Reminisce to a time where women are strangled into corsets, weighed down by bustles, and forced to be accompanied by a chaperone to protect the honor of their virtue. Every movement is pristine, and judged, and if it’s not perfect, you worry about receiving a marriage offer from a lesser man. Expectations are high, and … More “Beyond the Shallows”- Kristy Nicolle
While I do my best to NOT spoil a book, “Ash Princess” isn’t due out until April of this year- please read with caution! In a land vibrant, and full of life, it is easy to see how Astrea can attract unwanted attention. A world where faith is abundant in the gods and goddesses that … More “Ash Princess”- Laura Sebastian
While I do my best to NOT spoil a book, “The Heart Forger” isn’t due out until March of this year- please read with caution! I’ll be blatantly honest- I was not looking forward to reading this book. Why? The first book! I read “The Bone Witch” last year (around this time actually) and … More “The Heart Forger (The Bone Witch #2)- Rin Chupeco
Famine threatens the livelihood of Irish men and women, forcing them to seek better, yet unknown opportunities abroad in America. It was not uncommon to see a young girl on her own, sometimes the family’s only hope for income, and starting a better life. Clara is just such a girl; coming from a family of … More “Carnegie’s Maid”- Marie Benedict
Growing up in the 80’s was (and still is) essentially living in duality. 80’s kids witnessed video games and technology (somewhat) from the ground up- so everything they came out with, with the exception of some gaming systems, was bigger and better than the last. In regards to technology, it has been a continuous upward … More “The Kiss That Saved Me”- Kristy Nicolle
Do you know what I absolutely hate? Remakes. Who in their right mind thinks remaking a classic is going to make it better? Here’s some remake numbers for ya: Jungle Book- $966,550,600 Cinderella- $543,514,353 Beauty and the Beast- $1,263,521,126 Maleficent- $758,539,785 Pete’s Dragon- $143,695,338 Don’t get me wrong, if done well, I think they’re fantastic! … More “The Kiss That Killed Me”- Kristy Nicolle
Hell. An overwritten subject. Sinners and penance, gods, demons, portals, demi-gods. . .all over done. At least that’s what I thought. Usually the books I get a kick out of reading feel like the same story with the words rearranged, and towards the end I can’t tell them apart anyways. This year I have branched … More “The Opal Blade”- Kristy Nicolle
