I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write reviews of books when reading published literature for pleasure, and I post them here! Like First Love, Again by J.J. Arias is a second-chances, friends-to-lovers sapphic romance between Tori and Mia, who were best friends in high school but go fourteen years without talking after graduation. Tori has kept her love for Mia a secret for all th

I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write reviews of books when reading published literature for pleasure, and I post them here! Finding Molly Parsons by Alyson Root is a beautifully written, emotionally rich story that kept me turning the pages late into the night. I found it absolutely riveting. The prose is strong and immersive, and the characters—each of them vivid and full of de

I recently revisited The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in audiobook format, and the production quality elevated an already gripping novel to something truly special. Narrated by three different voice actors, the shifting timelines and character perspectives were easy to follow and emotionally distinct, an excellent choice that added clarity and depth to the storytelling. What struck me most this time around was Evelyn herself. She spends much of the novel trying to convince b

I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write reviews of books when reading published literature for pleasure, and I post them here! Hannah’s Hometown Hero by Lyn Cote is a contemporary Christian romance novel that centers on Hannah, a food column writer, and Guthrie, the carpenter in charge of building her parents’ home in their new town. Guthrie was gloomy and brooding through most of

I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write reviews of books when reading published literature for pleasure, and I post them here! Pieces of Forever by Valerie M. Bodden is a contemporary Christian romance that features Ava, a former model whose beauty has been marred, and Joseph, a veterinarian who misses the high school time he was Ava’s boyfriend. After he finishes college, Joseph r

I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write reviews of books when reading published literature for pleasure, and I post them here! Love in the Storm by Mandi Blake is an adorable Christian romance that will warm your heart. Set in a snowy Wyoming town, this story features Lyric, a recovering addict and alcoholic, and Asa, a stalwart police officer. The pair is trapped together during a

I enjoy dissecting a story, exploring the characters, and discussing what happened. That's why I became a beta reader. So, I also write reviews of books when reading published literature for pleasure, and I post them here! For You to Love Me by C. Haynes is a Christian YA romance that centers on two young believers who fall for each other hard and fast. Shire has had her heart broken before, but begins to trust that Jess, her friend’s brother, will never hurt her. However, Je

Crystal Dragon by Katie Cherry is an action-packed YA fantasy that swept me away from the very first page. I was lucky enough to receive an advance review copy of this one, and let me tell you—it’s a ride. A fast-paced, contemporary fantasy that blends the magic of another world with the very real emotions of identity, belonging, and courage. The story follows Crystal, a teenager whose world is upended when she discovers she’s adopted—just before being whisked away to Zilferi

Finding My Voice by Minerva Snow is a magical realism fantasy told from the perspective of Blink, a quiet, observant cat who never meows. Through Blink’s eyes, readers are invited into a world of feline perceptions and emotions, where themes of abandonment, seeking help, and overcoming depression unfold. Snow takes us on an unusual journey into the mind of a creature that’s often overlooked, offering readers a rare glimpse into how a cat might view the complexities of human r

I enjoy reviewing published works using the skills I developed as a beta reader. This is one of those reviews. In this thrilling pirate adventure, we follow Georgina, a minor noblewoman and spy for a resistance movement against a tyrannical prince, whose path collides with a crew of notorious pirates. As Georgina steps aboard the Crimson Siren, the fierce and enigmatic Captain Cinder—whose reputation as a terror looms over the high seas—draws her into a world of danger and in