Content warning: This review discusses mental health and suicide. There’s been a lot of more focus on mental health now more than ever. It explains why there’s an uptick in accessing resources of that kind. This even includes fiction, for it provides a window to understand why someone might feel a certain way. Some ofContinue reading “The Midnight Library Book Review”
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The Paper Palace Book Review
Content warning: this review contains discussions on sex and sexual assault. I’ve read books that I didn’t care that much about, but I continued as an obligation. Some might say that I should do what’s in my gut and stop. I understand that sentiment. At the same time, I’m in charge of a book group,Continue reading “The Paper Palace Book Review”
Literary Travel – Rose City Romance Conference 2026
Hi Everybody, I was back at the Rose City Romance Conference this past weekend in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and it was fantastic! It went on from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12. I was only able to go on the Sunday due to work, but there was plenty to do. All of the photosContinue reading “Literary Travel – Rose City Romance Conference 2026”
Literary Travel – Rose City Romance Conference 2025
Hi Everybody, Back in June, my husband and I stumbled upon the Rose City Romance Conference on a day trip to Windsor, Canada. See, I told you that I wasn’t done with Canada yet. We had a blast checking out indie authors and vendors at the event. On top of that, it was their firstContinue reading “Literary Travel – Rose City Romance Conference 2025”
Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from BooksForward and SHP Comics in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review briefly mentions violence and animal abuse. If I had a nickel every time I reviewed a graphic novel written by Shawn Hainsworth under the pseudonym Darin S. Cape, I wouldContinue reading “Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King Book Review”
Sunflower Sisters Book Review
A book series has a hard job of keeping up a story’s momentum while expanding what it can do. Some have been successful like Harry Potter, while others start to feel formulaic as it progresses. Even if the series begins to feel bland, there could still be interesting aspects that make readers keep going. CaseContinue reading “Sunflower Sisters Book Review”
The Sooner I Go Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses mental health. Colleen Hoover is one of the most popular authors in the last five years. Readers have devoured her new adult books involving romances between troubled people, and two ofContinue reading “The Sooner I Go Book Review”
This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us Book Review
When I was listening to the Fictional Hangover Podcast last year, the hosts gave me a shoutout to entice me to read This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us by Edgar Cantero – the book they were talking about. I was on cloud nine. I couldn’t have been happier to hear them talkContinue reading “This Body’s Not Big Enough for Both of Us Book Review”
The Secret Courtesan Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. I’ve mentioned on this website before that I love historical fiction. I especially enjoy ones that bring overlooked women to life like Saving Vincent by Joan Fernandez. I also adore ones that have a dual timeline,Continue reading “The Secret Courtesan Book Review”
In Black and White: 20 Yrs to Life Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. If I had a nickel for every time I reviewed a book that explored a black person’s experience in prison, I would have a dime for now. Last week, it was Freeman’s Challenge: The MurderContinue reading “In Black and White: 20 Yrs to Life Book Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 