Tag Archives: Simon & Schuster

Review: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy

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

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t read nearly enough memoirs. That being said, Jeannette McCurdy’s autobiography (I’m Glad My Mom Died) is one of those rare books that got my attention and made me desperate to read it. I’ll admit that part of this stems from my days of loving iCarly. But mostly? I think it’s important to read about (and understand) the cost and pain that many child stars struggle with. Continue reading →

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Review: Revival Season by Monica West

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Revival Season, written by Monica West, is one of those novels that came to my attention thanks to the sheer number of genres it seems to fit into. According to Goodreads, it has tags for literary fiction, Southern fiction, adult fiction, religion, contemporary, feminism, and more. Continue reading →

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Review: Where Secrets Lie by Eva V. Gibson

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Where Secrets Lie, by Eva V. Gibson, combines mystery, romance, thriller, and family drama all into one intense read. Continue reading →

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Review: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Last Thing He Told Me is Laura Dave’s latest thriller, one that combines family drama with a mystery of epic proportions. This was one of my BOTM picks for May, and I am so excited to have enjoyed it as much as I did! Continue reading →

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Review: The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Dearly Beloved is the debut novel of Cara Well. It’s also irrefutable proof that sometimes a work of love can truly turn into something great. Cara Well spent fifteen years working on this novel to get it to this point. And it truly shows. This is a poignant and touching novel, written beautifully and polished to shine. Continue reading →

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Review: Cursed

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Cursed is a retelling of some of the events that occurred during King Arthur’s tale. Or more accurately, it’s a twisted version of the tale. In this story, it isn’t a King the Sword desired, but a Queen. Enter Nimue. Her entire village was slaughtered, sending her off on a quest for survival and revenge. And she can only hope that she has it in her to change destiny and save her people. Continue reading →

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Review: The Philosopher’s War by Tom Miller

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Philosopher’s War is the second novel in the series by Tom Miller. And it is an epic sequel by any means. This is a world where magic exists in the form of Philosophy. It’s also a female dominated practice, due to their innate talents. Continue reading →

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