“Great wrongs are done to us all at some point.  The question is, do we use them as a justification or an opportunity.” – A Little Bit of Grace by Phoebe Fox. This book reminds me of how important LGBTQ representation is in the publishing industry. To be able to see yourself in a story.  […]

“He was gone. I searched the dark streets, saw no one, and stared at the place I had seen him seconds before. The only evidence was the leaves blowing across the sidewalk…” – Windswept by Gwen Cole Summary Every day, Sam rides the subway on her way to school, but when she meets a boy named […]

Summary Divinity’s Twilight: Rebirth by Chritopher Russell releases September 22, 2020. A world consumed by war . . .An ancient evil resurrected . . .A millennia old bargain comes due . . . When two blades clash, the third will fall, and the fate of all will be jeopardized. To save Lozaria, the failures of […]

“History’s stains illuminate the future.” – Fragments of Light by Michele Phoenix I thoroughly enjoyed this dual timeline, dual narrative historical fiction book.  It travels from the farmlands of  Missouri to the shores of Normandy as one woman takes on a quest to understand the past in order to move forward with peace into the […]

What a brilliant idea for a #bookstackchallenge!! My friends @bluntscissorsbookreviews @thebookblondie and @poketsized_pageturner all teamed up to create a #stackchallenge that stretches you to think #beyondmyshelf.  They started to see a trend in reviews where books received a lower rating because the reader didn’t “connect” or “relate” and they want you to think a little […]

Last Chance Summer by Shannon Klare is the adorable teeny bopper romance I didn’t know I needed. Summary Alex is a sheriff’s daughter with a less than pristine reputation. When she’s involved in an accident after a party, Alex’s parents ship her off to her aunt’s summer camp to work as a counselor. What’s worse […]

“Running doesn’t seem like a very ladylike business.” – Fast Girls I started Fast Girls by Elise Hooper on the plane and promptly finished it on my first day of vacation.  Y’all know how much I love historical fiction books & any literature with strong female leads.  But this author is also always an auto […]

“My biggest hope for this book is not that you walk away believing and supporting every conclusion I’ve drawn but that it spurs you to figure out what you think for yourself and why.” – Knox McCoy, All Things Reconsidered I jumped at the chance to read this book! Popular podcaster Knox McCoy is hilarious […]

“Dreams are like pieces of fluff that get caught in your hair;they stand out for a moment, but eventually you wach themaway, or long fingers reach in and pluck them out.” – Clap When You Land I am so moved by the beauty and art that is Clap When You Land. history Author Elizabeth Acevedo […]

“She hit him in the best way, like a rainstorm after five years of drought, healing the parched earth with a gentle touch; and in the worst way, like an unexpected earthquake, leaving dust and debris in her wake. She was, in equal parts, a gift and a natural disaster. Her name was Juniper Jones.” […]