The Reading Hideaway

*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.* What Beauty There Is was a recommended book on my Netgalley homepage and I was enchanted by the cover, so I requested it without looking too much into it.  I found it to be a fast-paced, survival story about two teenagers and a young boy who are connected by the criminal pasts of their fathers.  As I was reading, it felt like I was watching a movie.  Anderson's writing is extremely engaging and keeps you on edge page after page. From the first chapter, you know this book is going to be tragic... but you can't stop reading.  At least, I couldn't.  I liked the multiple points of view where the reader sees Ava's thoughts while following Jack's story; however, I was annoyed with Jack's resistance towards help when that's what he so desperately needed.  I'm not sure he nor his brother would've survived as long as they did in real life... it might've been a bit of a stretch.  The

*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.* I'm a Converse girl, so the cover caught my eye immediately.  When I started reading, the idea with the main character becoming a groupie for a young, up-and-coming band with some cute male members was intriguing; however, the writing didn't sell it for me.  I stopped reading about 20% of the way through.  I couldn't relate to the characters and I wasn't a fan of Rose at all.  The flow was extremely choppy and, ironically, broken.  I hate being someone to not finish reading a book (or finish what I started in general), but this one made me walk away. Not Broken was released March 16, 2021 .

*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.* This book had me hook, line and sinker within the first five chapters.  I found it to be unique, funny, and relatable.  I loved all the characters (except D - she was obnoxious, but there always has to be one in the bunch) and the flow was great.  Also, the title - Sunkissed - is adorable and fitting for Avery's story. This book gave me Disney Channel Original Movie vibes (Camp Rock/Lemonade Mouth) and would be a great summer read!  I honestly have no complaints and look forward to reading another book by Kasie West. Sunkissed was released May 4, 2021.  It is available to purchase through major retailers, or my personal favorite book distributor, Bookshop .  Buy through Bookshop, support local bookstores!

*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.* I should've kept track of how many times I asked myself, "What the nut?" as I was reading this book. Long story short - it was not my cup of tea.  I didn't connect to any of the characters.  I thought both Mick and Veronica were selfish and rude beaches who never did anything wrong and Nico was well... Nico.  (I don't want to give too much away).  The "installs" made me think of Step Up Revolution (a positive) and the plot in general was very unpredictable (also a positive), it just wasn't what I thought it was going to be.  I didn't vibe with the writing for some reason - if someone could help me figure out why that would be great - and the end was actually wicked disturbing.  A solid quick read though. Not sure if I would recommend this book... might be a cool tv show though to be honest. She's Too Pretty to Burn was released March 30, 2021.  It is available to purchas

  Last month I had a valid excuse for being MIA blog-wise... this month, not so much.  I'm bummed with how much I've put reading on the back burner and I am honestly in a blogging slump, but I have a whole list of books to review and you bet your biscuits I'm gonna review them!  Just... not as timely as I would hope.  My groove has officially been thrown off. - Books Read -  In May, I read three e-books. Five Ways to Fall Out of Love by Emily Martin The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz by Ellie Midwood She's Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard *Review coming soon* - Currently Reading -  - TBR Pile for June -  Kisses & Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson My Epic Spring Break (Up) by Kristin Rockaway Get Over 'I Got It' by Elayne Fluker Spells Trouble by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty Homewrecker by Deanna Cameron This Is for Tonight by Jess