Book Review

NIGHT OF THE RAVEN, DAWN OF THE DOVE by Rati Mehrotra

Rating: 4 / 5 NIGHT OF THE RAVEN, DAWN OF THE DOVE by Rati Mehrotra follows Katyani, taken in by the royal family as a guardswoman, sworn to protect the crown prince. She's bound to the queen through a soul bond, but she's also part of the family. The royals are beset by a series… Continue reading NIGHT OF THE RAVEN, DAWN OF THE DOVE by Rati Mehrotra

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WISH YOU WERE HERE by Jodi Picoult

Rating: 4 / 5 WISH YOU WERE HERE by Jodi Picoult follows Diana, a young woman working in New York City. She and her doctor boyfriend Finn are planning a trip together to Galápagos and she knows that he is planning to propose. Everything seems to be going perfectly, but then Covid hits. As a… Continue reading WISH YOU WERE HERE by Jodi Picoult

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SCENES OF THE CRIME by Jilly Gagnon

SCENES OF THE CRIME by Jilly Gagnon follows Emily, a screenwriter who has found success, but is looking to do something different. When she spots a woman who looks amazing like her old friend Vanessa, the chance encounter sends her down memory lane. Emily remembers the last time she saw Vanessa, possibly the last time… Continue reading SCENES OF THE CRIME by Jilly Gagnon

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CAKE EATER by Allyson Dahlin

Rating: 3.5 / 5 CAKE EATER by Allyson Dahlin is a YA scifi read following Marie Antoinette... a different one from the one we know in history. In 3070, Marie arrives in the Franc Kingdom to marry a prince she's never met, there to form an alliance between her home country and his. Marie is… Continue reading CAKE EATER by Allyson Dahlin

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HEMLOCK ISLAND by Kelley Armstrong

Rating: 4 / 5 HEMLOCK ISLAND by Kelley Armstrong follows Laney Kilpatrick. After her marriage broke up, the island home her husband had gifted to her is still dear to her, but too much to afford on her own, so she's been renting it out as a vacation home. When her renters bring her escalating… Continue reading HEMLOCK ISLAND by Kelley Armstrong

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WHAT REMAINS by Wendy Walker

Rating: 4 / 5 WHAT REMAINS by Wendy Walker follows Elise Sutton, a detective who works on cold cases. When she takes a break from her work day, going into a department store to pick something up, she winds up in the middle of a tense situation. There's an active shooter and people running for… Continue reading WHAT REMAINS by Wendy Walker

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DARLING GIRL by Liz Michalski

Rating: 4 / 5 I received DARLING GIRL by Liz Michalski in my Once Upon a Book Club box. I really enjoy creative retellings, so was excited to pick up this one! DARLING GIRL puts a unique and dark spin on the Peter Pan story. Holly Darling is the granddaughter of the infamous Wendy Darling.… Continue reading DARLING GIRL by Liz Michalski

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SALT AND SUGAR by Rebecca Carvalho

I received SALT AND SUGAR by Rebecca Carvalho in my YA Once Upon a Book Club box. I didn't know anything about this one, but foodie books tend to be my sweet spot for romance, so was excited to give this one at try. Rating: 3.5 / 5 SALT AND SUGAR follows Lari Ramires, a… Continue reading SALT AND SUGAR by Rebecca Carvalho

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THE LOST MELODY by Joanna Davidson Politano

Rating: 4.5 / 5 I received THE LOST MELODY by Joanna Davidson Politano in my Once Upon a Book Club box. I had heard nothing about this one prior to receiving it, but was excited to dive into this special edition. THE LOST MELODY follows concert pianist Vivienne Mourdant. After her father dies, she learns… Continue reading THE LOST MELODY by Joanna Davidson Politano

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THE OCEANOGRAPHY OF THE MOON by Glendy Vanderah

Rating: 4.5 / 5 I received THE OCEANOGRAPHY OF THE MOON by Glendy Vanderah in my Once Upon a Book Club box. I had heard good things about this author so was excited to give this one at try. THE OCEANOGRAPHY OF THE MOON follows Riley, a young woman who moved to live with her… Continue reading THE OCEANOGRAPHY OF THE MOON by Glendy Vanderah