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 …
[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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[Fahrenheit 451]: A Review
Hi y'all! It's a crazy week around here. But I have found a quiet moment to read and blog. Today I am excited to share my review of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. I read this as part of my second list for The Classics Club. Like many high schoolers, I first read this book …
[Remarkably Bright Creatures]: A Review
Hi y'all! Can you believe August is right around the corner? There are lots of changes coming with school starting and hopefully fall weather too. I'm a bit of a broken record about the weather but it's still true that I wish it wasn't so hot! Today I am excited to share my review of …
[Starfish]: A Review
Hi y'all! Happy true summer! Wow it is suddenly really hot out and I have to admit that I am not a fan. Give me all the fall vibes -- cooler weather, changing leaves and pumpkin everything. We just got back from an truly magical vacation visiting my grandma. It was so wonderful to be …
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