We need better modern thrillers

We all know about the pioneers of the true-crime genre. James Patterson, Michael Connelly, and many others. That, of course, includes the person who practically invented the genre - Edgar Allan Poe. But we need new modern mysteries. Usually, the ones that you see on the shelves today are either old or utterly uninspiring. It…

Review & thoughts of Elif Shafak’s The Forty Rules of Love

The novel "Forty Rules of Love" by renowned Turkish writer Elif Shafak is open to various interpretations and commentary. There are many questions and few answers. Not because this gifted and learned writer offers us any doubt, but because to this day, Hadhrat Mevlana Gemaluddin Rumi remained unknown in some of his segments of life,…

To review or not to review – a bloggers semi goodbye

Friends, On the 4th of July I decided to take a break from blogging and indeed, from reviewing books. At the time I had started a new career as Personal Assistant to INDIE authors, and I felt I needed time to proper settle into the role. Now, almost five and a half months later, I…

The Automation (Circo del Herrero series #1)

    My rating: 💗💗💗💗 of 5! Published: the 23rd of September 2014 Written by: G.B. Gabbler Series: Circo del Herrero series Length: 376 pages Source: Free copy generously provided by the author. Disclaimer: I was lucky enough to receive a free copy of this book, in exchange for my honest review. However, please note that all opinions and views…

Hiatus notification

Friends, It has come to my attention that I need a break! Over the last few weeks I've only read about 4 books, and I haven't felt motivated to review a single one of them. It wasn't that I didn't like them, or couldn't talk about them forever. But my motivation and energy just isn't…

Book Review: Surge by Paul DiPersio

    My rating:  Published: the 21st of March 2019 Written by: Saya Lopez Ortega Series: The Seduction Expert Length: 232 pages Source: Free copy generously provided. Disclaimer: I was lucky enough to receive a free copy via Netgalley, in exchange for my honest review. However, please note that all opinions and views are my own. The blurb  …

Book Review: Marriage Training by Golden Angel @cleispress @GoldeniAngel

My rating: Published: the 14th of May 2019 Written by: Golden Angel Series: Standalone Length: 312 pages Source: Free copy generously provided by Cleiss Press Disclaimer: I was lucky enough to ARC read this book, and received a free copy in exchange for my honest review. However, please note that all opinions and views are my own.    …

Book Review: Witchling Academy – Semester Two (Spell Traveler Chronicles #2) by Avery Song

  My rating:  Published: the 7th of June 2019 Written by: Avery Song Series: Spell Traveler Chronicles Length: 228 pages Source: Free copy generously provided by the author. Disclaimer: I was lucky enough to ARC read this book, and received a free copy in exchange for my honest review. However, please note that all opinions and views are my own.…

TAG The Mid-Year Freakout

Thank you Consu for spreading the freakout love ❤ you should totally go check out her answers, they'll ruin your TBR, if it isn't already 😉    Since I'm doing this tag, I thought it would be fun to have a look at my Goodreads stats for my 2019 reading challenge!   According to this, I have…

Book Review: Sizzle by Whitley Green @HiddenGemsBooks

    My rating: Published: the 14th of May 2019 Written by: Whitley Green Series: Standalone Length: 250 pages Source: Free copy generously provided by the Hidden Gem Books Disclaimer: I was lucky enough to ARC read this book, and received a free copy in exchange for my honest review. However, please note that all opinions and views are…