Tag: book-blog
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Book Review: The Mermaid Riot by Joy E. Held
Serena and Tobi, childhood friends torn apart by their parents’ feud, reunite to save a mermaid from a greedy doctor. Written by Joy E. Held, an accomplished author and educator, this magical tale of friendship and fantasy unfolds along the Ainsley River in South Carolina. Available March 3, 2024.
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WWW Wednesday | 5/1/24
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words. The idea is simple, just answer the three W’s! What am I currently reading?What did I just finish?What am I reading next? Currently Reading The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple by Joanna Davidson Politano…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Reasons You DNF’d a Book
Top Ten Tuesday: Petty reasons to DNF a book. Sometimes I stop reading a book for reasons like length, lost interest, surprise tropes, or overly complicated writing. It can also be because of the author, bad characters, or my mood.
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Book Review: Wager For a Kiss by Stephanie McRae
The story “Wager for a Kiss” is a heartwarming romance set in 1774 England. Lucy, a lady’s maid, and Dave, a sailor, find unexpected love and happiness despite their age and previous resignations. Their blossoming connection is put to the test by a secret, but ultimately the story is about surprise blessings and finding one’s…
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Book Review: The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier
This book wasn’t on my radar at all until it showed up at my front door as a surprise from Angry Robot Books. A story deep with symbolism and rife with emotions. Morgan Bright has historically viewed herself as the family failure. Struggling from a drug addiction that was born out of a childhood injury…
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WWW Wednesday | 4/24/24
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words. The idea is simple, just answer the three W’s! What am I currently reading?What did I just finish?What am I reading next? Currently Reading The Mermaid Riot by Joy E. Held Released: March 3,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’ve Wanted to Read For Years and Haven’t
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Unread Books on My Shelves I Want to Read Soon (Bonus…
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Book Review & Tour: Night Falls on Predicament Avenue by Jaime Jo Wright
Book tour hosted by: MY REVIEW: A gripping thriller that throws you into a small Christian town in Iowa in the year 1901. While simultaneously anchoring you to the present day with the current owner of the same property. The ties between the two stories are what is gripping and is also the dark history…
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Book Review & Tour: What the Mountains Remember by Joy Callaway
Book tour hosted by: MY REVIEW: A masterpiece of literature! A historical fiction romance you won’t want to miss if you adore anything with a Jane Austen feel to it. What the Mountains Remember follows the main character Belle Newbold, the step-daughter of a wealthy oil and gas man who is taking his family on…
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Book Review & Tour: A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White
Book tour hosted by: MY REVIEW: I had heard amazing things about Roseanna’s books from other authors and readers, but I’ve never read her books myself. After reading A Noble Scheme I can confidently say that Roseanna is a gifted writer. Gifted in writing in a way that presents people as themselves. The complexity of…
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