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Finishing book series I’m in the middle of

Sometimes you start a series, you even buy the whole lot of it because you are that confident you’ll love it (or the box set was cheaper) and for one reason or another you just don’t finish it… that’s what I’m going to rectify. The series that I’m in the middle of, are finally going…
Reading Historical Fiction

Historical fiction is not my favourite genre, but sometimes I find myself flipping the pages on a few. I decided that since it was a rarity, I would share some of the historical fiction books I read to show the wins and losses. A Lady’s Guide To Fortune Hunting (Sophie Irwin) 3 stars I must…
Are Writing Courses Worth It? My Experience…

Some people think about writing (specifically creative writing) and think that you need a degree, a course to tell you how to write, rules that setup how a genre behaves and should come through to readers. Some think that life is the best teacher, and experience, reading and a whole lot of editors notes are…
High perspective

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it is easy to get caught up in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture. However, when we make a conscious effort to view things from a higher perspective, we unlock a world of benefits that can positively impact our personal and professional lives.…
Books that icked me out so much I couldn’t finish

There are some books that are just not for you. It’s allowed, it’s reality and it can be disappointing – especially when a lot of others have loved the book. That’s what this post is for, to share the books that gave me so much ick, that I couldn’t continue. *If you liked these books,…
Buying entire book series blind

There are some book series that are easier or cheaper to get as a box set – even if you’ve never read a single one. So, let’s see what series pulled my attention enough to buy the whole thing without ever reading one. Legend – Marie Lu Set in a dark, futuristic Los Angeles, the…
Books with a girl boss that starts in prison but are uber powerful

Yeah, I know that’s a mouthful of a title but I honestly wasn’t sure how else to title this. Surprisingly, this type of story is not isolated, and there are quite a few books that fall into this category. Here are my reviews on said books. Shatter Me – Tahereh Mafi 3 stars I kept…
reading small town romances

there’s just something special about a romance that takes place in a small town. they have a specific charm, specific cozy feel and i decided to ride that train and see if they hold up. Fake Identity at Stake by Lisa Renee 3 stars This book has me in two minds.One hand, it had good…
Books about a plague or virus

Okay, with the pandemic that swept the world a few years ago, even though some of these books existed before everything went down, they seem a bit more real ever since. So, I have complied a list of books I have read (or are in the midst of reading) that have a plague or virus,…