When I was contacted and asked if I would be interested in talking about some girl power graphic novels, I couldn’t say YES fast enough! Until a few years ago, I hadn’t been a big graphic novel reader, but that has changed! My kids and I have been enjoying some of the fantastic stories […]
Category: Review
The Affliction By Beth Gutcheon
I don’t consider myself a mystery reader, but every time I pick one up I end up enjoying it. Such was the case with The Affliction, which hovers in the cozy mystery category, although I’m not sure it really fits that mold. Maggie finds herself, in the course of helping a failing private school, […]
The Traitor’s Game by Jennifer A. Nielson
The Traitor’s Game has a couple of things that are catnip for me: second chance friendship/romance and dual point of view. Kestra and Simon grew up together at the palace, although they were in vastly different circle of existence. She, a princess and he, a serving boy. Their childhood friendship took a dark turn […]
Ex Libris Audio: The Bronze Horseman
I have heard about The Bronze Horseman for years, mostly from people asking for books to read after they finished Outlander. I can see why so many Outlander fans adore these books. There are larger-than-life main characters, a lot of sex (a LOT), and a middle section that was so boring I wanted to poke […]
Blog Tour: Blood Of A Thousand Stars
I saw someone say that this duology was perfect for Star Wars and Firefly fans and I agree completely! I just loved the world of this book so much. The ships, the political intrigue, the planets and their various cultures…they all came together to create the world I enjoyed so much in the first book. […]
Blog Tour: The Prince And The Dressmaker
The Prince and the Dressmaker was such a lovely and uplifting story! The dressmaker, Frances, takes a mysterious assignment to escape the drudgery of her seamstress job and is shown a world what she never knew existed. Sebastian hides who he really is to everyone, that is until Frances starts working for him. Her acceptance […]
Blog Tour: The Belles
The Belles has been a much-hyped book and I have to say, I think it’s warranted. I haven’t felt this excited about a series in a long time. Everything about the story came together in a compelling book that provided food for thought and some surprising twists and turns. First, I’d like to talk about […]
Ex Libris Picture Book & Early Chapter Roundup (1)
Welcome to the first Picture Book and Early Reader Roundup post! After my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia last year, I realized that picture and early chapter books were a great way to boost her reading confidence at home. My goal is to bring you the books that we are enjoying right now and I […]
Turn It Up By Jen Calonita
A lesson that I have learned again and again in my life is that, when it comes to groups or teams, you are stronger together. This goes for friendships, romantic relationship, or even politics! In Turn It Up, I saw this theme reappear with a story about two girls whose friendship becomes fractured and one […]
Blog Tour: Batman Nightwalker
I came to this book a huge fan of Marie Lu’s writing, but kind of light on Batman knowledge. (I honestly don’t think I’ve seen a Batman movie since George Clooney played him.) However, one thing I have always liked about his story is that he really doesn’t have any supernatural or god-like powers AND […]