Synopsis "She dedicated her life to working for the justice system, but when she needed it most, it didn’t work for her. On the eve of trial, Assistant District Attorney Lainey Abbott gets a disturbing phone call. Her baby sister, Stephanie, who should have been back at her college dorm after visiting for the weekend, … Continue reading Book Review: Jane Doe Black(Lainey Abbot #1) by Nia Forrester
Hello friends! The first three months of 2023 have flown by and it’s time for me to do a little quarterly check in. From January to March, I have read twenty-nine books. I won’t get into current faves right now, but I will break down a few stats. Number of 5 star reads-4 Number of … Continue reading Quarter 1 Check-in|2023
Synopsis Second chances only work if both people want it. Josiah's all in. Majesty, on the other hand... My Mini Review His Majesty was the first book I’ve read by Shon, and I definitely had a good time. Majesty and Josiah have recently broken up. She wasn’t happy in the relationship and felt like it … Continue reading Mini Reviews: The King’s Town Novella Series by Shon
Synopsis “Senior year at Ellingham Academy for Stevie Bell isn’t going well. Her boyfriend, David, is studying in London. Her friends are obsessed with college applications. With the cold case of the century solved, Stevie is adrift. There is nothing to distract her from the questions pinging around her brain—questions about college, love, and life … Continue reading Review: Nine Liars (Truly Devious #5) by Maureen Johnson
Hello friends and happy Monday! Today is officially my first day of spring break. I'm a teacher and we're off for the week. I'm so excited. Since it's spring break and I'm 100% into the spring vibes, I thought I would talk about a few of the books I plan to read during this year's … Continue reading Books on My Spring TBR
Hello April! Not only is it my birthday month, but I just love this time of year. I'm out of my hibernation mode. Days are longer. Spring weather is perfect. I just love it, lol. Although I plan on doing a lot of mood reading this month, there are a few books on my immediate … Continue reading April TBR & Reading Plans
Hey, hey. I read five books in the month of March, and they were all solid reads that I rated 4 or 5 stars. I mentioned briefly in my Reading Slump post that I went through a reading slump this month. My reading mojo is back however, and I can’t wait for April reading. More … Continue reading March 2023 Wrap-Up
Hello! March has been a very interesting month for me. My son had his ACT tests, so we studied hard for that. In a nutshell, I have been busy and found myself entering into a reading slump when I had free time. Today I wanted to highlight what I did while going through the reading … Continue reading Five Things I Do When I Have a Reading Slump…That Doesn’t Include Reading
Hello friends! Happy Monday. I hope all is well. I’m one week away from spring break and counting down the days! In the meantime, time for another Goodreads Monday. Goodreads Monday was previously hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners but is now hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog. All you have to do is pick a … Continue reading Goodreads Monday #49: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
Synopsis "For fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Brit Bennett, a striking coming-of-age debut about friendship, community, and resilience, set in the housing projects of Chicago during one life-changing summer. Even when we lose it all, we find the strength to rebuild. Felicia "Fe Fe" Stevens is living with her vigilantly loving mother and older teenaged … Continue reading Review: Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe
The Rantings of a Book Addict 