โAnyone, Eliza is thinking, who describes dying as โslipping awayโ or โpeacefulโ has never witnessed it happen. Death is violent, death is a struggle. The body clings to life, as ivy to a wall, and will not easily let go, will not surrender its grip without a fight.โ - Maggie O'Farrell. HamnetThis book has been … Continue reading Book Review: Hamnet by Maggie OโFarrell
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Book Review: All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
โIf you only shine light on your flaws, all your perfects will dim.โ โ Colleen Hoover, All your Perfects Earlier this year, I read a book by the author 'Regretting You' (You can read my review HERE). It wasn't what I had expected so I wasn't keen on reading another book by her. However, upon reflection, I … Continue reading Book Review: All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
Book Review: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
First of all, this is one of the few contemporary romance novels that I have read recently that features a married couple and as someone who has been married for so many years, it is always refreshing to read something I can relate more to. Secondly, the fact that the book club gave Gavin a … Continue reading Book Review: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Book Review: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
Last month, I read 'The Happy Ever After Playlist' by the author (read my reviewย HERE) which is one of my best reads this year and realized that it was a sequel to her debut novel 'The Friend Zone'. I obviously had to read the first book especially when I already had a hint it was … Continue reading Book Review: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
Book Review: Stranger in Lagos by Sally Kenneth Dadzie
This book has been on my TBR for quite a while because I was always discouraged by its size but I was feeling a bit up to it last week so I decided to dive in. I have read two books by the author and I really loved both of them so my expectations were … Continue reading Book Review: Stranger in Lagos by Sally Kenneth Dadzie
Book Review: A Broken People’s Playlist by Chimeka Garricks
**Disclosure: The author of this book is a close family member. However, this is an honest review of the book. ‘A Broken People’s Playlist’ is a collection of 12 short stories with consistent themes of redemption, forgiveness and second chances, loss and love. It is a book that is immersed with music, as all the… Continue Reading →
Book Review: Fine Wine by Emem Bassey
I recently discovered this author and enjoyed the last book I read by her ( see my review HERE) so I decided to go in search for more of more of her books and my eyes immediately caught this one. This was another quick but sizzling romance read with a couple of interesting twists. Sifon … Continue reading Book Review: Fine Wine by Emem Bassey
Book Review: Heir of Ashes by Jina S. Bazzar
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Jina! 'Heir of Ashes' is a book about a beautiful young woman, who is trying to find the truth about herself. As a young child Roxanne believed that she had a bright future and was sure she … Continue reading Book Review: Heir of Ashes by Jina S. Bazzar
Book Review: Inspired Mama by Sez Kristiansen
"Every time you choose to let a challenge become an opportunity to separate yourself from mediocrity, you gain traction toward the fulfillment of your dreams". - Sez Kristiansen in 'Inspired Mama'. Thank you TCK Publishing and the author, Sez Kristiansen for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Reading this book … Continue reading Book Review: Inspired Mama by Sez Kristiansen
Book Review: Jeb’s Wife by Patricia Johns
Thank you Netgalley, Zebra and the author, Patricia Johns for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Jeb's Wife was such a lovely read that pulled me in right from the first page. Jeb and Leah live in an Amish community and have a marriage of convenience due to circumstances beyond … Continue reading Book Review: Jeb’s Wife by Patricia Johns