Rating: 4 / 5 FALLING LIKE LEAVES by Misty Wilson is a young adult romance set against an small town autumn backdrop. When Ellis' parents announce a separation and a plan for Ellis to join her mother living with family for the fall in the small town of Bramble Falls, Connecticut. It is the last… Continue reading FALLING LIKE LEAVES by Misty Wilson
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THE UNDOING OF VIOLET CLAYBOURNE by Emily Critchley
Rating: 4 / 5 THE UNDOING OF VIOLET CLAYBOURNE by Emily Critchley is set in the late 1930s. The story follows Gillian, a young woman without any really interested family connections. When her new roommate Violet determines they'll be friends, she finally has someplace to belong. Violet takes Gillian home with her for the Christmas… Continue reading THE UNDOING OF VIOLET CLAYBOURNE by Emily Critchley
THE MEMORY DRESS by Jade Beer
Rating: 4 / 5 THE MEMORY DRESS by Jade Beer tells a story in two timelines. In 2018, we are following Jayne, a young woman who lives a relatively quiet life. When her job as a dog walker leads to a run in with an elderly neighbor, Jayne quickly sees that Meredith needs help. Meredith… Continue reading THE MEMORY DRESS by Jade Beer
AN INCONVENIENT WIFE by Karen E. Olson
Rating: 3 / 5 AN INCONVENIENT WIFE by Karen E. Olson is a modern take on a Tudor era mystery. Kate is newly married to the very wealthy Hank Tudor, but a headless body being fond near their summer house throws their relationship and their lives into a tailspin. Kate didn't exactly expect perfection in… Continue reading AN INCONVENIENT WIFE by Karen E. Olson
NIGHTBIRDS by Kate J. Armstrong
Rating: 3 / 5 NIGHTBIRDS by Kate J. Armstrong is set in a world where magic is illegal, but those with money and power can always find a way around the law. Enough money can buy a kiss from a Nightbird, a woman who can bestow magic with a kiss. These women have been taught… Continue reading NIGHTBIRDS by Kate J. Armstrong
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
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
A MILLION TO ONE by Adiba Jaigirdar
Rating: 3.5 / 5 A MILLION TO ONE by Adiba Jaigirdar is a YA heist story set aboard the Titanic. Josefa, Emilie, Hinnah, and Violet work together to steal the Rubaiyat while traveling on the Titanic. This is a book covered with jewels with the potential to fix their futures. This is a big job… Continue reading A MILLION TO ONE by Adiba Jaigirdar
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
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