I fell in love with Terrie Todd's writing in 2020 when I found Bleak Landing somewhere and listened to every word, unable to tear myself away. I quickly went from that book to the next, and to the next. So when Rose Among Thornes was announced, I knew I'd be reading it the moment came out. I Continue Reading
Book Reviews
The Real Question? Is This Last Book as Good as the Rest?
Back in 2019, I read the first book of the Tree of Life series by Olivia Newport, The Inn at Hidden Run. While I didn't dislike the entire book, it wasn't my favorite for reasons my review states pretty clearly, but I saw something in that book. I knew, deep down I knew that I'd love the Continue Reading
A Surprisingly Delightful Book Perfect for Teaching Children about Food
When I saw Eat God's Food, I was interested but cautious. It felt like "Eating God's Way" and anytime I see stuff like that, I end up not liking it. So, imagine my delight and surprise when the book explained the different kinds of good food and makes a nod to the kinds of food not good for our Continue Reading
Solve a Murder, Avoid a Killer, and Remain Riveted to This Book
When I chatted with Natalie Walters about her latest release, Lights Out, I decided to start with her first book, Living Lies. Since I was headed across Tennessee, I decided to get it on audiobook. A perfect way to enjoy a long drive! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me Continue Reading
What Happens When You Fall in Love with a Brilliant Narrator and Wonderful Story?
A Holiday by Gaslight. The cover appeared in my Facebook feed... somewhere. Stunning. I knew I wanted to read it just by the cover! That was three years ago. I finished my last audiobook on November 30th, so I went scrolling through my Audible library. A Holiday by Gaslight appeared. WHAT? I Continue Reading
Only Jesus Can Keep Us All from Being Horrible Monsters at Heart
Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Only Jesus Can Keep Us All from Being Horrible Monsters at Heart Definitely, Michelle Griep's best book yet, Lost in Darkness delves into the horrifying world of mental and physical medical care Continue Reading
Why Do Authors Hate Me (or at Least Hate My Need for Sleep)?
Two months ago, I received a request to read and review a book. Considering that I'd hounded the author for her first book before it was even published, it's no wonder that when I got the email for book three, I said, "YES!" Two months... surely that would be plenty of time. Right? Except that Continue Reading
This Brilliant Author Made Me Love a Beloved Book Even More
You've never heard Aslan roar--not really--until you've heard it out of a four-foot-nothing, Estonian teacher who looks like blowing a candle out too close to her would send her into the next county. Mrs. Elkins looked like a literal pushover, but let me tell you, that woman lived and loved with Continue Reading
Why Saving Ebenezer Was My #1 Christmas Recommendation Last Year
Why Saving Ebenezer Was My #1 Christmas Recommendation Last Year Saving Ebenezer is one of the best novel continuations I’ve seen. While staying faithful to the original story, he gives us more and shows us where Dickens fell just a bit short of the true goal of Marley’s warning. He even brings in Continue Reading
Who Knew That a Unique Story Could Also Offer Great Comfort?
Earlier this year, the cover appeared everywhere I looked, shared by authors I respect, Dearest Josephine. I didn't know anything about the story, didn't know why people liked it, but when it came on sale, I bought the Kindle version and promptly forgot all about it. Note: links may be Continue Reading
When Shadows Take on New Motives Readers Better Beware
Last year, an author made me fall in love with a story I'd always hated. Or, perhaps a better way of saying it is: last year an author retold and expanded on a story I'd never liked... and I LOVED what she did. So, when the opportunity for me to read a review copy of book two came along it was kind Continue Reading
Two Wars, Two Perspectives, One Chance at Life and Love
Look, I expected to like this book. I mean, who wouldn't? J'nell Ciesielski wrote it! It was bound to be fabulous. Still, I hadn't read the synopsis before I requested a review copy, and wow... Not only do we have a Russian princess, we have a Scottish Marquis! Wait, what? Yeah. It's a Continue Reading
