I received a gifted copy of MAKING HISTORY by K.J. Parker from Tordotcom Publishing. Publication Date: 9/2/2025 MAKING HISTORY is set in the kingdom of Aelia. The king is determined to go to war with their neighboring kingdom, but they are a peaceful people. First Citizen Gyges is not giving up, though, so he's come… Continue reading MAKING HISTORY by K.J. Parker
Month: August 2025
THE FEEDING by Anthony Ryan
Thank you to Blackstone Publishing for the gifted audiobook copy of THE FEEDING by Anthony Ryan. Rating: 3.5 / 5 THE FEEDING begins fifteen years after the rise of the feeders. Humans have retreated into walled cities, but provisions are running low. People selected to be runners are sent out to trade and forage for… Continue reading THE FEEDING by Anthony Ryan
HOW BAD THINGS CAN GET by Darcy Coates
I received a gifted eARC of HOW BAD THINGS CAN GET by Darcy Coates from Poisoned Pen Press! Rating: 3.5 / 5 HOW BAD THINGS CAN GET is set on Prosperity Island, an isolated setting owned by an online influencer. He's spared no expense to bring a whole ship full of his fans to the… Continue reading HOW BAD THINGS CAN GET by Darcy Coates
THE BREAK-IN by Katherine Faulkner
I received a gifted audiobook copy of THE BREAK-IN by Katherine Faulkner from Simon Audio and a gifted book from Gallery! Publication Day: 8/26/2025Rating: 4 / 5 THE BREAK-IN follows Alice, a young mother who killed a man who was breaking into her home. While she was hosting a playdate, having drinks in her kitchen… Continue reading THE BREAK-IN by Katherine Faulkner
Monday Reading Check In
This weekend was... hot. That's mostly what I remember... being hot! I had a nail appointment and that was pretty much the extent of my need to leave the house. I also had to clean out the garage which wasn't ideal in this weather, but I got it done so my new freezer can be… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In
WRITERS AND LIARS by Carol Goodman
I received a complimentary ALC of WRITERS AND LIARS by Carol Goodman from Harper Audio and LibroFM! Rating: 4 / 5 WRITERS AND LIARS is set on an isolated Greek island. Fifteen years ago, a group of writers were brought together on the island for a writers retreat. Maia was among those in attendance, mentored… Continue reading WRITERS AND LIARS by Carol Goodman
WOVEN FROM CLAY by Jenny Birch
I received a gifted audiobook copy of WOVEN FROM CLAY by Jenny Birch from Macmillan Audio and a finished copy from Wednesday Books! Publication Date: 8/12/2025Rating: 3.5 / 5 WOVEN FROM CLAY follows Terra a young woman determined to have a fantastic senior year of high school. When the new student Thorne suddenly approaches her,… Continue reading WOVEN FROM CLAY by Jenny Birch
BREAK ME DOWN by Anna Downes
I received a gifted copy of BREAK ME DOWN by Anna Downes from Macmillan Audio! Rating: 3.5 / 5 BREAK ME DOWN follows former childhood star Georgia Lane. Once the darling of films, acting with all the big names, she took herself out of the spotlight for year. Now, she's returning to Los Angeles hoping… Continue reading BREAK ME DOWN by Anna Downes
THE UNSEEN by Ania Ahlborn
I received a gifted audiobook copy of THE UNSEEN by Ania Ahlborn from Simon Audio and a gifted book from Gallery! Publication Day: 8/19/2025Rating: 4 / 5 THE UNSEEN begins with Ilsa, a mother who is grappling with a major loss. When a young boy makes his way onto her land, she is sure he's… Continue reading THE UNSEEN by Ania Ahlborn
Monday Reading Check In
I received a gifted copy of THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS by Hayley Gelfuso from Atria. Happy Monday, book friends! I had a fun weekend but one that (of course) went by so quickly. I was very lucky to be invited by Sunny's Bookshop to a book launch event for Olivie Blake's GIRL DINNER on… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In