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Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson

4.0

I really liked this book! Granted, for about half of it I felt like I was missing something and then I learned it was a new story set in the “kingdoms of the Remnant” and I had no clue what that meant 😂 This book didn’t have a lot of world building and I’m guessing if I read “The Remnant Chronicles” first I wouldn’t have felt so in the dark. But regardless, I still enjoyed this story and look forward to reading the sequel!

When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles

4.0

This duology reminded me of The Night Circus mixed with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue except a lot more confusing and even though I finished both books and really enjoyed them I’m not 100% sure I could even explain to you what it was about. So this review gets an A for effort 😂

Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles

4.0

This duology reminded me of The Night Circus mixed with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue except a lot more confusing and even though I finished both books and really enjoyed them I’m not 100% sure I could even explain to you what it was about. So this review gets an A for effort 😂

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

5.0

I can’t explain how much I loved this book. What an amazing story. William Kent Krueger is a master storyteller. I will now commence recommending this to everyone I know until the end of time. 

Bonus: the audiobook is narrated by the golden voice of Scott Brick. It just doesn’t get any better.

From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

5.0

I really enjoy middle grade books. This one deals with some tough topics, but I think in a really good way. I listened to this one on audio; the narrator did a great job. 

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

5.0

I loved this book! I’m a sucker for teenage mystery/thrillers with strong heroines that figure stuff out that grown detectives should be able to but for some reason don’t 🤷🏻‍♀️ I really liked Pippa and her loyalty to finding the truth, but not disgracing her friends if she didn’t have to. I look forward to reading the next one in the series!

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

5.0

I loved this book with every piece of my heart. It was so fun and funny. It was my first Katherine Center novel and I just adored the way she wrote it. I felt like I was sitting with a bff listening to her tell me this hilarious and heartwarming story. 10/10 I recommend this book to anyone looking for a cute story that will leave you smiling and oh so happy. 

The Author's Note alone is worth 5 stars. Don't skip that at the end 💜 

The Layover by Lacie Waldon

4.0

This was a super cute story! I listened to it and the narrator did a great job.

The Dating Game by Sandy Barker

4.0

Thank you, @netgalley @harpercollinsuk @onemorechapterhc for this delightful rom-com! Abby writes recaps of the popular reality-TV show The Stag (think The Bachelor) and her boss decides to send her to the set to get a behind-the-scenes look...as a contestant! I enjoyed the peek behind the curtain of reality TV, and I especially enjoyed Abby juggling between a man who she definitely doesn't want attention from, and a man she does want attention from! And am I the only one who thinks a guy getting jealous is just the cutest thing ever? 

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

4.0

You'll need a box of Kleenex.

I finished this book with a small reading light in the middle of the night, blubbering like an idiot hoping I wouldn't wake up my husband.

I didn't love this book as much as IN THE WILD LIGHT, but I did really enjoy it. I love Jeff Zentner's writing style and I doubt I'll ever be disappointed when I read one of his works.