Book Review – Autumn of the Grimoire By J.L. Vamp – 2.5 stars

Warning: May contain minor spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. I was a bit disappointed with this book since it looked so good, but ultimately I just didn’t get into it. I read it all because I wanted to know the ending, but if it had beenContinue reading “Book Review – Autumn of the Grimoire By J.L. Vamp – 2.5 stars”

Book Review – A Game of Malice and Greed by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti – 4 stars

Warning: May contain minor spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. If these two write a fantasy, I’ll devour it. If you’ve read their other books, forget them. This is a completely new world with new characters and is a dark Alladin retelling.  Princess Austyn is a princessContinue reading “Book Review – A Game of Malice and Greed by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti – 4 stars”

Reading Ranting – On the High Seas of Piracy

Honestly, this is one Hell of a rant today because I’m just furious over people’s ignorance and blatant disregard for others when it comes to piracy. Imagine you’ve worked for months on an important university project. It counts for half your final results and without it, you’d have to repeat the year. You spent hoursContinue reading “Reading Ranting – On the High Seas of Piracy”

Writing Ranting – Listening to Readers

One of the most important things I’ve learned as a writer is to listen to readers. I’ve talked about receiving feedback specifically related to your book throughout the revising and editing stages, but this advice applies to any point before and during. I’ve heard a ton of advice from writers who seemed to stick toContinue reading “Writing Ranting – Listening to Readers”

Book Review – Supernova by Julie Hall – 5 stars

Warning: May contain minor spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. I didn’t think this series could get any better, but this was top tier tension between Nova and Thorn. Wow, just freaking wow. I liked Nova in the previous books, but when she leapt for Thorn… IContinue reading “Book Review – Supernova by Julie Hall – 5 stars”

Book Review – Belladonna by Adalyn Grace – 5 stars

I absolutely loved every pWarning: May contain minor spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more.age of this book.  What I liked… Signa is a fantastic character. I love how she’s a no nonsense young woman doing her best to fit into a world that fears her because theyContinue reading “Book Review – Belladonna by Adalyn Grace – 5 stars”

Book Review – Monthly TBR Update February 2023

Reading did not go to plan this month, but that’s okay. I got through some great stories, mostly indie authors, including a couple of ARCs. Books I read this month… Mini non-spoiler reviews… Gods and Mostes had such a great start but then fell away for me. And a lot of the writing and characterContinue reading “Book Review – Monthly TBR Update February 2023”

Reading Ranting – We Just Love Books, Barry!

I want to preface this by stating that I’m a Xenial, meaning I’m on the cusp of Gen X and Millenials, so I grew up with very little technology, and social media wasn’t a thing until I was an adult. I can tell you it was nothing like the fast-paced multi-thematic platforms like Instagram andContinue reading “Reading Ranting – We Just Love Books, Barry!”

Book Review – Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Crowe – 5 stars

Warning: May contain minor spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. I’m hooked (pun intended) on the series and this is the best book so far.  What I liked… As usual, I love how Winnie finds and accepts her place in Neverland.  I definitely feel like the charactersContinue reading “Book Review – Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Crowe – 5 stars”

Book Review – Beyond Forsaken Worlds by J.P. McDonald – 4 stars

Warning: May contain minor spoilers, but opening comments are spoiler-free. Check out my Reading Ranting page for more. Firstly, I’m going to need some specifics on the massage function of Juniper’s exo-hand.😏 This gave me Firefly meets The Lower Decks vibes with an unlikely crew uncovering an intergalactic conspiracy. Honestly, it’s been a while sinceContinue reading “Book Review – Beyond Forsaken Worlds by J.P. McDonald – 4 stars”