by Michelle | May 7, 2019 | B Author, Book Review, C Author, M Author, R Author, Review Copy
I have read a lot but reviewed almost nothing over the past few months. Here is my attempt to get caught up on all those outstanding reviews. First up, old review copies I finally got around to reading. %%%%%%%%%% I adored Iain Reid’s first novel, and I am happy...
by Michelle | Apr 30, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, C Author, G Author, P Author, Review Copy, S Author, Y Author
I might detest the current president, but I will be forever grateful for the fact that he angered so many authors, who then took that anger out in their writing because the end result is a plethora of excellent books that make me want to stand up and fight alongside...
by Michelle | Apr 2, 2019 | Book Review, Books Read in 2019, C Author, Read My Own Books Month
Many years ago, back when Connor was still reading a fairly ferocious reader, he came to me with a novel that he knew I would love. This was back in my “blogging is new, and I need to read all the review copies I can to establish myself because that is...
by Michelle | Nov 20, 2018 | Book Review, Books Read in 2018, C Author
Initial Thoughts: “I love Genevieve Cogman’s Invisible Library series, but I am not quite as in love with this fifth book in the series. I got the sense the story was rushed, with the connections among Irene and her companions forced in a way that is not normal...
by Michelle | Aug 30, 2018 | Book Review, Books Read in 2018, C Author
Genre: Literary Fiction; Women’s Fiction Publication Date: 10 July 2018 Source: Publisher via NetGalley Synopsis from the Publisher: ” From the acclaimed PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author of The Great Man comes a riveting high-seas adventure that combines...
by Michelle | Aug 2, 2018 | Book Review, Books Read in 2018, C Author
Genre: Fantasy; Young Adult Publication Date: 5 June 2018 Source: Publisher via Edelweiss Synopsis from the Publisher: “The Trials of Virtuous Succession have ended. Prince Andreus is king—and Princess Carys is dead. But even as he’s haunted by what he did to...
