You never get a second chance at a first kiss… or do you? She’s a big-city executive with a cool head for business. He’s a small-town veterinarian with a passion for saving injured wildlife. As children, they’d been the best of friends, until the day Evie had so determinedly—and somewhat disastrously—kissed Daniel on the lips,... Continue Reading →
Hades is retiring and he’s looking for a successor: A book review on Underworld by Mathieu Burniat
Hades, God of the Underworld, is seeking a successor. The prize? His fabled horn of plenty, source of boundless wealth. But to winnow down the applicant pool, Hades has devised a series of challenges as deadly to hopefuls as they are enlightening to readers, taking us all on a tour of the soil: its uses... Continue Reading →
The story of a dream: A book review on The Dream from Dust by Lukonge Achilees
Writing a novel is a labor of love that takes an enormous amount of effort and it is always an honor for an author to reach out to you to review a book that they have written. I received a free copy of The Dream from Dust directly from the author and I would like... Continue Reading →
Falling in love with a god: A book review on The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
Many witch tales end with the witch burning at the stake. However, in The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec, this is how the story begins. The Witch’s Heart is a novel written by Genevieve Gornichec. She is a writer from North East Ohio, USA with a degree in history. The novel is a reimagining of... Continue Reading →
Before the roses were painted red: A book review on Heartless by Marissa Meyer
“Off with her head!” When I think about the Queen of Hearts, the first image that comes to mind is a cruel and bloodthirsty monarch who has a penchant for chopping people’s heads off. The Queen of Hearts is well known for her savagery. First appearing in Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland, she is a... Continue Reading →
Finishing the Shadow and Bone Trilogy: A book review on Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
There is always a bittersweet feeling that accompanies the end of a trilogy and it is such a shame Ruin and Rising marks the final book of the Shadow and Bone series. However, as they say, all good things must come to an end. So without any further delay, let’s proceed with the book review... Continue Reading →
Shadow and Bone Trilogy: A book review on Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
What do you do if you find yourself facing an extremely powerful enemy who is intent on chasing you until the end of the earth? You stop running and start fighting back. I truly enjoyed reading Shadow and Bone (The first book of the series) and I couldn't wait to get started on the second... Continue Reading →
Diving into the Grishaverse: A book review on Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Shadow and Bone was adapted into a Netflix series earlier this year and I was hooked! When I completed season 1, I was so eager to get my own copy of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy and luckily, I was fortunate enough to find all three in Borders at Ibn Batuta Mall, Dubai, UAE. The... Continue Reading →
What it means to be a family: A book review on Finding Chika by Mitch Albom
I like to read stories with a hint of sadness but as much as I enjoyed reading Finding Chika by Mitch Albom, I found it difficult to write this book review as it is such a heart-wrenching tale with a tragic ending. Finding Chika is a moving memoir of a girl named Medjerda ‘Chika’ Jeune,... Continue Reading →
Overcoming obstacles: A book review on Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah
Have you ever read a book that you couldn’t forget even after years of reading it? I read Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah when I was still pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. It was summer and I was on my way back to my hometown for the holidays. Because I was traveling by... Continue Reading →