There are multiple book series that I have read only the first or second book without finishing the entire saga, but the main ones at the top of are listed here. Let me know if you have finished any of these series and if you think I should continue. Also feel free to recommend anyContinue reading “6 Next-in-Series TBR’s”
Author Archives: W. M. Ashley
Book Review: Took by Mary Downing Hahn
I recently continued my Mary Downing Hahn read-a-thon I seem to be participating in and read another recent book of hers, Took. Summary The story follows a boy named Daniel and his younger sister Erica as they move from their plushy home of Connecticut to a much poorer town in Maryland where rumor has itContinue reading “Book Review: Took by Mary Downing Hahn”
Book Review: The Thirteenth Cat by Mary Downing Hahn
I started this week reading a book from a MG detective series, but after catching a lot of grammar errors and seeing it had WAY too much dialogue, I abandoned it and read a book from Mary Downing Hahn (in 2 days!!). She never fails to disappoint so I knew I could finish one ofContinue reading “Book Review: The Thirteenth Cat by Mary Downing Hahn”
Book Review: Eventide by Sarah Goodman
What a unique piece of historical fiction! I read this book a few months ago, so I am epically behind blogging. However, I am excited to review this read, since I thought it was a fresh, exceptionally written YA historical fantasy thriller. I was surprised by how much I ended up liking this book…as usuallyContinue reading “Book Review: Eventide by Sarah Goodman”
Book Review: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW
As a sufferer of anxiety and OCD for 25+ years, I FINALLY took the step this year to attend therapy, and this was the book that my therapist recommended I study before each of our sessions. I have to say that, despite my apprehension of even seeing a counsellor, I was happy as a readerContinue reading “Book Review: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW”
Book Review: Gallant by V.E. Schwab
Summary This YA horror novel follows a young mute girl named Olivia who can see ghouls. Her only clue to her family remains in a strange journal left to her by her birth mother. After finally being taken away from her oppressive boarding school to the residence of her ancestral home, Gallant, she realizes thatContinue reading “Book Review: Gallant by V.E. Schwab”
Book Review: The List of Unspeakable Fears by J. Kasper Kramer
“Floorboards creak. Shadows stretch. Shapes in the dark bend and sway. But I don’t let any of that stop me. It’s not because I’m not afraid. I am. I just keep moving forward despite it.” — Page 217 Summary This is my new favorite MG novel! It takes place during the Irish immigration to AmericaContinue reading “Book Review: The List of Unspeakable Fears by J. Kasper Kramer”
Book Review: Tangled in Time (Book 1): The Portal by Kathryn Lasky
Summary This middle grade novel follows a middle school fashion blogger named Rose whose mother just passed away and she is sent to live with her grandmother. However, amidst making friends and avoiding school bullies, she finds herself traveling back and forth in time to the Elizabethan court. Stranger occurrences then ensue that lead herContinue reading “Book Review: Tangled in Time (Book 1): The Portal by Kathryn Lasky”
Film Review: Netflix’s “The Pale Blue Eye”
Wow was Harry Melling’s portrayal of Edgar Allen Poe astounding! Sometimes I’m hesitant to see people’s representations of real people in films, since I already have my own idea about what they looked like, how they spoke, their mannerisms, etc. However, I’m happy that I got the chance to see Poe represented this way. AlongContinue reading “Film Review: Netflix’s “The Pale Blue Eye””
Book Review: Love Unseen by Rachel Kelley Stones
I was so excited when this came out because I rarely have the opportunity to read novels written by people I have actually met. But favoritism aside, this book had an original plot with unique character arcs that you don’t tend to see in common regency romances. Let’s dive in! Summary This proper regency romanceContinue reading “Book Review: Love Unseen by Rachel Kelley Stones”
