Literary journey of an office career escapee
“Darkwitch” is a kind of book that sweeps you off your feet and makes you keep reading “just one more chapter”. I couldn’t put this book down even after my Kindle fell out of my hands a couple of times (yes, a few times it landed on my face), and even after my cats gave... Continue Reading →
Lea Wylder is a fighter. She’s been fighting all her life. She’s been fighting against the enemy, the biggest threat to her people. She’s been fighting against the grief of losing her loved ones. And if that wasn’t enough, there is a continuous battle with her own mind and body, both seemingly trying to betray... Continue Reading →
While I sit staring at the blinking cursor, trying to put my impressions about “Calixta” by Omayra Vélez into words, forgive me for blurting out: “wow, what a book!” These are my feelings in a nutshell. But it absolutely won’t do to leave “Calixta” without a proper review. The intense, imaginative, gut-searing, and thought-provoking story... Continue Reading →
As a true fan of Jane Austen, I have a habit of rereading her six full novels. I must confess, I’ve read “Lady Susan” only once, and it just doesn’t feel like I’ll reread it ever again. Austen books are my comfort reads. The ones you get snuggled with in your favourite blanket sometime in... Continue Reading →
Sizzling hot paranormal shifters romance series. If you are into the paranormal themes in your reads, look no further. The Blood Moon, Texas Shifters series by Kat Kinney is what you are looking for. I love the Caldwells! They are now officially one of my favourite fictional families of all time. I am absolutely spellbound... Continue Reading →
This book is the purest form of literary escapism. It pulls you in and you don’t want to get out. “Dragon's Grace” by Sloane McClain is the first book in the Sons of Pendragon series. The story is a delicious blend of Arthurian-era epic fantasy and contemporary romance. Full of ancient secrets, sword battles, and... Continue Reading →
“Christmas with Hamish” by Sophie Penhaligon is exactly the kind of story you’d want to read over Christmas time. It has it all to add to the general atmosphere of waiting for miracles to happen. A beautiful romance that will make your heart flutter deliciously, Christmas settings and activities you are supposed to experience during... Continue Reading →
I jumped right into book four of the Baker's Rise Mysteries by R.A. Hutchins after finishing the previous story of the series. “Muffin Ventured, Muffin Gained” didn’t disappoint! It is full of both cosy and unsettling moments, characters to love and to hate, and, of course, yet another murder mystery to solve. With every next book... Continue Reading →
Flora and Reggie’s cosy mystery series is highly addictive. Don’t say I haven’t warned you after you forget about all the things you had to get done before the festive dinner, having gotten completely immersed in the Baker's Rise Mysteries by R.A. Hutchins. “Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fondant” is the third book in the... Continue Reading →
People often do bad things. In some cases, the bad things they’ve done have long-lasting consequences for other people. Bad things done to children always have the most devastating consequences. “Her Alibi” is a revealing, heart-wrenching memoir written by a person with a truly brave heart. Mary L. Schmidt doesn’t spare the details of what has turned... Continue Reading →
