Shadows on the Ice is a gripping and accessible retelling of a real-life survival story that I knew little about going in—and I’m so glad I picked it up. Told in graphic novel format, it presents the harrowing events of the 1972 Andes plane crash with clarity, empathy, and emotional weight. This story doesn’t shy…
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Crypt of the Moon Spider is an absolutely wild ride—and I loved every minute of it. The plot is totally unhinged in the best way possible, taking unexpected turns that kept me guessing and thoroughly entertained. It’s one of those rare books where you truly have no idea what’s coming next, and that unpredictability made…
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The River Has Roots is a beautifully whimsical and hauntingly imaginative read that surprised me in all the best ways. From the very start, the dreamy prose and stunning illustrations pulled me in, setting the stage for a fae story that felt entirely unique. The depiction of the fae in this book stood out—it was…
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This book delivers exactly what longtime Hunger Games fans have been waiting for—a raw, unflinching look into Haymitch Abernathy’s past and the brutal truth behind his victory. Getting to know Haymitch beyond the gruff, alcohol-soaked mentor we met in the original trilogy added so much depth to his character. His story is heartbreaking, enraging, and…
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Every now and then, a debut novel comes along that introduces a fresh take on storytelling, weaving together elements of character growth, intricate worldbuilding, and unique magic systems. A Journey Thrice Begun by Sean Bobby Kerr is one such book. With a strong protagonist, a fascinating chess-based magic system (not chess exactly but a game…
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Istanbul Crossing is a moving and deeply resonant novel that delves into the lives of Syrian refugees navigating their way through the challenges of living in Istanbul. The protagonist’s journey is gripping, portraying not only the physical risks involved in helping others escape to Greece but also the emotional toll of hiding one’s true self…
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A while back, I read a scifi novella by Robbie Sheerin and he wrote another novella so he sent it over to me for a read. Here are my thoughts on Across the Universe – Not Really a Beatles Story. Synopsis: Edmond Moody is a reporter for a small-town newspaper. He is single, and not…
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It has been a while since I have posted a written review on here but I finally have another for you. This book is called Resilience by Jan Jongstra. Synopsis: Karl is an unassuming young man in a tiny Polish village in the late 1930s. After tragedy strikes his family, Karl and his mother, Parisian…
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Back in July, I read A Land Without Wolves and this is what I thought of it! Synopsis: In the midst of Rebellion are legends wrought, and Mogue Trench knows of a tale never told. What better time to relay it than as the rope awaits…The Highwayman Joseph Mac Tíre knows of hardship – at…
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Welcome back readers! I am here today with a new review, which I know, it has been a while. This time I will reviewing The Art of Entertaining – A Guide to Hospitality, Food, Decor & More by Maggie Fleming. This book was creative in the ways it split up and explained all the different…
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