Many Christians (especially women) know the story of brave Hadassah, entering the throne room of the king unannounced to save her people. She is an icon in biblical history, a legend passed down through the generations. In Esther by , she is seen in a new light. She is given more than just a pretty face. She […]
Initial Reaction: WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY WONDERLAND?! The first time I ever read Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland I was ten. I loved every single word, even the ones I didn’t understand at the time. As an adult, I STILL love the classic. Carroll developed a world with strange and beautiful creatures, a world where anything […]
Ice Like Fire by is the follow-up to the epic fantasy Snow Like Ashes. ***Please Note that if you haven’t read the previous book in this series, there are minor spoilers in this review** Meira has done it, she freed her people, the Winterians. She’s accepted her role as their queen, but somethings will never be the same. Prince […]
Initial Reaction: I’ll be completely honest with you…I was REALLY disappointed with An Inheritance of Ashes by . I thought I was getting this post-war era book. I thought it was along the lines of historical fiction…”strange war down south” signifies to me the civil war. This was my first mistake. It didn’t take me long […]
Initial Reaction: A History of Glitter and Blood by Hannah Moskowitz was a pleasant surprise. I’ll admit I had my doubts going in ESPECIALLY seeing so many DNF reviews on Goodreads. I can honestly say having read the entire book I don’t know why people gave up! I loved it 😀 This book is nothing like […]
After nearly a year hiatus, I’m so happy to bring Children’s Corner back. What makes this even more special to me is that little man is helping with the reviews. Instead of using a star rating, little man is giving me: or . Now that those changes have been addressed on to our first book […]
How I felt reading this book: The Night We Said Yes by reminded me of all the reasons why I do NOT read young adult contemporary but also reminded me of all the things I actually like about it as well. This story follows Ella and her friends on a one-time adventure, a night where they […]
Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you have all had a good week 🙂 Today I wanted to share with you ‘s newest book Crimson Bound. Recently I’ve really gotten into the retelling’s of old favorites and this is a VERY LOOSE retelling of Red Riding Hood. If you like dark and twisted check it out! It was fantastic 😀 Crimson […]
Happy Saturday everyone! Today I want to share a book with you that I found roaming on the galley websites. Maximus by debut author Robert L. Black tells the story of Christ through the eyes of a Roman soldier. Really it’s an interesting take on the crucifixion and just in time for Easter! If you enjoy historical […]
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are all eagerly anticipating. I came across today’s pick for WOW on one of the egalley websites and upon seeing the cover knew I had to read it. I LOVE books set in the Roman […]