Tag: Book Review

It has been a hot minute since Dan Brown released a book in the Robert Langdon series. The most famous symbologist had many adventures and probably will have many more. It has been 9 years since I started on this journey. And it took me until last year to finally sit here and say I’ve read every book in the Robert Langdon series. Update: The next book in the Robert Langdon series is coming out on September 9th. Named The Secret of Secrets and features the reappearance of Katherine Solomon from The Lost Symbol (of all the books and all the women… *sigh* WHY?) Therefore, I thought it was time to do a little overview. I didn’t write reviews for every book, but I still want to share my experience reading each one. Keep in mind, this is a look at my enjoyment of the series spanning almost a decade. …

I wanted to read Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco since I first discovered Booktube. The OG place where books got their hype before TikTok was a thing. Something about it always appealed to me, but the more time passed, the less likely I was to pick it up. I was scared the book would feel too young or just too cliche. Fiction changes a lot in a short time. A book published a decade ago is very different from one similar to the one published now. So, I thought my opportunity to enjoy this book was in the past. Thankfully, I was so incredibly wrong. Title: Stalking Jack the Ripper Author: Kerri Maniscalco Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper #1 Publication year: 2016 Length: 9 hours 26 minutes Genre: YA, Murder Mystery, Historical Fiction Pace: Medium Story focus: Character & Plot Audrey Wadsworth has a life of wealth and …

My first Brandon Sanderson book. It has been a while since I wanted to read one of his books. He’s so loved by the reading community that I was curious to understand why. Although, he’s a fantasy author. And if you don’t know by now, fantasy is not my cup of tea. He has at least one sci-fi series, but I haven’t found the will to try it out. And then, the Hardest Reading Challenge You’ve Ever Done comes into my life. It has been a hot minute since I’ve talked about it. I don’t know if you’ve heard. But one of the prompts is to read a crowdfunded book. And this was the final push to buy a Brandon Sanderson book. Title: Tress of the Emerald Sea Author: Brandon Sanderson Series: The Cosmere – standalone Publication year: 2023 Length: 12 hours 27 minutes Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Pace: Medium Story …

Mysteries are the cornerstone of autumn. The falling leaves, paired with falling dead bodies, fill the air with some creepy magic. To gruesome? I’m sorry. I’m still feeling the remnants of Halloween. The A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series isn’t weird or scary – at least from what I’ve seen so far. If you are new to this series, hi! Welcome! This is a review for the second book, so be careful since there will be spoilers below. And may I interest you in the review of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder? It’s a fun time, and you should read it. However, if you are here because you are unsure if you want to continue with Good Girl, Bad Blood or looking for reviews to make sense of what you just read, then join me. We are in the same boat. Title: Good Girl, Bad Blood Author: Holly …

The first time I ever saw the name Harlan Coben was on Netflix. Little did I know how chefs kiss his stories can be. The Stranger was the first and most certainly not the last I saw. It’s mysterious and thrilling, and with each episode, you just want to watch more and more. Since it’s a mini-series, there’s a lot of time to develop the story and make a faithful adaptation of the book. And as any “good” reader, I had to pick up the book. Title: The Stranger Author: Harlan Coben Publication year: 2015 Length: 9 hours 43 minutes Genre: Mystery, Thriller Pace: Medium Story focus: Plot Adam has the perfect life. A good job, a great house, a beautiful wife, and two wonderful sons. One day, he’s approached by a stranger who confesses Corinne faked her last pregnancy. The seed of mistrust threatens to destroy Adam’s idyllic home …

June marks a new year. A new reading year. Another year of reading my TBR. But before I do anything else, I need to recount my books. I want to start with a clean sheet. I’m afraid I miscount some books. Here’s the thing, I never wrote down a list of all the books. So, I’m not sure which books I counted for the TBR and which I didn’t. Not every book I own is part of this challenge. Some books I sort of inherited, and others were given because the other person didn’t want them anymore, but that doesn’t mean I’m interested in reading those books. Now, with a list, there will be no more mistakes. June I was still feeling the downfall of a subscription to Everand. I like the idea of reading whatever you want at any moment, but it always takes a toll on my TBR. …

Does the name Albert Kiefer mean anything to you? And how about Housesketcher on Instagram? If you walk around the artsy and sketching side of the internet, you have probably crossed paths with some of his works. The first time I heard about Kiefer was browsing the Domestika website. When I saw Housesketching, something felt familiar. And so I jumped at the opportunity to see what this man had to teach me. His sketching style is very characteristic and recognisable. For me, it’s often too chaotic and busy, although that’s one of the reasons his drawings are so alive. The colour in some sketches is so pleasant and lovely that I want to jump into the page and land in that world. That’s what attracts me the most to his sketches and why I didn’t pass on the opportunity to check out his new book. Disclaimer: Thank you to the …

I want to keep these updates monthly and neat… And I’m doing a terrible job! I swear I’m not taking this long to read the books. Once again, I bring you another late update for the Hardest Reading Challenge You’ve Ever Done. Please don’t be confused. I know we are at the end of September, but this post is about the books I read in August. I’m already writing the next update, so it will be on time. Before I get ahead of myself, let’s travel back to the 7th of August. The books of August I started the month reading The Bachelorette Party by Sandra Block. I received an ARC to review closer to its September release date. It’s a thriller quite fast and intense, verging on horror. I already have a review here on the blog if you are interested to know more about it. Sadly, I couldn’t …

Family secrets, grief, and an icon, The Essential Elizabeth Stone by Jennifer Banash, tells the tale of a woman who created an empire around herself. And even in death, she can crumble down her daughter’s life. With the release date of the 10th of September, just in time for a gloomy rainy day. Disclaimer: Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book for free. All the thoughts and opinions here are my own. Title: The Essential Elizabeth Stone Author: Jennifer Banash Publication year: 2024 Length: 11 hours 15 minutes Genre: Literary Fiction Pace: Slow Story focus: Character Elizabeth Stone is more than a woman, she’s a brand, a lifestyle. And now that she passed away, she left all the empire that she built to her only daughter. Although, Juliet has no idea what she’s doing. She never wanted to be her mother’s successor or …

If you are looking for a bone-chilling, fast-paced story, look no further. The Bachelorette Party by Sandra Block is coming out on the 3rd of September to bring you just that. Snowed in at a murder lodge? Let the bachelorette party begin! Disclaimer: Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this book for free. All the thoughts and opinions here are my own. Title: The Bachelorette Party Author: Sandra Block Publication year: 2024 Length: 9 hours 31 minutes Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller Pace: Fast Story focus: Plot Alex has spent the last few months working as an intern in a popular crime news program, her dream job. To finally get a seat at the grown-up’s table and leave her intern position, she has to prove herself as an investigator journalist. And the case she chose was the 666 Killer. Over the months, this has become her obsession. …

I don’t know about you, but this summer hasn’t been very summery. I think the weather is still trying to make up its mind. And while I wait for better days, it’s best to keep up with my summer reading. This time, I went to summer camp. Although this isn’t any ordinary summer camp, it’s Camp Lanier, where kids have been “going missing” for quite some time. Camp Lanier by Sylvester Barzey is a new release to bring some horror to your summer. Disclaimer: Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book for free. All the thoughts and opinions here are my own. Title: Camp Lanier Author: Sylvester Barzey Publication year: 2024 Length: 5 hours 37 minutes Genre: YA, Mystery, Horror, Fantasy Pace: Fast Story focus: Plot Special offer alert! The ebook is currently FREE as a release promotion on various platforms like Kindle, …