Publisher: Thomas Nelson, November 1st, 2022 Format: ebook Pages: 400 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (from Goodreads): Amid the chaos of the Great War, two master assassins risk it all for love.Washington DC, 1914. Ivy Olwen knows how to survive on the streets without two coins to rub together. But when she finds herself whisked into a … Continue reading Book Review: The Brilliance of Stars by J’nell Ciesielski
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Author Rankings: Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn is one of my favourite authors! I love her books, and I’m really looking forward to reading The Diamond Eye! Here’s my ranking from favourite to least favourite:-1. The Alice Network: In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn, two women—a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network … Continue reading Author Rankings: Kate Quinn
December 2022 Wrap Up
I read 23 books in December! My only goal had been to listen to some holiday-themed audiobooks and it was so fun! Here’s what I read:📖:PachinkoPlay It As It LaysThe EmpressThe Female PersuasionTies that Tether📱:Little Eve*Beautiful PlayerDaughters of the New Year*The Winter Garden*Before I Let Go*Love From Mecca**thanks to the publishers for the copies of … Continue reading December 2022 Wrap Up
Book Review: Love from Mecca to Medina by S.K. Ali
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Canada, October 18th, 2022 Format: ebook Pages: 352 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (from Goodreads): On the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to the “bighearted, wildly charming” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author) Love from A to Z.Adam … Continue reading Book Review: Love from Mecca to Medina by S.K. Ali
Book Review: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Publisher: Forever Publishing, November 15th, 2022 Format: ebook Pages: 400 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (from Goodreads): “Real, raw, magnificent—Before I Let Go is the beautiful angst I love to read.” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA Good Morning America Book Buzz Pick!Their love was supposed to last forever. But when life delivered blow after devastating blow, Yasmen … Continue reading Book Review: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
Book Review: The Winter Garden by Nicola Cornick
Publisher: Harlequin Trade Publishing, October 25th, 2022 Format: ebook Pages: 384 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (from Goodreads): Sweeping across generations from the 1600s to the present day and inspired by the true story of the leader of the infamous Gunpowder Plot, Nicola Cornick’s latest historical mystery combines past and present story lines that fans of … Continue reading Book Review: The Winter Garden by Nicola Cornick
Top 22 of 2022
2022 sure was a year for some great books, but if I am honest, it was pretty easy to narrow down this list because these books truly stood out for many reasons. Usually, when I consider a book to be a favourite, I enjoy the character development, the writing, and it is a book that … Continue reading Top 22 of 2022
2022 Favourites: Mystery/Thriller
Mysteries and Thrillers are genres that are consumed mainly through audio, and unfortunately, there were not many favourites, but I did enjoy these three: Local Woman Missing by Mary KubicaThe Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnisThe Family Remains by Lisa Jewel Hoping to read more amazing ones next year!
2022 Favourites: Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction is a genre that I used to not read at all, but ever since I started listening to this genre on audio, I found a new appreciation for both memoirs/biographies, as well as other topics. I have quite a few favourites, so here is the list: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. … Continue reading 2022 Favourites: Non-Fiction
2022 Favourites: Literary/Contemporary Fiction
After reflecting on this genre, I thought I read more books, but maybe I just didn’t read many five star reads from this genre? Anyways, here are my favs:Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-SmithHell of a Book by Jason MottBeartown (the whole series) by Fredrik BlackmanOona Out of Order by Margarita MontimoreAgainst the Loveless World by … Continue reading 2022 Favourites: Literary/Contemporary Fiction
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