“Paradise has a price. It isn’t just a job, it’s his dream job. This is everything he’s worked for and everything he deserves. One job offer, and Ethan Birch’s life changes forever. Given immense creative control, power, and perks, Ethan falls deeply under the company’s spell. His Beverly Hills office is a modern mecca, completeContinue reading “Viaticum by Patrick Morgan”
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Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian
Can you repair a betrayal before it even happens? Should you even try? Half Sick of Shadows is a reimagined, magical story of the Lady of Shalott, also known as Elaine of Astolat. As a child, Elaine is plagued by visions which her mother – not wanting her to face the hardships of being anContinue reading “Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian”
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Have you read The Lost Apothecary? If not, add it to your tbr! In present-day London, Caroline goes mudlarking and finds an old apothecary bottle that leads her on an exciting journey of personal and historical discovery. At the end of the 18th century, apothecary Nella finds an unexpected friend in young Eliza. When aContinue reading “The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner”
The Last Tree Town by Beth Turley
In The Last Tree Town, Cassi Chord is coming to terms with growing up – identity, culture, heritage, sisterhood, friendships, family dynamics, and mental health are all important elements of Beth Turley’s latest work. “It’s been forty-seven days since our last night of s’mores and scary stories. The number forty-seven has too many sharp edges.”Continue reading “The Last Tree Town by Beth Turley”
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse
Things The Sanatorium has: murder, mystery, history, anticipation, and an unforgettable ending. I finished this book on a cold, grey, drizzly night. Definitely spent the next hour or two feeling like there was someone watching me. Thanks a lot, Sarah! *accusatory but secretly thrilled stare in her direction* One of the reasons I like thisContinue reading “The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse”
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam is not your typical suspense novel. The best way to describe Leave the World Behind is that it is somehow both subtle and specific. Human nature + the unknown + what we do when we are put to the test are themes throughout. I will not lie –Continue reading “Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam”
Happiness Week + Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
Over the course of multiple weeks, I read Tara Schuster’s Buy Yourself the F*cking Lillies while working out on my treadmill. It took some adjusting, I assure you. I’ve read on a stationary bike before but the treadmill was a new ballgame. I would definitely recommend that you do not read this book while onContinue reading “Happiness Week + Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies”
Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman tells the story of Maria Owens – a young witch, afraid to fall in love, afraid to let anyone have power over her being. I remember watching Practical Magic with my mom and my sister, thinking – obviously – how cool it would be to be able to do magic.Continue reading “Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman”
The Binding by Bridget Collins
Happy 2021 to friends old and new! Oak + River Books’ first post of 2021 features historical fiction-meets-low fantasy novel The Binding. The author, Bridget Collins, has over a decade of published writing under her belt. Exploring more of her work is on my 2021 list of to-dos (note: not resolutions 🙂 ). I purchasedContinue reading “The Binding by Bridget Collins”
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Two romance reviews back-to-back? Who even am I?? In a Holidaze by the duo known as Christina Lauren was part of my December Book of the Month box. I chose it to be my Christmas day read for obvious reasons. (The holiday theme? The need for romance in 2020? You get it.) And wow! IContinue reading “In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren”