• Book Reviews

    Book Review: The Beyond Now Device by Mark Hollock

    Media Type: Ebook Title: The Beyond Now Device Author: Mark Hollock Publisher: Mark Hollock Pages: Ebook; 338 Release Date: January 15, 2018 Source: Author —————————————— Genre: Speculative Fiction HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy books that really explore our place in time and space. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon We are all fated to die and the earth will continue to circle the sun. Of this, we can be sure. Yet when four people sharing an apartment happen upon a device that transports them three weeks into the future, they care less about…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: The Truth Hunters by Emilia Zeeland

    Media Type: Ebook Title: The Truth Hunters Series: STAR Academy book 2 Author: Emilia Zeeland Publisher: Self Pages: 328, ebook Publication date: May 26, 2018 Source: Author _____________________________________ Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction 5 Keys to My Heart: Recommended for readers who enjoy science fiction and young adult. For Yalena Russo, peace was never an option.Pushed out of the spotlight and into obedience, Yalena returns to a STAR Academy that has changed. In fact, the near worlds have changed, forcing her to walk the thin line between politics and mayhem.Determined to find out why the Fians claim to be connected to her, Yalena has to track down whoever gave…

  • Ramblings

    Slowly, so slowly.

    It’s been a month, y’all. I’m coming up on my birthday weekend, which has made me realize that June is almost over and WOW it’s flown by. Work has been so insanely busy, sickness overtook me, books have been slowly (very slowly) read, and I haven’t had the motivation to write a review. All of my intentions to stockpile reviews posts have been thwarted, and so this blog sits empty more than it should. *sigh* The good news this year is that I haven’t fallen into a horrible reading slump like I normally do around this time. I’ve still been…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Blitz + Giveaway: Escape Forbidden by Ruth Silver

    Hot off the presses we have a fabulous new release for you today! This prequel to the Aberrant series is sure to be a great addition to the series. Grab it today, or win a copy! Keep scrolling for the giveaway. Escape Forbidden Ruth Silver (Aberrant Prequel)Publication date: June 15th 2018Genres: Dystopian, Young Adult Fight to stay alive. The Gravelands are a dangerous place. In a world of uncertainty, Cora Manning knows one thing without a doubt: getting into Genesis will offer her a brighter future. When the intake coordinator agrees to let her in because of her genetic makeup,…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (6/18/18)

    Happy Monday, friends! I’m not going to write a long intro today, because I’m tired and not feeling super inspired. I did want to share my reading progress with you though, so… On to the books! It’s been a great run of reads lately. Like, insanely good, to be honest. I haven’t disliked a single thing I’ve powered through. My most recent three reads all garnered at least 4 stars, with Kiss the Ground coming in at a 5 star rating because of how fascinating it was! If you’re at all interested in learning about our agricultural system, I highly recommend…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King

    Media Type: Audio Book Title: Sleeping Beauties Authors: Stephen King, Owen King Publisher: Scribner Pages: Hardcover; 702 Release Date: September 26, 2017 Source: Library Borrow ——————————————— Genre: Horror, Thriller HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a mildly dystopian story, set in a small town. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N In a future so real and near it might be now, something happens when women go to sleep; they become shrouded in a cocoon-like gauze. If they are awakened, and the gauze wrapping their bodies is disturbed or violated, the women become feral…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Blitz + Giveaway: The Secret Lives of Royals by Shalini Dua

    Happy Monday lovely readers! Need a little pick me up to get through the day? Look no further than this fabulous new release (TOMORROW). If you’re like me, you’ve always had a morbid fascination with royalty. This exciting new fairy tale is sure to be a fantastic read.  The Secret Lives of Royals Shalini Dua Publication date: June 12th 2018Genres: Fairy Tales, New Adult, Romance Olivia can’t take it anymore. She’s had enough of the big city and it’s lack of fulfilling her dreams. Then, just when she’s about to give up and move home, out of the blue, she…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    Small Business Spotlight: Bookish Apparel

    Happy Friday, my bookish friends! I’m here today to give you some fabulous Friday feelings, with another Small Business Spotlight. In case this is the first one that you’ve seen, this is a post where I share with you all of the amazing bookish finds I’ve stumbled across on the web. You can find the rest of them right up there (*points to the nav bar*) under “Features”. This week’s theme is APPAREL, because what’s better than wearing your love for reading on your sleeve? ** note that all photos are the property of the store owners ** ========================================================= Jane…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: A Single Stone by Meg McKinlay

    Media Type: Ebook Title: A Single Stone Author: Meg McKinlay Publisher: Candlewick Press Pages: Hardcover; 272 Release Date: March 14, 2017 Source: Publisher ———————————– Content Screening: Mild Action Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for a MG friendly dystopian novel. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N In an isolated society, one girl makes a discovery that will change everything — and learns that a single stone, once set in motion, can bring down a mountain. Jena — strong, respected, reliable — is the leader of the line, a job every…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Guest Post: R.J. Corgan – The Character in the Flaw

    Good morning everyone, and happy Wednesday! You’ve made it through half the week, so congratulations on that! Hopefully I can keep the content flowing, and give you some distraction to help you get through the day. In my opinion, today’s guest post definitely fits that bill. R.J. Corgan is here, talking about his characters in Cold Flood. I think you’ll enjoy this! For geologist Kea Wright, when a volcano erupts under an ice cap, it isn’t just a good time, it’s a living. Camped at the base of an icecap in southeast Iceland, geologist Kea Wright and her team are…