Publication Date: July 4, 2019 Publisher: Biblioasis Pages: 1020 Genre: Literary Fiction Rating: 4/5 Content Warning: click here Ducks, Newburyport is a thousand page odyssey that firmly entrenches the reader into the mind of our nameless protagonist who is a stay at home baker, mom of four, and is dealing with the anxieties and stresses… Continue reading Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest review. Publication Date: August 4, 2020 Publisher: Riverhead Books Pages: 248 Genre: Literary Fiction Rating: 4.5/5 Content Warning: homophobia, incest, domestic abuse, rape The Death of Vivek Oji predictably tells the story of the life and… Continue reading The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
On My Radar: January 2023
It might be close to halfway through the month but I still wanted to put this post together. These are always my favorite posts to do since I love making lists. But I also find myself referencing these posts throughout the year since it's a comprehensive list of what I want to read. As always,… Continue reading On My Radar: January 2023
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica
Thank you to HTP for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Publication Date: January 10, 2023 Publisher: Park Row Pages: 320 Genre: Thriller Rating: 3/5 Just the Nicest Couple is a slow burn thriller with an intriguing premise and unique storytelling. The book is about Nina's husband, Jake, who goes… Continue reading Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica
WWW Wednesday 1.11.23
This weekly meme is hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and all you need to do to participate is answer the following three questions: What are you currently reading? I'm doing a buddy read of The Lightening Thief with Krys from Krys' Corner on Youtube in preparation for the new Percy… Continue reading WWW Wednesday 1.11.23
Five Survive by Holly Jackson
Thank you to the publishers for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion. Publication Date: November 29, 2022 Publisher: Delacorte Press Pages:389 Genre: YA Thriller Rating: 1/5 This is the last book that I read last year and I'm so disappointed to say that it didn't work for me. The… Continue reading Five Survive by Holly Jackson
23 in 2023
Happy New Year! I'm going to skip over most of the end of year/ beginning of year content since I'm picking back up the second week of the year. But I did want to post about the 23 books from my physical book shelves that I'm hoping to read this year. I don't think I… Continue reading 23 in 2023
WWW Wednesday 12.14.22
This weekly meme is hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. All you need to do to participate is answer the following three questions: What are you currently reading? I started this last night before bed and I'm already half way through. The way this book is told is so intriguing and… Continue reading WWW Wednesday 12.14.22
November Wrap Up
I didn't finish anything the first week of November but after that I managed to read 15 things. Most of them were novellas or short stories but it was nice to make some progress on some of the smaller reads that have been on my TBR. I would say most of the books were ok… Continue reading November Wrap Up
December TBR (Christmas Evil Readathon Edition)
Late last month I heard of the Christmas Evil readathon happening this month that is right up my alley. It's a Christmas themed, month long readathon, that focuses more on the horror and/or thriller side of the holiday. All of the books on this list (minus the group book that I'm not a hundred percent… Continue reading December TBR (Christmas Evil Readathon Edition)
Books With Cassie 