A Reading Journal
Source: Kindle Unlimited - Then purchased (thanks past Me!)TL;DR: A distinct and fantastic voice on this one grabs and does not let go. Plot: Quadruplet heirs to the throne and family things make it messy and so much fun.Characters: I loved all the siblings in here, and genuinely felt strong things for almost all the... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - Thank you to the publisher (genuinely I appreciate it but... what is this?)TL;DR: Uhhmm... No? Why? Plot: Can't find one hereCharacters: They didn't existSetting: Wherever your brain fog decides I supposeMagic: That's funny. The magic of confusion. Thoughts: I don’t even know where to begin with this one. The Corset & The... Continue Reading →
Source: Purchased - Thank you Past Sarah!TL;DR: Magical Creatures + Magical School with Saturday Morning Cartoon Vibes! Plot: Volke and his sister gain magical creatures and join a magical school and it's a FANTASTIC adventureCharacters: The characters were diverse and super interesting!Setting: It is just beginning to introduce the world, but so far I'm loving... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A little overwritten and much more focused on the romance than the central plot. But I did like it! Plot: Focused in on the romance more than anything but it was interesting enough to keep me through with a few very attention grabbing pointsCharacters: There was a... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley, my many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: Such a fun, new and unique take on the Santa story. I really enjoyed this and genuinely hope there is a sequel! Plot: Juniper is looking for her Mom and ends up tangled up with Santa magic in a world where even Santa has become disillusioned. How... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley and the Publisher - thank you!!! TL;DR: I loved this but it's my type of novella, definitely not for everyone. Plot: This one is going to not work for everyone with a drop you in, dual time line story but I thought it tied together nicely and was well thought-out Characters: Clever and... Continue Reading →
Source/Heard about: SPFBO 9 - Purchased (and then bought books two and three!)TL;DR: Fun and 100% worth the read! 5/5 Stitched Stories Thoughts: I really enjoyed this. The narrative style was fantastic, especially as E.C. Greaves really leaned into the first person perspective. Since we’re behind Zyntael’s eyes throughout the whole story we really are... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley & the Publisher! Thank you so much!!TL;DR: I loved it - a set of interconnected stories of a book, a religion, and how fiction can affect reality. Plot: Each story within the book is like a nesting doll, starting with a woman seeking her missing husband and the book and (totally not a... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - Many thanks!TL;DR: A slow, somewhat predictable story about two sisters making bad decisions. Somewhat disappointing for me. Plot: I was not super impressed with this. Based entirely on the story and the major events this felt incredibly slow - and perhaps like it needed a bit more editing.Characters: Both sisters felt somewhat... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A very dense story with far more telling than showing. It might stick with me for a time, but I doubt I'll continue what seems to be a series. Plot: If I'm honest, a bit messy and overwrought but the story is simple when boiled down, a... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Reads 