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  • Review of Hope Rises by David Baldacci

    Review of Hope Rises by David Baldacci

    April 7, 2026
    Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, Moderate Violence, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense, Villain Redemption

    A twisty turning resolution to the duology This book is a must read if you like: Sharp twists, moral relativity, and Thrillers. About the Book: Title: Hope Rises Genre(s): Thriller Author: David Baldacci Narrated by MacLeod Andrews; Will Collyer; Shiromi Arserio; Christine Lakin; Larry Herron; Tim Lounibos Published by: Hachette Audio | Grand Central Publishing…

  • Review of Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst

    Review of Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst

    March 31, 2026
    Cozy, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Light Intimacy, Light Profanity, Light Violence, Quest/Journey

    A magical adventure through the uncharted seas with freedom and finding eventually finding a family. This book is a must read if you like: Spellshop, found family, cozy fantasy, adorable sidekicks, sentient plants My Thoughts Like all the books in the Spellshop universe, this one feels like bright colors and warm fuzzy feelings. The main…

  • Review of Judge Stone by James Patterson and Viola Davis

    Review of Judge Stone by James Patterson and Viola Davis

    March 7, 2026
    Black Voices, Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

    What happens when people are put in impossible Situations? This book is a must read if you like: Strong female characters, Black representation, Thrillers, modern history, Courtroom dramas. My Thoughts I was not prepared for the heaviness and intensity of this Book. It deals with a lot of intense themes. This book was a tough…

  • Review of Seek the Traitor’s Son by Veronica Roth

    Review of Seek the Traitor’s Son by Veronica Roth

    March 6, 2026
    Chosen One, Coming of Age, Dystopian, Fantasy, Graphic Profanity, LGBTQ+, Moderate Intimacy, Moderate Violence

    What if a prophesy could end an eternal war? But IT was unclear if it would favor you or your enemies. This book is a must read if you like: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson, Great prophecy stories, Sci-fi apocalypse stories. My Thoughts This Book was such an epic read. It has the feel of a…

  • Review of The Found Echoes of Singing Trees by Kaby

    Review of The Found Echoes of Singing Trees by Kaby

    February 28, 2026
    Children’s, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Light Violence, No Intimacy, No Profanity, Quest/Journey

    Adorable fantastical little tale This book is a must read if you like: Fantastical new worlds, talking animals, low stakes, and cute characters. About the Book: Title: The Found Echoes of Singing Trees Genre(s): Children’s Fiction; Fantasy Author: Kaby Published by: BooksGoSocial Audio Date Published: 09/25/2025 Format Read: AudioBook Where I Got It: NetGalley ARC/ALC…

  • Review of Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser

    Review of Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser

    February 15, 2026
    Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, Historical Fiction, Light Intimacy, Villain Redemption

    What would you do you keep your children safe? This book is a must read if you like: Maleficent, Robin Hobb and Marie Brennan’s voice, fairytale retellings, villian origin story About the Book: Title: Lady TremaineGenre(s): General Fiction (Adult); Historical Fiction; Women’s FictionAuthor: Rachel HochhauserPublished by: Macmillan AudioDate Published: March 3, 2026Format Read: AudioBookWhere I…

  • Review of The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst

    Review of The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst

    February 7, 2026
    Coming of Age, Fantasy, Hidden World, Light Intimacy, Light Profanity, Light Violence, Young Adult

    Calisa wants to use helping her great aunt as an escape, but she doesn’t know how far it will take her. This book is a must read if you like: Portal fantasy, coming of age, LGBTQ+ Representation, Cozy fantasy. About the Book: Title: The Faraway InnGenre(s): Sci Fi & Fantasy; Teens & YAAuthor: Sarah Beth…

  • Review of Paper Roses by Debby Show

    Review of Paper Roses by Debby Show

    December 22, 2025
    Graphic Profanity, Historical Fiction, Light Violence, Moderate Intimacy

    Family are the ties that bind you, to people you aren’t related to that you love, and people you are related to that you might wish you weren’t. This book is a must read if you like: Contemporary fiction, Snapshot of immigration’s effect on generations, General fiction, Historical fiction, Based on a True story, Generational…

  • Review of Detours; Hope & Growth After Life’s Hardest Turns by Elizabeth Smart

    Review of Detours; Hope & Growth After Life’s Hardest Turns by Elizabeth Smart

    December 16, 2025
    Biography/Memoir, Graphic Violence, Moderate Intimacy, No Profanity, Non-Fiction, Self-Help

    A straight shot of reality from someone who has been there…and it isn’t as tough as you might think. This book is a must read if you like: No nonsense, actionable advice, self-help, and triumph stories. About the Book: Title: Detours; Hope & Growth After Life’s Hardest Turns Genre(s): Non-fiction, Self-help, biography Author: Elizabeth Smart…

  • Review of My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

    Review of My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

    November 11, 2025
    Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense

    Think you can figure out this thriller? Think again. This book is a must read if you like: Thrillers, crazy plot twists, and family intrigue About the Book: Title: My Husband’s Wife Genre(s): Thriller Author: Alice Feeney Published by: Macmillan Audio Date Published: January 20, 2026 Format Read: AudioBook Where I Got It: NetGalley gave…

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