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Special Feature: The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner

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This book has been popping up all over my social media—and I can see why! That cover! It gives me all the heart eyes for sure and I am so excited to share some details about the book with all of you guys today as well!

Holocaust historical fiction novels have been really popular lately and my own personal theory is that this genre and time period is ripe with untold stories of families, sisters, friends, brothers, lovers, individuals and everyone in between.

This book in particular is going to focus on a mother and daughter fleeing the Nazi’s. Shira, the daughter, is a piano prodigy and she must stay quiet while they are in hiding so as not to attract the Nazis and what unfolds sounds like a profoundly moving story. If you don’t have this one on your radar yet, it needs to be! Continue reading “Special Feature: The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner” →

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First Impression Review: Children of the Stars by Mario Escobar

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There are so many WWII books out that focus on female relationships and bonds during the war. Often it’s a sister or two best friends who grew close during the war. I haven’t seen any books featuring two boys, in this case brothers, during the war for quite some time which is why this book stood out to me.

I am only a couple of chapters in and have yet to finish it, but the novel touches on many heavy hitting themes, especially because the two boys are Jews during the Holocaust. This book shows promise in a number of areas. The writing is solid and emotional, packing am emotional punch. But for me, it’s the historical research that has endeared this book to me.

If you are in the mood for a heartbreaking story but one that is also full of love, hope and bravery. So far I have really enjoyed this one and am looking forward to finishing it because it truly is a great story–emotional–but wonderful and the writing is great! If you love WWII and memorable stories, this is one you want on your radar for the spring! As of right now, I would rate this book 4.5 stars, a great read! Continue reading “First Impression Review: Children of the Stars by Mario Escobar” →

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Review: This Won’t End Well by Camille Pagán

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This is a new to me author, but not entirely unfamiliar to me. I’ve seen her books popping up all over the Amazon charts, especially her release from last year, I’m Fine and Neither are You.

When this new release, This Won’t End Well, came up for review, I jumped at the chance to read it! Everything I have heard about this book and this author, make it inevitable that I will love this book!

I couldn’t wait to crack open my copy and let the good times roll so to speak! And let me tell you, this book did not disappoint! What a refreshing new voice in contempo lit! Continue reading “Review: This Won’t End Well by Camille Pagán” →

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Special Feature and Excerpt: ETERNITY SPRINGS: TUCKER by Emily March

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Spring is just around the corner and love is in the air! There is nothing like a great romance novel to warm you on an early spring day and Emily March’s long standing Eternity Springs series is a fan favorite!

One thing that fans have been quick to point out is how well the characters enter act with one another throughout not just the individual stories but the series as a whole.

There are 15 books in the principal series so far and 2 in this spin off series with this story being about Tucker. I am thrilled to be able to offer you guys a sneak peak of this book as well as a copy for giveaway on my Instagram page! Keep reading along to find out more about this beloved series and characters! Continue reading “Special Feature and Excerpt: ETERNITY SPRINGS: TUCKER by Emily March” →

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Review: Egg Drop Dead (A Noodle Shop Mystery #5) by Vivien Chien

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I picked up this mystery series on a whim when it first came out. I had no idea what to expect but I was craving ramen noodles and when I saw the cover of the first book, I felt like I could enjoy ramen noodles without actually having to eat ramen noodles (spoiler, I still ate ramen).

What I found with this series was a refreshing colorful series with lots of fun and quirky characters. When I pick up a cozy to read, so many of them are set in small towns and are full of baking or cat owning characters. Does this series have that? Well yes—-and no. I mean Lana Lee works at a Chinese restaurant, so baking—check. And she owns a dog—so owns animal, check. And it’s set in Cleveland Ohio—not so small town, small town. Basically, this series manages to tick the cozy boxes while still being different and memorable.

I fell in love with Lana Lee and I get ridiculously excited when I see a new Noodle Shop Mystery coming out because I feel like Lana still fits the cozy mould but she also manages to stay young hip and relevant for the 30 something readers. Continue reading “Review: Egg Drop Dead (A Noodle Shop Mystery #5) by Vivien Chien” →