Tag: 2022 New Release Challenge

Review: Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater

Review: Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater

Absolutely loved this continuation of Merida’s story! Bravely by isn’t a retelling of Disney’s Brave, but a continuation, picking up a few years after the events of the movie. Merida is stuck, not changing, and so is the rest of Castle Dunbroch. They are comfortable in their routines, living their lives in a bubble, ignoring […]

Posted June 2, 2022 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Audio Review: Inheritance by Katharine McGee

Audio Review: Inheritance by Katharine McGee

I have a confession to make. I don’t typically read series novellas. Usually I skip them and only read if I’m super invested in the series. Inheritance by is a prequel novella to her series which finally gives readers the full inside scoop of the infamous graduation party night. This night is the catalyst for […]

Posted May 27, 2022 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Blame It on the Brontes by Annie Sereno

Review: Blame It on the Brontes by Annie Sereno

Cute, but extremely predicable second-chance romance. Blame It on the Brontes by is about a woman who returns home to uncover the identity of an author who takes historical classics and turns them into highly-rated smut novels. I’ll be honest, I was intrigued by the premise of this story, however the execution fell through. The […]

Posted May 23, 2022 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Audio Review: Reputation by Lex Croucher

Audio Review: Reputation by Lex Croucher

One reviewer said that this book is “Mean Girls meets Bridgerton,” and I have never seen a more accurate description/comparison for a book. Reputation by is a Regency-era inspired book that reads more like a contemporary YA. I don’t typically read contemporary YA, though sometimes the drama is compelling enough to keep me engrossed as […]

Posted May 19, 2022 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: All Fired Up by Dylan Newton

Review: All Fired Up by Dylan Newton

I devoured this one! There is no other way to explain it. All Fired Up by is the second contemporary romance set in Wellsville and featuring the Matthews brothers. Imani Lewis is taking an extended summer vacation from her hectic life as a publicist at Cerulean Books. The extended hours and stress are catching up […]

Posted May 17, 2022 by Lillian in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting

Review: Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting

Loved returning to Spark House! Starry-Eyed Love by is the second book in her contemporary romance series featuring the Spark sisters. This one centers on London, the middle child who has closed herself off from relationships to avoid the hurt she felt after losing their parents. I honestly wasn’t sure how I’d feel going into […]

Posted May 16, 2022 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: The No-Show by Beth O’Leary

Review: The No-Show by Beth O’Leary

Cleverly written, The No-Show by introduces readers to three women who have little in common except that they are all stood up by the same man on Valentine’s Day. On the surface, this book seems to be a women’s fiction centered around our three main characters as they delve into their own lives and relationship […]

Posted April 18, 2022 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe

Review: Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe

A loose retelling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Bright Ruined Things by takes place over the course of one day, following Mae and her role in the Prosper family. I have never read The Tempest so I personally cannot compare the two. What I can say is that I enjoyed Cohoe’s melding of 1920s culture and […]

Posted February 28, 2022 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment