Murder Road by Simone St. James is this author's newest release. While I wouldn't say this is my favorite of hers, it's still and excellent thriller. Murder Road by Simone St. James is this author's newest release. While I wouldn't say this is my favorite of hers, it's still and excellent thriller. On that note, the bar is also incredibly high for her. I'm so glad I discovered Simone St. James because she's always good. Anyway, this book reeled me in right away. There's a lot to love about it, but I especially appreciated the creepy atmosphere. If you're a fan of this author's brand of horror mystery thriller with a dash of paranormal, you can't miss this. I need to get caught up on her backlist asap....more
Okay, Skyward (Skyward #1) by Brandon Sanderson was great! Why was I sitting on this for so long? I can't wait to get caught up on the rest of the serOkay, Skyward (Skyward #1) by Brandon Sanderson was great! Why was I sitting on this for so long? I can't wait to get caught up on the rest of the series. If you're looking for one of the best YA sci-fi series openers, you can't skip this!...more
Is it weird that I was convinced it was Sarah Wheeler for the longest time and was genuinely surprised when I realized wasn't? That the title was actuIs it weird that I was convinced it was Sarah Wheeler for the longest time and was genuinely surprised when I realized wasn't? That the title was actually I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston. While this was a solid read for me, I'd still say this is my least favorite book by this author. My favorite was easily One Last Stop....more
I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I loved I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee. I don't follow K-Pop very much although I do enjoy watching K-dramas I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I loved I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee. I don't follow K-Pop very much although I do enjoy watching K-dramas and movies. I don't know much about the Korean music industry, but either way this is still feels quite accessible. The characters really make this YA Contemporary work, especially Skye Shin herself. She's a real breath of fresh air. I'm glad I decided to listen to this on audiobook - Greta Jung is a great narrator. I can't recommend this story enough. I'll have to read more from Lyla Lee in the future....more
I didn't realize just how much I needed this kind Western fairytale retelling. Six-Gun Snow White by Catherynne M. Valente really worked for me. It's I didn't realize just how much I needed this kind Western fairytale retelling. Six-Gun Snow White by Catherynne M. Valente really worked for me. It's short and sweet and it's easy to read it practically in one sitting. I wouldn't mind seeing other fairy tales given this kind of treatment....more
Deaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarcho has been recommended to me several times during the last year and I'm glad I finally decided to read it. I appreciated hoDeaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarcho has been recommended to me several times during the last year and I'm glad I finally decided to read it. I appreciated how ASL is handled within, and I'm glad I read his introduction on that note as well. I didn't really know that much about him going in aside from him being on Dancing with the Stars. Regardless, if you're at all interested in learning more about Deaf culture his autobiography is worth reading....more
You know what? I Knead My Mommy: and Other Poems by Kittens by Francesco Marciuliano was cute as heck! The poems are fun, but the itty bitty kitty picYou know what? I Knead My Mommy: and Other Poems by Kittens by Francesco Marciuliano was cute as heck! The poems are fun, but the itty bitty kitty pictures are just the best....more
The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956 by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a tough to read but important. I don't know a whole lot about Russian history so I know The Gulag Archipelago, 1918-1956 by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a tough to read but important. I don't know a whole lot about Russian history so I know I just totally missed some elements. Also, I'm glad I missed the audiobook because otherwise I don't know if I would have been able to complete it....more
Sworn to Silence (Kate Burkholder #1) by Linda Castillo ended up being such a pleasant surprise. I can't get over just how much I liked this series opSworn to Silence (Kate Burkholder #1) by Linda Castillo ended up being such a pleasant surprise. I can't get over just how much I liked this series opener. It's cool to be able to see so many real life towns and roads that I'm actually familiar with in fiction that rarely ever appear otherwise. It's primarily set in a fictional version of Holmes County, Ohio town but quite a few of the town that appear are real. I gasped at seeing Killbuck! I'm glad I finally decided to take the recommendations I've been getting for this series. I'm going to have to continue the series asap....more
One Giant Leap: The Impossible Mission That Flew Us to the Moon by Charles Fishman is a fascinating history book and it's also incredibly accessible. One Giant Leap: The Impossible Mission That Flew Us to the Moon by Charles Fishman is a fascinating history book and it's also incredibly accessible. I'm especially interested in this time period and part of history, so I've been eyeing this for quite some time. I'm glad I finally decided to read it because the author did a great job of laying things out. I love that it gives the reader a broad look at not only the events themselves, but the wider context as well. The only aspect I wasn't as much of a fan of that the author does go into statistics and numbers, some of which could have used greater clarification at some points....more
Paladin's Grace (The Saint of Steel #1) by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy series opener I'd somehow missed a few years ago. Everything I've had the chancePaladin's Grace (The Saint of Steel #1) by T. Kingfisher is a fantasy series opener I'd somehow missed a few years ago. Everything I've had the chance to read from T. Kingfisher has been pretty fantastic and this is no different. It's a bit different from other things I've read from her, but I really appreciated how fun and cute it could be. I wasn't expecting it to be quite so cozy. I can't wait to read the rest of this series in the future....more
Tales of the Celestial Kingdom (The Celestial Kingdom #2.5) by Sue Lynn Tan is a great collection of short stories set in the world of a favorite seriTales of the Celestial Kingdom (The Celestial Kingdom #2.5) by Sue Lynn Tan is a great collection of short stories set in the world of a favorite series. Honestly, it's just nice to be back with these characters. I had almost forgotten just how much I missed it all. Plus, Kelly Chong's illustrations fit it perfectly....more
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone (Ernest Cunningham #1) by Benjamin Stevenson is a new favorite mystery and I can't recommend it enough on audEveryone in My Family Has Killed Someone (Ernest Cunningham #1) by Benjamin Stevenson is a new favorite mystery and I can't recommend it enough on audiobook. Barton Welch makes an excellent narrator. I don't want to give anything away, but just it was everything I was looking for. I can't wait to listen to book two soon....more
The Ferryman by Justin Cronin was a bit different than what I was expecting but I loved where it went. Even thought it's quite long, it didn't feel liThe Ferryman by Justin Cronin was a bit different than what I was expecting but I loved where it went. Even thought it's quite long, it didn't feel like it at all and I practically flew through it. I highly recommend this one to fans of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. I'm going to have to get caught up on this author's works soon - I'd almost forgotten how much I like his style....more
Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler is a great YA contemporary. Sports aren't really my thing, but I'm glad I decided to stick around for the charactHome Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler is a great YA contemporary. Sports aren't really my thing, but I'm glad I decided to stick around for the characters. I was also pleasantly surprised by the fact that the story gets a little more heavy than I was expecting it too. If you liked Cool For The Summer, you'll have to try this one too....more
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy (Monk and Robot #2) by Becky Chambers was absolutely brilliant. I'm so glad I read this immediately after its predecessor. A Prayer for the Crown-Shy (Monk and Robot #2) by Becky Chambers was absolutely brilliant. I'm so glad I read this immediately after its predecessor. I was surprised by just how much more I loved this installment of this novella series. Like I said about book one, this was just plain nice and cozy....more
The Fervor by Alma Katsu is a solid historical horror standalone novel. While it hit a lot of the right notes for me a good part of the time, I think The Fervor by Alma Katsu is a solid historical horror standalone novel. While it hit a lot of the right notes for me a good part of the time, I think was looking for a little more out of this WWII Japanese interment camp set horror story. ...more
Her Majesty's Royal Coven (Her Majesty's Royal Coven #1) by Juno Dawson was pretty cool. I think I'd like to read a WWII set book in this world. I meaHer Majesty's Royal Coven (Her Majesty's Royal Coven #1) by Juno Dawson was pretty cool. I think I'd like to read a WWII set book in this world. I mean, Bletchley Park oracles and resistance fighters? That sounds even cooler than this present day set urban fantasy, if you ask me. No matter what though I think I'll have to read the rest of this series....more
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom is a new-to-me favorite! I was putting off this historical fantasy horror novel for way too long. I'm glad I deSlewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom is a new-to-me favorite! I was putting off this historical fantasy horror novel for way too long. I'm glad I decided to listen to the audiobook because the production was great and Barrie Kreinik has a perfect voice for it. I had no idea just how much I needed this. I absolutely need to read everything Brom has ever written now....more
