My review is very much based on my enjoyment of the book and not of the author’s life. Unless you are interested in Nigerian history or the politics oMy review is very much based on my enjoyment of the book and not of the author’s life. Unless you are interested in Nigerian history or the politics of that region, this was not a terribly interesting read....more
My bags are packed and I’m moving to Maple Hollow where the humans are relatable and the… others are hilarious! Mulford is so great at writing LGBTQIAMy bags are packed and I’m moving to Maple Hollow where the humans are relatable and the… others are hilarious! Mulford is so great at writing LGBTQIA+ characters that are enjoyable and the way she pokes lighthearted fun at stereotypes is one of my favorite part of her stories! A great, cozy/spooky season read!...more
My biggest complaint here is the number of loose ends and plot arcs that went absolutely nowhere. This story could’ve easily been written with only a My biggest complaint here is the number of loose ends and plot arcs that went absolutely nowhere. This story could’ve easily been written with only a couple of characters as the focus, but instead, many characters were highlighted only to end up feeling underdeveloped....more
I went in with an expectation of a thriller and left overwhelmed by too many characters in a dual-timeline coming of age story. Overall, I wish I woulI went in with an expectation of a thriller and left overwhelmed by too many characters in a dual-timeline coming of age story. Overall, I wish I would’ve put this one down instead of finishing....more
A tremendous dual timeline masterpiece, The Rose Arbor was intriguing from start to finish! Though the plot was far-fetched at times, it was overall aA tremendous dual timeline masterpiece, The Rose Arbor was intriguing from start to finish! Though the plot was far-fetched at times, it was overall a great historical fiction story with a perfect amount of mystery!...more
I love historical fiction with a mystery and this book gave me history, love, loss, family, powerful women, and so much more! If you love reading abouI love historical fiction with a mystery and this book gave me history, love, loss, family, powerful women, and so much more! If you love reading about history and smart women who make the most out of absolutely horrific circumstances, read this book!...more
This book told me exactly what it was and I chose to believe it would deliver a magnificent story I would love, but was instead given exactly what it This book told me exactly what it was and I chose to believe it would deliver a magnificent story I would love, but was instead given exactly what it advertised: paranormal activity surrounding a beached house. When I thought it couldn’t get weirder, it did. ...more
My only complaint here is that it felt a bit long-winded and could’ve been shorter, but I still enjoyed every minute! The hype around this one is realMy only complaint here is that it felt a bit long-winded and could’ve been shorter, but I still enjoyed every minute! The hype around this one is real and this is a must-read!...more
I’m usually skeptical before diving into a new universe and this definitely had a learning curve, but the characters and plot made up for how steep itI’m usually skeptical before diving into a new universe and this definitely had a learning curve, but the characters and plot made up for how steep it was! Filled with longing and love, the plot line kept me enraptured to the very end!...more
A juicy drama reminiscent of Lucy Foley with multiple POVs and an astrology undertone, The Astrology House was a really fun listen with a tremendous nA juicy drama reminiscent of Lucy Foley with multiple POVs and an astrology undertone, The Astrology House was a really fun listen with a tremendous narrator!...more
I really wanted to enjoy this, but couldn’t get past the sporadic jumping around in pacing to the unrealistic and illogical conclusions that felt compI really wanted to enjoy this, but couldn’t get past the sporadic jumping around in pacing to the unrealistic and illogical conclusions that felt completely unhinged just to move the plot along. Great idea, poor execution....more
Wow! While this type of writing (confessional essays written by your future bestie vibe) is my least favorite, I still enjoyed the author’s funny, butWow! While this type of writing (confessional essays written by your future bestie vibe) is my least favorite, I still enjoyed the author’s funny, but sometimes tragic stories. From her exploration of religion to sex, there are definitely many overshares which happen to be really exciting!...more
Imagine an adult choose your own adventure book set inside a reality bending reality show… this is that story! I read it straight through without makiImagine an adult choose your own adventure book set inside a reality bending reality show… this is that story! I read it straight through without making choices that would destroy the linear path, but I hope to make time to read it with different choices because I really enjoyed the funky setting and hilarious characters!...more
Honestly, I really enjoyed this. Is it deep and meaningful? No, but I didn’t pick it up for that. It has Huang’s well-known spice with relatable charaHonestly, I really enjoyed this. Is it deep and meaningful? No, but I didn’t pick it up for that. It has Huang’s well-known spice with relatable characters in a fun setting. Not life-changing, but exactly what I was expecting!...more
Hated it. Super slow burn with SO many characters leading to mediocre paranormal horror. It took me months to get through and I don’t even care that IHated it. Super slow burn with SO many characters leading to mediocre paranormal horror. It took me months to get through and I don’t even care that I finished it....more
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