Reading has always been one of my greatest loves in life. From a young age, books have been my dearest passion. With them, I could explore new worlds, learn new things, escape reality, etc. Books were my best friends, my happy place, a solution to all problems. I loved the written word so much that…
Nestled within the pages of Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers by Marta McDowell lies a captivating exploration that intertwines the allure of gardens with the appeal of mystery. As someone who might be more inclined to commit ‘planticide’ than nurture a thriving garden, I…
Women have been demonized throughout the ages for things they’ve allegedly done or not done—depending on the general mood of society at the time. They have been used as cautionary tales, scapegoats, and worse … Are women truly so terrible, though? In Wicked Women of Yore by D. Lawrence-Young, readers are presented with the tales…
I went on a tiny book-buying spree in February … Whoops! But there were so many wonderful books I wanted to get my hands on and I just couldn’t help myself, so I don’t feel too bad about it. My fabulous February 2022 book haul includes some romance (*gasp* 😲), cozy mysteries, historical fiction mysteries, some…
I’ve been putting off reading Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica since it was first released in English in 2020. Why? Well, firstly, this is one of those books you need to be in the right mindset for. You do not want to read this book if you’re squeamish. Secondly, the book needed to…
Full Disclaimer: I bought Things I Should Have Said by Jamie Lynn Spears even though I’m a staunch supporter of the #FreeBritney movement. What Britney Spears was subjected to during the conservatorship is absolutely horrendous, and the fact that Britney’s family didn’t step in to help her out of that situation boggles the mind. Of…
With January winding down, I thought it was time to share my January 2022 book haul with the world! 💃 I have some great titles waiting for me on my TBR cart—some YA, horror, a classic, a bit of mythology, and even a bit of nonfiction. All in all, it’s a well-rounded book haul, perfect…
I bought The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser on a whim during Readers’ Warehouse’s Black Friday sale last year because I love the minimalist cover and when I saw it’s something akin to: “Deliverance meets Battle Royale,” I was sold. I mean, neither Deliverance or Battle Royale are movies for sissies, and I quite enjoyed both…
