Title: Kaikeyi Author: Vaishnavi Patel My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: I grew up reading about Greek and Irish folklore but never much about the folklore of Hindu Gods. Kaikeyi was a very beautifully written book that dived deep into the history that means so much to people. And to think that Patel wrote... Continue Reading →
Weekly Book Review 11/6 – 11/12
Title: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Author: Holly Jackson My Rating:⭐⭐⭐ (.5) Why I gave this rating: Another tiktok book I wanted to check out. This YA mystery is a great read for someone looking to just get into mystery. Felt like Nancy Drew reading this book. Trying to figure out who the murderer... Continue Reading →
Weekly Book Review 10/30 – 11/5
Title: The Song of Achilles Author: Madeline Miller My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: As we know from some of my previous posts, I really enjoy Greek Mythology inspired books. This was a story I had not really heard of before, but obviously knew who Achilles was and the role he played in... Continue Reading →
Weekly Book Review 10/23 – 10/29
Title: It Ends with Us Author: Colleen Hoover My Rating: ⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: I know, I know, an incredibly unpopular opinion for this book. I just was not nearly impressed with it as many others are. This is my least favorite Hoover book that I have read so far. (Kind of a... Continue Reading →
Weekly Book Review 10/9 – 10/15
Title: The Clockmaker's Wife Author: Daisy Wood My Rating:⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: I really was bored with this book. I was reading it just for it to be over. It wasn't a typical historical fiction that engaged me and kept me interested. I'm not sure why I didn't get into but I found... Continue Reading →
Weekly Book Review 10/2 – 10/8
Title: The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America Author: Richard Rothstein My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: When you look at the United States, it's very clear that there are still segregated towns all over the country. It was a little eye opening reading the reasoning for a... Continue Reading →
Weekly Book Review 9/25 – 10/1
Title: The London House Author: Katherine Reay My Rating: ⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: This book was all over the place but not in a good way. It would be mid subject and then it would be like "but Jason says this". Jason who we have not yet met and actually have no idea... Continue Reading →
Weekly Book Review 9/18 – 9/24
Title: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Author: Lisa See My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (.5) Why I gave this rating: This book definitely takes some time to get into. In fact, about 50 pages in I was ready to throw my phone on the train I was so mad about what I was reading. I hate saying... Continue Reading →
Weekly Book Review of 9/1 – 9/4
Ok, let me start by saying this is going to look a little different then how I use to write reviews. I was getting to the point that I found writing almost a chore. I lost the enjoyment out of this blog and kept finding myself pushing posts off until the last minute. But why... Continue Reading →
Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen
Isabella Waverly is trying to find her place in the house servant world after losing both of her parents. While walking through London on her day off, she witnesses a horrific event, and is the only one to comfort a girl dying on the side walk in her final moments. Before the girl passes she... Continue Reading →