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Counteract by Tracy Lawson – Resistance #1

I received this novel as a copy from the author in exchange for my honest review. Not only is this novel the first book I finished for February, it is also my very first audiobook. I’ve never found myself able to get into listening to an audio book. Somehow, I end up zoning out and…

The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle

There are a lot of books out there on the subject of marriage, and the secrets and lies between husbands and wives. I’ve been seeing so many books that have something to do with marriage or husband or wife in the title. It got me wondering “how do these authors make their story unique?” To…

Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips

I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the moment I read the description of this novel, I knew it was my kind of book. It sounded intense and thrilling and absolutely realistic. I’m really glad that I got approved for this book and now ……

All The Forever Things by Jolene Perry

I received this novel as an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I’m always in the mood for a story that is unique. I find that most realistic fiction novels that are YA tend to follow the same trajectory, but this story came off as being different so I was glad…

The Girl From Venice by Martin Cruz Smith

Everyone knows the basic gist of World War II. There are countless heart-wrenching stories about the survivors and the soldiers who fought in this war. However, this story is unique in that it focuses on the Italians who were drawn into this war because of Mussolini. While I knew about Mussolini and his friendship with…

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

I’ve actually been really looking forward to reading this novel. The plot and the cover just seemed so intriguing, and I’m a sucker for a good dystopian novel. This is a novel that I’m really excited to write a review for because it is definitely one of my favorites! It took just one day for…

Sweet Lamb of Heaven by Lydia Millet

As you may have noticed, I have been getting quite a few books from publishers to read as advance copies. I now have A TON of books to get through in a very short period of time. It’s getting a bit hectic what with school and exams and deadlines for these novels but I promise…

City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong

Let me start by saying this isn’t the first novel I’ve read by this author. Back in high school, I would read her Otherworld series and all of her other books as soon as I could get my hands on them. She is witty and has strong female characters, which is always a winner for…

Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit

I can’t recall when I last read a historical fiction novel. When I was recommended this novel based on my love for The Book Thief, I was more than happy to give it a shot. I actually had to recommend it to my library because it hadn’t been bought yet. And then I had to…