Author: Simone

  • The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova // Book Review

    I picked this one recently because it was compared to Alice Hoffman (the author of Practical Magic) and I needed a little bit of magic in my life. But what I received was something way more and way better than the magical books I’ve been reading. Thanks to Atria Books for the gifted book. Here’s…

  • Your Book Reviews are Valid

    Recently, I finished reading a book that I absolutely loved. I loved it so much I already knew it would be one of my favorites of the year. And I went and did what I usually do, go to Goodreads, mark it as Read, rate it, and check what other people thought about it. Turns…

  • It’s another new month and as the days get cooler, the TBRs get higher. I’m so excited for today because there’s a few books I’ve had my eye on publishing. I’ve already read two of the books on this list and I can tell you now they are well worth the read! No Gods, No…

  • Forestborn by Elayne Audrey Becker // Book Review

    This has got to be one of the best stories I’ve read in a really long time. It wasn’t perfect, but it still really blew me away with its storytelling, its world-building, the intrigue, the romance, and everything else it has to offer. I can’t wait to tell you about this one because despite it…

  • September 2021 TBR

    I have a lot of hope for my September TBR! Not only have I painstakingly put in the time to pick these books, I made sure to follow my own advice and give myself space to breathe. I’m also organizing my reads and trying some new methods to maximize my reading time everyday. It’s a…

  • August 2021 wrap up: what I learned from a tumultuous month of reading

    Have you ever started your month with some pretty hopeful feelings only to really struggle through it? I started August with a lot of hopeful reads and ended up with a completely different feeling than I had when I first started the month. Let me tell you how glad I am August is over so…

  • I need to say it, August isn’t my favorite month. It’s the end of summer feeling and it’s longer so I feel like summer lasts forever. I wish I would love it more, but I think the only positive thing I can say about August ending is that it’s ending with a big publishing bang.…

  • Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire // Book Review

    Have you ever looked for a door to another world? I still find myself trying to find a doorway in almost every apartment I live in. In fact, there’s a tiny door in my reading nook that I immediately opened when I moved in. Sadly, it’s just a door to the HVAC system. However, if…

  • Why Do I Struggle With DNFing Books?

    This month has been a bit of a struggle when it comes to reading books. I’ve picked up about six books and put down three. I wasn’t feeling them! I tried to read them, but they didn’t capture me or set my mood. I wanted to spend more time doing something else than reading the…

  • Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky // Spotlight

    I didn’t end up finishing this one when I started it. Mostly because it was too serious and too hard sci-fi for my tastes. But I know that many folks out there still love these kinds of books, so I wanted to spotlight it for those who may be interested in this Shards of Earth…