I am sorry that I have not been publishing my reviews. I am a few months behind on reviews of the books that I have been reading. I am going to see about catching up the next few weeks! My review: I read this book so quickly. It was nice to see the proceeds of Read more
Category: 5 star reviews
Review of “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy
I did not know who Jeanette was before reading this book. I am 40 years old, so this was after my pre-teen years. But I am glad that I read this memoir. The memoir was honest and raw. She dives into some pretty heavy topics and abuse in her life. She is very brave being Read more
Review of “Ugly Love” by Colleen Hoover
I read this book in 2 days. I really enjoyed reading it. I think the writing just flowed perfectly. The characters were very interesting and complex. This book is very spicy. I am not a spicy romance fan. But between the spice, this book has a lot more to offer. Every chapter had a sex Read more
Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Tom Felton’s memoir! Tom Felton’s memoir is so easy to read. It is like listening to your friend tell you stories instead of a memoir! All his stories were interesting and some were funny. He is a great storyteller. A lot of his childhood memories made Read more
“Acts of Violet” Margarita Montimore
I am giving this book a 4.5-star review. This book was wonderful! The only reason why I rated it lower was due to the ending. With all that build-up, I was expecting the ending to be a lot longer or fantastic like Violet’s life. I was going to give this book a 5-star review until Read more
Review of “Something Wilder” by Christina Lauren
Overall: 5 star review Summary: Lily’s father was a famous treasure hunter. She now makes a living from her deceased father’s old journals by taking people on a fake treasure hunt. But Lily dreams of a life buying her family ranch. At one point, she lived there with her ex-boyfriend. Those were her happiest memories. Read more
Review of “Night Road” by Kristin Hannah
Overall: 4.5 star review Summary: Told in multiple perspectives. Jude is a mom of fraternal twins, Mia and Zach. Mia gets a new friend in Lexi, who just moved in with her aunt. Lexi’s family situation is complicated, unlike Mia’s. Lexi begins dating Zach and things get complicated. One day, there is a tragedy that Read more
Review of “The Holiday Swap” by Maggie Knox
Only 6 more reviews to go to get caught up! 🙂 Overall: 4.5 star review Summary: Cass and Charlie are twins. Cass lives in a mountain town and is taking over the family bakery. Charlie lives in L.A. working on a baking TV show. Charlie gets a concussion and cannot taste and smell. How can Read more
Review of “The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music” by Dave Grohl
Overall: 4.5 Stars Summary: Dave Grohl’s memoir walks you through his childhood, career, and personal life. He talks about him growing up, getting into music, influences, family life, etc. Foo Fighters and Nirvana… 2 of the greatest bands of all time!!!! My thoughts: I listened and read this book! I really enjoyed it. Dave’s memoir was Read more
Review of “Will” by Will Smith and Mark Manson
Overall: 4.5 Stars Summary: Will Smith’s memoir goes from childhood to present day. He talks about his family, growing up, his career, and marriages. The book has serious and funny stories throughout. It starts with his childhood, siblings, and parents. He then talks about his start in the music industry and his transition to TV/films. He Read more
Review of “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T.J. Klune
Overall: 5/5 star review! Summary: Linus Baker is an uptight caseworker with no personal life. He works for the Department in charge of Magical Youth and follows the rules everyday. One day, Extremely Upper Management tells him that he will be going on a top-secret case- an orphanage on an island. He goes to the Read more
Review of “The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember” by Fred Rogers
This will not be a typical review. This is a 5 star review! I really enjoyed this book a lot. Mr. Rogers has always been a hero to me. His view of people and the world is outstanding. If only we could be like Mr. Rogers- the world would be a better place. I have Read more
Review of “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars Summary of Review: A cute rom-com with adorable characters! I could not get enough of this book! Summary: In her busy 3rd year in the PhD program, Olive is single. Who can blame her with all the work she has to keep up with in this program? Her best friend wants Read more
Review of “Stories I Only Tell My Friends” by Rob Lowe
Overall: 5 star review Summary of Review: I was not a huge fan of Rob Lowe until I watched the TV show Brothers and Sisters. After watching the show, I picked up his memoir. I am very glad that I did. Summary: Rob Lowe writes a well-written memoir about his life and work (up to the Read more
Review of “In Pieces” by Sally Field
Overall: 4.5-5/5 Stars Summary of review: A memoir of Sally Field’s personal life with a little mix of being on set in her early acting days. Summary: This is Sally Field’s raw and honest memoir. She discusses her childhood, beginning to learn her craft, starting in TV, and winning an Oscar. She also discusses her marriages, Read more
Review of “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides
Overall: 5/5 Stars Summary of review: This book is a very similar structure as Alex’s debut novel “The Silent Patient.” It is a slow-burn psychological thriller/mystery. Summary: Mariana is a group therapist. Her husband died tragically while on vacation with her to re-kindle their marriage. Her only family left is her niece in college. Her niece, Read more
Review of Jessica Simpson’s Memoir “Open Book”
Overall: 4.5/5 Stars Summary of review: What a great book! Jessica is candid and truly “open” about telling her life through the ups and downs. Summary: This is a memoir written by Jessica Simpson. It follows her life from childhood to present day. She talks about her life, struggles, family, relationships, the industry, and a Read more
“Lady Killer” by Joelle Jones and Jamie S. Rich Review
I loved issues 1 and 2. I must read the others. I heard this series was to be adapted into a TV series or movie. The plot sounded intriguing to me. I picked up these two, and loved them! The graphics were great! They were colorful. The plot was fast-paced. The characters were interesting. It Read more
Review of “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner
Overall: 4.5 /5 Stars Summary of review: I loved this book! It is a little slow at the beginning. But I loved everything about it. Summary: The story is told in two POVs. 1791: A apothecary (Nella) who secretly poisons men to help women who have been wronged by them. Nella has a lot of secrets Read more
Review of “If The Shoe Fits” by Julie Murphy (Meant To Be series #1)
Overall: 5 /5 Stars Summary of review: I loved this book a lot. The characters, the reality show, body positivity, etc. It was such a cute and modern re-telling of Cinderella. OMG! If this is how the Meant To Be series will be…. I am reading them all! Summary: Cindy just graduated with a degree in Read more
Review of “People We Meet On Vacation” by Emily Henry
Overall: 5 /5 Stars Summary of review: What a great read! I wish that I would have read this book sooner than I did! I loved it! Emily Henry did it again! Summary: Poppy and Alex! The are an unlikely pair of friends from a small town in Ohio. Poppy is a city girl at heart Read more
Review of Riley Sager’s “Survive the Night”
Overall: 4.5 to a 5 /5 Stars Summary of review: WOW! This book is a nail biter! Summary: Charlie lost her best friend and roommate in college to a serial killer. She feels like it is partly her fault as she left her alone one night. She thinks that she may have seen the killer. Due Read more
Review of “Good Girl, Bad Blood” by Holly Jackson
Overall: 5/5 Stars Summary of review: The 2nd novel in the Good Girl series. I love a great who-dun-it book. *You should read book #1 before this one. You may not understand a lot of the references to the 1st case in this novel* Summary: Pip has all since left her detective ways behind. She now has Read more
Review of “You Have a Match” by Emma Lord
At first, I was going to rate this book a 4.5 star review, but I could not think of bad things about it. So I changed my mind and rating it a 5 star review. Summary: Abby takes a DNA test her with best friends. She finds out through the DNA test that she has Read more
Review of “The Soulmate Equation” by Christina Lauren
I loved this book and the characters! What a charming read. I am rating this book a 4.5 star review. The story starts with a single mother, Jess. She is not looking for love but decides with her best friend to do a new dating app that takes people’s DNA and matches them with their Read more
Review of “Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus” by Dusti Bowling
WOW! 5 star review! I really enjoyed this book a lot. I was attracted to it by its cover at the library. But I feel in love with the characters and plot right away! It is not just for YAs. It has a powerful message that anyone can relate to it. Aven, a 13 year Read more
Review of “No Time Like the Future” by Michael J. Fox
WOW! Michael J. Fox is a stand up guy! I really enjoyed his memoir. I am giving this book a 4.5 star review! Michael J. Fox is a household name. Everyone knows him from Back to the Future, Teen Wolf, Doc Hollywood, Spin City…. This is a memoir that does not go through his entire Read more
Review of “The Rural Diaries” by Hilarie Burton Morgan
I am rating this book a 5 star review. I loved this book a lot. I have a little “Mischief Farm” of my own. I learned a lot and laughed at shared experiences on my farm as well. This is a memoir of the actress Hilarie Burton Morgan (One Tree Hill, Grey’s Anatomy, White Collar, Read more
Review of “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Dare
Emotional and powerful book! I am giving this book a 4.5 star review. Adunni is a 14 year old girl. She is sold to an older man by her father for marriage. She is able to escape there just to be enslaved by another wicked woman. She dreams of a life where she is free Read more
Review of “Midnight Library” by Matt Haig
This book sure did have me thinking about my life and decisions. It is a 5 star read for me! Summary: Nora decides that she wants to die. Her life is not what she imaged. She dreams of the “what ifs” in her life. What if she became an Olympic swimmer, stayed in the band, Read more