Spindle’s End Book Review
"The magic in that country was so thick and tenacious that it settled over the land like chalk-dust and over floors and shelves like slightly sticky plaster-dust." The baby princess,…
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Book Review
I didn't know what to expect when I picked up this prequel to The Hunger Games detailing the decline (or incline, depending on your point of view) of President Snow. I'm not…
House of Salt and Sorrows Book Review
Annaleigh lives on the manor Highmoor by the sea with her sisters, father, and stepmother. Once twelve sisters' laughter filled the halls with laughter and joy, but now, after…
A World Through Sapphire Eyes Book Review
Vason finds the chosen one--a woman with incredible ice powers--and brings her to his powerful mother, the Archon of the Hyris Empire. Vason wants nothing to do with the woman.…
10 Book and Tea Pairings to Make Your Reading Time Special
Are you a tea connoisseur? Even if you don't make excuses to sip tea like I do, the drink is still a nice way to make that time with a…
Starsight Book Review
Sequels are difficult to write and sometimes difficult to read. Thankfully, Brandon Sanderson didn't disappoint (too much ;) in his sequel to Skyward--a light YA sci-fi novel. Spensa must go…
Rustle: Dragon Short Story
I have some exciting news! After many years of writing, sending out stories to contests and publications and being rejected, one of my short stories, Rustle, about a girl meeting a…
10 Books to Take on a Road Trip
I'm so excited that places are beginning to open and loosen their travel restrictions--and right in time for summer too! I love a good book when I travel, especially to…
Character Interview: Adelaide in The Gift of Dragons
She seeks revenge and justice. He seeks peace and unity. Can they form the trust needed to save those they love? I thought it would be fun to give you…
8 Books with Unforgettable Mothers
To celebrate Mother's Day, I've compiled a list of books with motherly characters who are either mothers or act in a motherly role to the main character. These mothers often…