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  • 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…

  • Review of The Lost by Sarah Beth Durst

    Review of The Lost by Sarah Beth Durst

    November 11, 2025
    Chosen One, Fantasy, Hidden World, Light Profanity, Light Violence, Moderate Intimacy, Small Town

    Have you ever felt like everything is Too much and you just need to run away and get Lost? Lauren did and now She is very lost. This book is a must read if you like: Peter Pan retellings, magical realism, vivid descriptions of magical landscapes, and engaging Characters. About the Book: Title: The LostGenre(s):…

  • Review of 100 Rules for Living to 100 by Dick Van Dyke

    Review of 100 Rules for Living to 100 by Dick Van Dyke

    November 5, 2025
    Biography/Memoir, Graphic Profanity, Light Intimacy, No Violence, Self-Help

    Who wouldn’t want advice from someone who is almost 100?

  • Review of Joyful, Anyway by Kate Bowler

    Review of Joyful, Anyway by Kate Bowler

    November 5, 2025
    Graphic Intimacy, Moderate Violence, Non-Fiction, Self-Help

    Relatable, actionable, and science based. This book is a must read if you like: Practical suggestions, feeling seen, and avoiding toxic positivity. About the Book: Title: Joyful, Anyway Genre(s): Non-fiction, Self-help Author: Kate Bowler Published by: Random House Date Published: April 7, 2026 Format Read: EBook Where I Got It: NetGalley gave me a copy…

  • Review of Nash Falls by David Baldacci

    Review of Nash Falls by David Baldacci

    November 3, 2025
    Graphic Intimacy, Graphic Profanity, Graphic Violence, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense, Quest/Journey

    What happens to a mild mannered, neurodivergent’s life gets completely blown up? This book is a must read if you like: David Baldacci, Thrillers, action books, underdog stories. About the Book: Title: Nash FallsGenre(s): ThrillerAuthor: David BaldacciPublished by: Hachette Audio | Grand Central PublishingDate Published: Format Read: AudioBookWhere I Got It: NetGalley gave me a…

  • Review of How I Know White People are Crazy by Dr. John Lassiter

    Review of How I Know White People are Crazy by Dr. John Lassiter

    October 28, 2025
    Graphic Profanity, Moderate Violence, No Intimacy, Non-Fiction

    Do you wish you could see the world through another person’s perspective? This book is a must read if you like: Social justice work, Autobiographical books, race studies, psychology, and nonfiction. About the Book: Title: How I Know White People are Crazy and Other Stories; Notes from a Frustrated Black PsychologistGenre(s): Health, Mind & Body;…

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