hamilton Children in this book with more truth to the story instead of leaving it out of Part 2 of this book but Overall a Good Book 2 in this YA Historical Fiction Series!! 

Can't wait to read Book 3 soon!!

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Review of The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Another Phenomenal Heart tugging Romance Novel by Nicholas Sparks!! This was the 6th Novel ive read by Nicholas so i kind of knew what to expect even tho each of his books is different from the last. 

The Characters were so interesting and intriguing to read about. Travis and Gabby were definately my favorites. 

The Setting was so beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in North Carolina while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall another Phenomenal Romance by Nicholas Sparks!! Can't wait to read more by Nicholas in the future!! 

Review for The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Revell for sending me this FREE ARC COPY to review for them last year. This was my first time reading a Novel by Joanna so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one. 

The Characters were so enjoyable and intriguing to read about. Vivienne and Cora were definately my favorites. Loved learning about their history. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1886 Manchester, England especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Historical Fiction Novel about a Pianiest trying to find a woman she remembers from her childhood after her father's passing!!  Can't wait to read more by Joanna in the future!!

Friday, February 17, 2023

Review for Her Perfect Life by Hank Phillippi Ryan

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a Novel by Hank Phillippi Ryan so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one. It reminded me alot of Lisa Jewell's The Night She Disappeared but this one was alot better. 

The Characters were so enjoyable to read about. Lily and Rowan were definately my favorites. 

The Setting was so beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Hamilton Ontario Canada while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Thriller!! Can't wait to read more by Hank in the future!!

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Review for A Duke for Diana (Designing Debutantes #1) by Sabrina Jeffries

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to my book club friend Amanda Herrera for gifting me this book last year for my birthday. This was my first time  reading a book/series by Sabrina Jeffries so i wasnt sure what to expect but instantly i enjoyed it since it reminded me alot of Bridgerton Series and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. 

The Characters were so enjoyable and entertaining to read about. Diana and Verity Harper were definately my favorites. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in London England 1807 while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Book 1 in this Historical Romance Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 in a few months!!


Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Review for The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Lisa Jewell so i kind of knew what to expect even tho each of her novels seems to be different from the last but i have to say i really enjoyed this one more then i thought i would. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Kim was definately my favorite with her determination to find out where her daughter, Tallulah went. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book with the characters, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall another Good Mystery Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Lisa in the future!!

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Review for A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quartet #1) by Madeleine L'Engle

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book and series by Madeleine L'Engle so i wasnt sure what to expect but surprisingly i enjoyed it more then i thought i would. 

The Characters were so enjoyable and interesting to read about which made it hard for me to pick a favorite character since i loved all of them. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Book 1 in this Fantasy Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Review for A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler

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Rating: 3 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Anne Tyler so i wasnt sure what to expect even tho i went in with an open mind, sadly i was disappointed from the beginning. 

The Characters were OK but not very enjoyable to read about especially when the parent skept arguing with each other about their son, Denny. 

The Setting was OK but not very informative. 

Overall an OK Contemporary Fiction Novel thought ive read better before!! I will read mor eby Anne in the future, just hope all her books arent like this one was!!

Friday, February 10, 2023

Review for His & Hers by Alice Feeney

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 2nd Book ive read by Alice Feeney so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i enjoyed this one alot better then i did Daisy Darker even tho i know this book came out a few years before Daisy Darker did. 

The Characters were so enjoyable to read about. I couldnt pick just one as my favorite since i seemed to enjoy all of them. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book with the characters. 

Overall a Phenomenal Thriller!! Can't wait to read more by Alice in the future!!

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Review for The Second Summer of Sisterhood (Sisterhood #2) by Ann Brashares

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho its been awhile since i last visited this book series, im still a big fan of it. This was only the 2nd book ive read in this series so far but i loved revisiting the girls as they went on new adventures in this Sequel to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. 

The Characters are still so interesting and intriguing to read about. Lena and Tibby are still my favorites. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the locations with the characters while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Book 2 in this series about 4 best friends who share a pair of jeans!! Can't wait to read Book 3 very soon!!

Review for The Ocean at The End of The Lane by Neil Gaiman

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Neil so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i did really enjoy this one more then i thought i would. 

The Characters were so interesting, intriguing and enjoyable to read about. Lettie and The Old Man were definately my favorites. Loved learning about their backstory. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Sussex England while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Can't wait to read more by Neil in the future!!

Monday, February 6, 2023

Review for Dandelion Wine (Green Town #1) by Ray Bradbury

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Ray Bradbury so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one very much. 

The Characters were so interesting and intriguing to read about. I couldnt pick just one Character as my favorite since all of them were my favorite. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in The Summer of 1928 while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Book 1 in the Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!

Review of Not a Marrying Man by Miranda Lee

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Rating: 3 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by this author so i wasnt sure what to expect even tho i was optimistic during the first chapter but then that died down and i felt disappointed throughout the rest of the book. 

The Characters were interesting to read about. Amber  was definately my favorite. Couldnt stand Warwick's attitude. 

The Setting was OK but not very descriptive. 

The Storyline was too descriptive with not alot going on which is why i rated it 3 Stars. 

Overall an OK Romance but ive rad better!! I'll probably read more by Miranda in the future but i hope not all her books are like this one!!

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Review for In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

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Rating: 4.5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Ruth Ware so i kind of knew what to expect even tho each of her books is different from the last. This one reminded me alot of "Friends Like These" by Kimberly McCreight but an older adult version. 

The Characters were so interesting to read about. Leonora "Lee/Nora" was my favorite by far especially since i felt bad for her on how she was roped into the "gaes" even tho she thought she was just going for a weekend getaway with old High School Friends. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in an English Village especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Thrillr about 11 Women who set aside a weekend for a High School Reunion Weekend not expecting what the end results are!! Can't wait to read more by Ruth in the future!! 

Review for When the Meadow Blooms by Ann H Gabhart

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Revell for sending me this FREE ARC COPY to review for them last month!! This was the 5th Book ive read by Ann H Gabhart so i kind of knew what to expect since i really enjoyed her other 4 Novels (Along a Storied Trail, An Appalachian Summer, Christmas in Harmony Hill and Murder at the Courthouse) but i have to say this one is my absolute favorite especially since it reminded me of another Historical Fiction Novel "Before We Were Yours". 

The Characters were so enjoyable and interesting to read about. Calla, Sienna and Rose were definately my favorites especially because of the 3 hardships they had to overcome in the past 7 years. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Meadowland Kentucky especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Historical Fiction Novel!! I do wish this was part of a series but overall can't wait to read more by Ann in the future!!

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Review for Lullaby and Goodnight by Wendy Corsi Staub

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Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a Mystery by Wendy so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i loved this book from Page 1 which kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. 

The Characters were so interesting and intriguing to read about. Peyton and Allison were definately my favorites. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book with the characters while reading. 

Overall a Good Mystery Novel about 7 Women who get pregnant by IVF who hire a Doula who seems trustworthy but turns out to be a golddigging kidnapper!! Can't wait to read more by Wendy in the future!!

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Hello February!!

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❤❤❤Hello February❤❤❤ 
  Hard to believe we're in the 2nd Month of 2023 even tho this winter has seemed to drag on here for me since theres been lots of cold days and snow days as well. 

For this month i'll mainly be reading Romance Books with some Mystery and Historical Fiction thrown in. 

TBR Challenge i'll be doing this month are "And Then There Were None" TBR Team Challenge where you have to be careful what Prompt you choose so you dont get "killed" for 48 hours where you can't read for 2 days!! 

As always ill be doing The 2023 Yearly Reading Challenge. 

I think that's it for this post so hope you all have a good February and see you in my next post!! 

Review for Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson

    Rating: 3.5 Stars!!  Review:  This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by James Patterson and while this one was better then "The Beach...