Tides review

Tides by Betsy Cornwell Star rating: ★★★☆ ☆ 3/5 stars Format: hardcover Summary: Noah and his sister Lo go to a small island to spend the summer with their grandmother. At the same island, a pod of selkies live in the waters, Noah meets a girl from the pod and how his summer internship connects to

Salt & Storm review

Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper Star rating: ★★★☆ ☆ 3/5 stars Format: library eaudiobook Summary: Avery Roe is next in line to be the island witch, her mother wants to keep her from this path and has kept Avery from the grandmother who can teach her how to be the witch. When Avery has

The Golem and the Jinni review

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Decker Star rating: ★★★★ ☆ 4/5 starsFormat: library eaudiobookSummary: Set in 1899 New York, this book focuses on two magical beings– a golem and a jinni, who both find themselves in a world they don’t understand.  Review: The description of this book led me to believe that this book

The Changeling review

The Changeling by Victor LaValle Star Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5 stars Format: library eaudiobook Summary: Apollo is blissfully happy with his life, his newborn son and wife make up his happy world. Until, his wife does the unthinkable and he’s left searching for both her and his son. Review: I sooooo enjoyed this book. I think

The Haunting of Hill House review

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Star rating: ★★★☆ ☆ 3/5 stars Format: library eaudiobook Summary: Strangers gather together in Hill House to investigate claims that the house is haunted. Review: I don’t think it was bad per say, but it really wasn’t scary. At one point they encounter ghosts picnicking??? Um. Kay,

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before review

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han Star rating: ★★☆☆ ☆ 2/5 stars Format: library eaudiobook Summary: Lara Jean’s method of moving on from a crush is to write a letter to the and then put it away in her hat box. When her letters accidentally get mailed out to the boys

Queen’s Shadow review

Queen’s Shadow by E. K. Johnston Star Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5 stars Format: library eaudiobook Summary: Padmé Amidala Naberrie is about to step down after her second term as Queen of Naboo, leaving her unsure of what she will do now that she is no longer queen. Review: It’s no secret that I love the women

Daughters Unto Devils review

Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics Star rating: ★★★★ ☆ 4/5 stars Format: library eaudiobook Summary: Amanda is trying to forget the hard winter of the year before by any means that she can. Her distraction mainly takes the form of Henry, a boy from town. Soon she finds herself pregnant and moving with her

All the Crooked Saints review

All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater Star rating: ★★☆☆ ☆ 2/5 stars Format: library eaudiobook Summary: The Soria family specializes in miracles, and they hand them out to whoever seeks them out in need. The Sorias have to stick some very strict rules otherwise they become at risk of being cursed. Review: It’s hard

The Winter of the Witch review

The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden Star Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5 stars Format: library hardcover Summary: The third novel of this series offers a conclusion to Vasya’s journey. Vasya wants to help to save Russia, both the human and magical worlds. Review: I’ve loved this series from the start, it’s just such a good