Review: A Season for Second Chances

Author: Jenny Bayliss Publication Date: 19 October 2021 Publisher: Putnam Page Count: 448 Reading Method: Physical [Thank you to the publisher!] Dates Read: November 28 – 30 Review Bayliss is at it again with another Christmas romance!  This one focuses on Annie Sharpe as she tries to rediscover herself following the end of her long marriage.  When she sets out on her own, …

Review: The Holiday Swap

Author: Maggie Knox Publication Date: 5 October 2021 Publisher: Putnam Page Count: 351 Reading Method: Physical [Thank you to the publisher!] Dates Read: November 20 – 23 Review Twin bakers swapping places and falling in love?  Say no more!  As with most dual POV stories, I found myself preferring to read Charlie’s chapters over Cass’, though both were enjoyable.  Maybe it was the …

Review: The Single’s Table

Author: Sarah Desai Publication Date: 16 November 2021 Publisher: Berkley Page Count: 336 Reading Method: Digital ARC  Dates Read: November 13 – 15  Review Earlier in the year I had the pleasure of reading The Dating Plan, which is the second book in The Marriage Game series, and I loved it!  I was so excited when Berkley approved me for an advanced …

Review: Skin of the Sea

Author: Natasha Bowen Publication Date: 2 November 2021 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Page Count: 336 Reading Method: Physical ARC [thank you to Underlined!] Dates Read: November 3 – 5 Review:  First of all, can we please take a minute to appreciate this absolutely stunning cover?! I am in awe.  She’s so gorgeous *inserts a million heart-eye emjois*!  The contents …

Review: The Fastest Way to Fall

Author: Denise Williams Publication Date: 2 November 2021 Publisher: Berkley Page Count: 384 Reading Method: Digital ARC [thank you to the publisher] Dates Read: October 31 – November 1 Review Holy heck – this is my new all-time favorite romance ever.  I’m giving this one all the stars times infinity.  Yeah, you read that right.  Times INFINITY.  There was not a single aspect of this …

Review: All of Us Villains

Author: Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman  Publication Date: 9 November 2021 Publisher: Tor Teen  Page Count: 400 Reading Method: Physical Arc [ thank you to the publisher!] Dates Read: November 7 – 9 Review: Continuing the streak of excellent reads in November, I present All of Us Villains.  It’s pitched as a villainous Hunger Games and it delivered!  Though there are certain …

Review: Gilded

Author: Marissa Meyer Publication Date: 2 November 2021 Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Page Count: 512 Reading Method: Digital ARC [thank you Fierce Reads!]  Dates Read: October 29 – 30  Did we all fall in love with Rumpelstiltskin from Once Upon a Time or was that just me?  When I saw Marissa Meyer – ya know, the author who gave us a plethora …

Review: House of Hollow

Author: Krystal Sutherland Publication Date: 6 April 2021 Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons BYR Page Count: 304 Reading Method: Physical Dates Read: October 25 – 26  House of Hollow is an incredibly fast-paced, atmospheric, and delightfully eerie read that is perfect for spooky season!  The Hollow sisters went missing when they were children.  When they returned, they were completely changed.  They possess interesting abilities …

Review: The Keeper of Night

The premise – excellent.  The settings – fantastic.  The adventures – gripping.  In case you couldn’t tell, I really enjoyed The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker.   It’s super exciting to see a morally grey main character.  Ren is determined to do whatever it takes to be a Shinigami, which can make her come across pretty selfish at …

Review: Donut Fall in Love

Author: Jackie Lau  Publication Date: 26 October 2021 Publisher: Berkley Page Count: 368 Reading Method: Digital ARC [Thank you to the publisher!] Dates Read: October 24 – 25  Baking and romance – there is no sweeter combo for a romance novel! Don’t get me started on the adorable pun of a title.   Lindsay is a badass baker, constantly creating new and …

Review: Bad Girls Never Say Die

Author: Jennifer Mathieu Publication Date: 19 October 2021 Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Page Count: 304 Reading Method: Digital ARC [thank you to the publisher!] Dates Read: October 17 – 20 Have I read The Outsiders?  Yes.  Do I remember it at all?  Absolutely not.  I read it a million years ago and it was required reading for school, so you know I brain-dumped it immediately …

Review: The Ex Hex

THIS!  This is the spooky season rom-com I desperately needed! Nine years ago Vivienne and her cousin did the one thing you are never supposed to do – mix magic with alcohol.  Now, Vivi must work with her nemesis (dreamy ex-boyfriend) Rhys to set the magic right and save the town, all because of an accidental curse.   …