April 2024 Reads

April was a whirlwind! Not only did my husband and I travel to Boston, I also found a new book challenge to complete: the r/Fantasy bingo challenge. It runs from April 1 - March 31 of the following year, but I was able to knock out 4 squares this month alone. All in all, I… Continue reading April 2024 Reads

October Wrap-Up

October was an interesting reading month for me. I read one of the most powerful books I've ever read, and then I read some books that for various reasons were  good but not great. I was definitely in the mood for spooky books, and I have a feeling that will continue into November... Chain-Gang All-Starsby… Continue reading October Wrap-Up

April Reads

April was a good reading month for me! I read 7 books this month, and have reached 25 books for the year. I got to some of my most anticipated reads (Hell Bent, The Longest Race) and they did not disappoint! On to the reviews... Hell Bentby Leigh BardugoFormat: AudioGenre: Adult FantasyRating:  5 StarsContent Warnings:… Continue reading April Reads

The Broken Girls

The Broken GirlsSimone St. JamesFormat: AudiobookGenre: Mystery/ThrillerRating: 5 Stars - “All Time Favorite”Content Warnings: Rape, Torture (related to experiences in concentration camps), drowning, death of a parent, suicide attempt, murderGoodreadsStorygraph Vermont, 1950. There's a place for the girls whom no one wants--the troublemakers, the illegitimate, the too smart for their own good. It's called Idlewild… Continue reading The Broken Girls