FROWNS AND GOWNS The Mischief Series, Book 5 By AMANDA M. THRASHER Children’s Chapter Book / Fantasy / Fairies Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press Page Count: 236 Publication Date: September 12, 2023 Embark on a Magical Adventure with Lilly, Boris, and Jack! Get ready to join Lilly, Boris, and Jack on an unforgettable […]
I still don’t know what B.O.A.T. stands for 😉 The premise of the book is interesting: it starts off with a mentally unstable main character but unwinds into a supernatural tale. I liked the alternating POV between April and TJ, and the back and forth made me as the reader take some more time to […]
Julie’s Review: Craving Beauty is a gothic retelling and re-twisting of the Beauty and the Beast story. In this story, everyone’s a Beast. The main character has a tragic backstory, where she blames herself for the deaths of her family members and being outcast from the town and labeled a witch. She yearns […]
Julie’s Review: The Purple Haze was an interesting fantasy novel where there are several kingdoms/queendoms and animals can speak. This makes for some hilarious characters, fun banter, and silly rules. Characters: I really liked the characters, both human and animal, because they all had their quirks and their charm. The Latino singing horse might […]
Look at us. Writing a joint review. Julie and I both read FOURTH WING this month for book club and thought we’d share our thoughts! Julie’s Review: So I got convinced by two friends that I have to read this series when the second book released. So I had to pull Lynn into it […]
https://ridersofthestars.com Julie’s Review: is a post-apocalytpic survival journey book. Some post-apocalyptic stories can be enjoyable despite the struggles to survive and escape the monsters, but some are mostly tedious. A lot depends on the characters, the world-building, and the relationships between the survivors. This story, sorry to say, was more on the tedious side. […]
Julie’s Review: Treasure Hunt is such a cute book. There is so much to enjoy, so let’s get into it. I loved the siblings working together to have fun. The older brother did an amazing job of creating a fun after-school activity for his younger twin siblings. I loved that – let’s not just play […]
by Danar Burkard Fantastical Realism Date Published: September 26, 2023 An adventure of fantastical realism told through the eyes of twenty-year-old college sophomore Sofia Sommers. Traveling to Grand Cayman for spring break, Sofia and her childhood friend are looking forward to a peaceful, relaxing week soaking up the sun and decompressing after mid-term exams. Tragedy […]
CONQUERGOOD & THE CENTER OF THE INTELLIGIBLE MYSTERY OF BEING by CG Fewston Science Fiction / Dystopian / Steampunk Date of Publication: October 17, 2023 Number of Pages: 381 pages Scroll down for Giveaway! One of resilience and transformation, Conquergood’s life-changing discovery explores the depths of family, memory, love, and the mysteries that lie at […]
Marco the Great and the History of Numberville is a MathBait publication. The first installment in the series covers standards from 6th & 7th grade Prealgebra. The exact topics can be found at www.mathbait.com/marco-the-great. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/135699300-marco-the-great-and-the-history-of-numberville Julie’s Review: Marco the Great and the History of Numberville is a really fun way to teach […]