Tag: Read for Review 2024

Audio Review: The Monstrous Kind by Lydia Gregovic

Audio Review: The Monstrous Kind by Lydia Gregovic

The Monstrous Kind by is a haunting fantasy heavily inspired by Jane Austen. While other authors have attempted to do this in the past (see Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), Gregovic has done something beautiful and otherworldly. Merrick Darling is the daughter of the Lord of Sussex which affords her immunity to the toxic fog […]

Posted April 10, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord

Review: The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord

The Break-Up Pact by is a sweet, second chance rom-com about two best friends. June and Levi grew up together and were practically inseparable until they were. Fast-forward ten years and now they are back together, faking a relationship after their respective break-ups went viral. Dubbed the Revenge Exes, the two agree to a fake […]

Posted April 7, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Audio Review: Heir by Sabaa Tahir

Audio Review: Heir by Sabaa Tahir

Amazing! Heir by is the first in a YA fantasy duology that follows multiple perspectives as they hunt a ruthless killer. Aiz is angry, living her life in the Kegari slums, watching as the elite send their children to die in a war no one wants to fight and the rest starve. Quil is the […]

Posted February 6, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Audio Review: Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle

Audio Review: Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle

This review is going to be hard to write. Stranger Skies by is the second book in and sees our main characters separated by time and realms. If you haven’t read Curious Tides, there will be spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk. Emory has found Romie alive in the dream scape, the world between […]

Posted January 10, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis

Review: How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis

Just as fun as the first! How to Steal a Galaxy by is the second novella in the series about a woman who can get what you need and the man tasked with stopping her. Ada didn’t plan on working with rebel group again, however they offer her an undercover mission at a charity gala […]

Posted January 9, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 5 Comments
Review: A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley

Review: A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley

I really enjoyed this one! A Legend in the Baking by is the second standalone romance in her series about a cupcake-baking football player and his best friend’s little sister. August Hodges is the silent partner/baker at Sugar Blitz Cupcakes until his impromptu rant about how women bakers are the backbone of the industry and […]

Posted January 3, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

Review: Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

Better Than Revenge by is about a young teen out for revenge against her ex-boyfriend with the help of his rival. Finley has one dream: to become a famous podcaster. When she tries out for her school’s podcast team, her boyfriend Jensen, who has never shown interest before, decides to try out too using one […]

Posted December 27, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

Review: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

Ex Marks the Spot by is a contemporary YA that follows two rivals on a treasure hunt that spans the globe. Gemma Sun has spent her life wishing for more family and to learn more about her Taiwanese culture. It is her and her mom against the world because as far as she knew her […]

Posted December 26, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Audio Review: Queen’s Game by Katharine McGee

Audio Review: Queen’s Game by Katharine McGee

I had high expectations for this one. A Queen’s Game by is a YA historical romance written in the same style as the author’s American Royals series. Following three famous women in European history, the story unfolds as they all have the chance to be the next Queen of England. The author took several liberties […]

Posted November 15, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

Review: A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

Beautiful historical fantasy! A Song to Drown Rivers by is inspired by the legend of Xishi, a beautiful girl who brings down an empire. Written as if told orally to us by the narrator, the story follows Xishi, a young Yue village girl known for her beauty who is bitter at the loss of her […]

Posted November 14, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments