Hi y'all! I am thrilled to share my review of The Lily of Ludgate Hill by Mimi Matthews. I absolutely adore this series and was thrilled to receive an ARC of Mimi's latest installment. This Victorian England set series follows the relationships of four friends as they navigate a changing society and find love. They …
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[A Little Princess]: A Review
Hi y'all! Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here -- in January. We've had lots of snow the past week and it's so cozy and fun! I wish it was still Christmas break and we could sleep in and drink hot chocolate and read all day. But we're back at school and …
[Protecting Her Heart]: An ARC Review
Happy New Year, my friends! I hope this year brings you joy, peace, and all good things. Thank you for being a part of my bookish community! To start off 2024, I am thrilled to share my ARC review of Protecting Her Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen. I enjoyed this third book in the trilogy about …
[The Book of Lost Names]: A Review
Hi y'all! Merry almost Christmas! I hope you are enjoying your holiday season full of your favorite holiday traditions and treats! First, a small personal note. I recently started posting more on my bookstagram account. I've found that lots of authors are active on Instagram and appreciate reviews there. While gaining followers isn't my goal …
[The Labors of Hercules Beal]: A Review
Hi y'all! Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful Christmas season! So grateful for this time of year to remember what matters most in life and celebrate with my little family. Today I am excited to share my review of The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt. This is an absolutely fantastic middle …
[Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes & Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard]: A Double Review
Hi y'all! Hope you are enjoying a beautiful fall wherever you are! Our leaves are changing, pumpkins are everywhere and the air is crisp. I am loving it! Today I am thrilled to be sharing my review of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes and its sequel--Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard by Jonathan Auxier. …
[Miss Buncle’s Book]: A Review
Happy Fall Y'all! Hope you are enjoying cooler weather and changing leaves. I love this time of year! I am excited to share my review of Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson. This book was recommended by one of my favorite bookish people -- Sara at The Read Aloud Revival. She included this book …
[Jane and the Last Mystery]: An ARC Blog Tour Review
Hi y'all! I am thrilled to be participating in the blog tour for Stephanie Barron's final novel in her Being a Jane Austen Mystery series: Jane and the Final Mystery. I loved this concluding tale about the classic writing Jane Austen solving one more mystery as her health fails. The writing is exquisite. The characters …
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[Restart]: A Review
Hi y'all! I hope you are enjoying these first days of October. We are loving the cooler weather and fall traditions. I am excited to share my review of Restart by Gordon Korman. I really enjoyed this story and it's important message about starting over and overcoming bullying. Book Summary: "Chase's memory just went out …
[A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak]: An ARC Review
Hi y'all! I am thrilled to share my review of A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey. This companion to Namey's novel A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow is beautifully written and transports readers to Miami. The ending is beautiful and so satisfying. Here's what you can expect in …
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