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Chasing Graves, Review
Chasing Graves, The Chasing Graves Trilogy, book 1, by Ben Galley “Slavery didn’t die with the flesh. It thrived.” Chasing Graves by Ben...
Justin DeLeon
Aug 132 min read


Fate of the Fallen, Review
Fate of the Fallen, The Shroud of Prophecy book 1, by Kel Kade "Everyone has a role to play. Even if that role is to be the fool who...
Justin DeLeon
Aug 82 min read


The Forgetting Moon, Review
The Forgetting Moon, The Five Warrior Angels book 1, by Brian Lee Durfee “History is a weapon wielded by the victors.” If The Malazan...
Justin DeLeon
Aug 42 min read


The Time Machine Review
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells I was looking for shorter books that I could knock out on the nights my youngest asks me to stay in bed...
Justin DeLeon
Jul 282 min read


Love Handles Review
Love Handles by Gretchen Galway Love Handles by Gretchen Galway (3/5 stars) is a quirky, heartfelt romance with plenty of emotional...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 161 min read


Off the Hook Review
Off the Hook by Julie Olivia Off the Hook by Julie Olivia (4.25/5 stars) is a sweet, swoony, and emotionally satisfying romance that...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 162 min read


Enemies with Benefits Review
Enemies with Benefits by Roxie Noir Enemies with Benefits by Roxie Noir (4/5 stars) is everything you want in an enemies-to-lovers...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


The Loneliest Cottage Review
The Loneliest Cottage by Melissa Storm The Loneliest Cottage (3.75/5 stars) is a sweet, emotional, and quietly compelling story of...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


Since the Day We Danced Review
Since the Day We Danced by Kerk Murray Since the Day We Danced by Kerk Murray (3.5/5 stars) is a tender, introspective novel that...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


Say You'll Remember Me Review
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (4.5/5 stars) is the kind of book that stays with you—long...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read


True Love Experiment Review
True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren I picked up The True Love Experiment (4.25/5 stars) as part of the Goodreads “Sweet and Spicy”...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read


The Mysterious Affair at Styles Review
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie The Mysterious Affair (3/5 stars) at Styles marks the debut of Agatha Christie’s...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


The Secret Garden Review
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Secret Garden (4.25/5 stars) is one of those timeless classics that manages to feel both...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read


The Nighingale Review
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah The Nightingale (5/5 stars) is one of those rare novels that leaves a permanent mark on your heart....

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read


In the Picture Review
In the Picture by Ellie Blackbourne In the Picture (2.5/5 stars) had an intriguing premise and a charming setting, but ultimately, it...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


Happy Place Review
Happy Place by Emily Henry Happy Place (4/5 stars) is a beautifully layered novel that dives deep into love, grief, friendship, and the...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read


Beg, Borrow, or Steal Review
Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams I chose this book because it was a New Release in January 2025. Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read


Germination, Review
Battle Mage Farmer, book 2: Germination by Seth Ring “He didn’t want a throne or a title. He wanted soil, silence, and a reason to...
Justin DeLeon
Jul 22 min read


Rise of Empire, Volume 2. Riyria Revelations Review
Nyphron Rising 9book 3) and The Emerald Storm (book 4) by Michael J. Sullivan “The only difference between a hero and a villain is who...
Justin DeLeon
Jun 222 min read


Half A War Review
Half A War by Joe Abercrombie, Shattered Sea book 3 “Victory is always paid for in blood. The question is only whose.” Sometimes you sit...
Justin DeLeon
Jun 92 min read
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