A novel that made me pause and think about the struggles of others, the Orphan’s Tale can be a testament to the resilience of humans. Noa is 16 years old and has become pregnant after an affair with a soldier. Her parents, horrified, and disgusted, throw Noa out of their home where she is forced …
★★★★★ Probably one of the best and longest books I’ve ever read. (Aside from the rest of the series.) Full of extreme plot twists and imaginative storytelling, it tells a deep and well thought out story of betrayal, heartbreak, determination, and grim realizations. If you decide to read this series, you’ll be thrust into this …
Set in the Grishaverse, The Language of Thorns follows six stories that are wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated. A young adult fantasy twist on familiar tales that give them new life. The book follows along with talking beasts and a mermaid’s voice that can command deadly storms. Along with a boy who can control a …
Erika is a new author for me. But I definitely will be keeping her books on my radar from now on. What a brilliant writer! We are introduced to Virginia in 1926 where she spends her days cavorting and hanging out with her friends in Paris. Very quickly our story jumps to March of 1944 …
The Girl From the Sea is a story about Morgan. She wants to escape the island that she calls home and leave behind her family and friends who don’t quite understand her. She holds many secrets and the biggest one is that she wants to kiss another girl. One night when Morgan is saved from …
Oh, Look! Another book about a Lighthouse. I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it but I love Lighthouses. And, another shocker, a Historical Fiction book based in a Lighthouse. I’m sure that’s another shocker, I love History too. I will give you a few minutes to recover from two shocking revelations in such a short …