In the Lives of Puppets is another shining example of T.J. Klune’s incredible imagination. We follow Vic, Nurse Ratched, Rambo, Hap and Gio as they vanquish foes and build closer ties. A queer retelling of Pinocchio, but reversed, where the…
I totally misunderstood the blurb for Things We Do in the Dark. A glance at it while feeling pressured to choose an audiobook from the Libby app. I feel stressed if I have too many books available at once, even…
Buchanan-Renard #7 It is hard to keep writing about this series. Coming up with discussion specific to Fire and Ice without spoilers was tough. The stories are cute and predictable, perfect for curling up on a cold day. I read…
Belles of London #1 The Siren of Sussex was the last in a Regency reading spree. I try not to read too many Regency or Victorian romances back to back because they blend together if they are the usual run-of-the-mill…
Dating Dr. Dil was another random library pick. I read the blurb, listened to the sample, and it was off to the races. When Kareena’s father decides to sell their family home, Kareena decides it’s finally time to get serious…
The Dresden Files #1 Storm Front was recommended to me by a coworker. I’ve seen it but judged the cover harshly and never picked up the book. The hat, coat and staff combo is so cringe, I find it immediately…
I struggled with Lessons in Birdwatching. I started reading it in early October during a high-stress time, put it down at 64% completed, and picked it back up last week. At only 260 pages, if I wasn’t vibing with it,…
I cannot believe The Wall of Winnipeg and Me escaped me for so long. I saw it on Bookstagram and immediately put it on hold at the library. Sports romance? WINNIPEG reference!? Employee to lovers? Yup, this is right in…
Castles Ever After #3 When A Scot Ties the Knot is the reason I started the Castles Ever After series. I read an excerpt in the back of one of the Spindle Cove books, and it hooked me! The most substantial book…
Castles Ever After #2 I recently read another Regency romance (A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting) and shouldn’t have read Say Yes to the Marquess so close to it. There were many similarities between the two books, just enough to…
What a great approach to fortune hunting! True enemies to lovers, Radcliffe spends two thirds of A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting actively seeking to ensure Kitty doesn’t impact his family and has very little respect for her motivations. Kitty doesn’t…
Castles Ever After #1 Romancing the Duke is another unique Tessa Dare Regency romance. Although the book follows all the usual conventions and tropes, the story is so well-developed and unique that it’s not just another iteration of the same…
City Under One Roof was plausible the whole way through, which is hard to find in many thrillers. The characters were well-rounded and had complex motivations, and I was engaged in the plot. The narration of the audiobook was terrific.Many…
Lucas Davenport #19 I am SO happy that Letty finally got her dedicated subplot in Wicked Prey! She’s got the fearlessness of a young person combined with the hardness of experience. I enjoyed her ingenuity and loyalty. I know she…
Lucas Davenport #18 The Lucas/Weather dynamic always gets me. Lucas consistently makes choices to keep Weather happy and considers how his actions will affect her, without simping at all. Phantom Prey uses a mental illness as a plot device in…
