Julie’s Review of When I first started reading this book, I shared this post on Insta about how I was terrified this book was going to rip out my heart. I mean, I wasn’t wrong. Blood Queen begins in a comfortable place with our FMC Phoenix, the only human graduate of the elite Fae military […]
We are hosting a meme called: That’s what HE said Thursday. For more info on what this meme is all about click here. In summary, the meme is for quotes from dudes/book boyfriends in the books we read. The Linky will be open all year long and you are welcome to do your post at […]
Author: Avery Smart February 16, 2024 Genre: Children’s About the Author Avery Smart is an author who resides in the heart of the lively family chaos with her three energetic kids. Nestled in the midst of parenting, she channels her passion for nurturing well-mannered children into delightful tales. It is […]
The story of by R.J. Koreto follows a man asked to act where others cannot. Captain Winter’s work exists in the margins, shaped by discretion rather than recognition. by R.J. Koreto Captain Winter’s role as Whitehall’s unofficial emissary places him in cases meant to remain unseen. When a young woman is murdered, his investigation uncovers […]
Sometimes a story unfolds through small, life-altering moments rather than dramatic turning points. In , Michele Davenport-Dutton focuses on how personal grief, private responsibility, and unexpected connection can quietly reshape two lives moving in very different directions. Angela Sutton is attempting to steady herself after divorce and repeated pregnancy losses leave her questioning what her […]
For this discussion post, we are joining the Book Blogger Hop hosted by Billy of Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer. This week’s prompt: What drives you to read books? Julie: What drives me to read books in general? Escaping from real life. Life is… well it’s not been a daily joy ride. And my […]
Big feelings often arrive without warning, especially for children navigating expectations they don’t fully understand. In by Kathleen Jeffrey, illustrated by Susan Kilmartin, anxiety interrupts familiar routines and leaves a child unsure of how to respond. Although Katie is cheerful and capable, tests make her feel uneasy in ways she cannot explain. On one spelling […]
Julie’s Review: Undead Gods is a gritty fantasy set in a kingdom that is deteriorating and magic has been lost. In fact, any magic use is forbidden and anyone found to be “cursed” by the undead gods with magic is executed. The characters are complicated and driven to their own goals. Enter our FMC, […]
The Adventures of Hurley, Pearl, and The Pink Soldiers of Kindness Children’s Book Date Published: October 10, 2025 Publisher: Gatekeeper Press Hurley and Pearl are a brother and sister duo who usually get along but, like all siblings, sometimes struggle with their emotions. One day, when Pearl’s singing pushes Hurley to his […]
Welcome to the easiest challenge you’ll find all year! Read books. Mark off squares. That’s all it takes to participate in Bookish Bingo! Play along with us! Here are the rules: Each month, we will upload a new bingo card. You can download the bingo card and mark off squares as you read books each […]