Category Archives: Fiction

Review: The Dachshund Wears Prada by Stefanie London

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Stefanie LondonPublisher: HQNReleased: May 3, 2022Received: NetGalley The Dachshund Wears Prada is the first novel in Stefanie London’s Paws in the City series. I’m not ashamed to admit that the title of the book and the series had a lot to … Continue reading →

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Review: The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay, so I absolutely fell in love with Ruth Emmie Lang’s writing in Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance, so I was expecting to love The Wilderwomen with all of my heart. Sadly, that didn’t happen – though it wasn’t a bad read, so at least there’s that. Continue reading →

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Blog Tour & Review: Johanna Porter Is Not Sorry by Sara Read

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Johanna Porter Is Not Sorry is the perfect book for anyone tackling impostor syndrome of the feeling of impossibility when chasing their dreams. While Johanna’s story may feel larger than life, the simple truth is that much of her struggles will resonate with readers. It certainly hit me hard! Continue reading →

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Review: Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter by Lizzie Pook

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Lizzie PookPublisher: Simon SchusterReleased: June 14, 2022Received: NetGalley If you love historical fiction with a dash of feminist literature, then the odds are good that you’ll appreciate Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter by Lizzie Pook. It’s certainly worth the read, especially … Continue reading →

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Review: The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Marie Myung-Ok LeePublisher: Simon SchusterReleased: May 24, 2022Received: NetGalley The Evening Hero is the latest contemporary fiction novel that caught my eye. Written by Marie Myung-Ok Lee, this book boasts a stunning cover and an even more intriguing description, and … Continue reading →

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Review: The Other Side of Night by Adam Hamdy

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

First, let’s talk about that cover! The Other Side of Night’s cover is stunning, if I may say so. As for everything inside? It’s worth the read! Especially if you love your mysteries with a heaping dose of science fiction. Continue reading →

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Review: Token by Beverley Kendall

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I’ll confess that I don’t read much romance (something I’m working on changing!), so maybe all the undercurrents in Token are to be expected. But I just found this book to be so charming! I loved Kendall and everything about her. Continue reading →

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Review: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Series: The Inheritance Games #1Author: Jennifer Lynn BarnesPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersReleased: September 1, 2020Received: Library I’m a few years late to the party, but I finally sat down to read The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (all thanks … Continue reading →

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Review: End of Story by Kylie Scott

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay, I must admit: End of Story has a lot of charm. The whole magical intervention combined with the opposites-attract trope makes for a solid foundation. Also, I simply love the name. Can’t help it! Continue reading →

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Review: Flint and Mirror by John Crowley

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: John CrowleyPublisher: Tor BooksReleased: April 19, 2022Received: NetGalley I’ve been reading more and more historical fiction lately, and I’m really happy that I’ve found time to enjoy the genre more. My latest read in this vein is Flint and Mirror by … Continue reading →

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