This video is coming at ya a little late in the year, but since it was a patreon request I figured I’d give it a go.
The Mesmerist by Ronald L. Smith // Book Review
I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Unfortunately, I didn’t download it right away and it was archived. So I did the only thing that made sense to me. I bought the book so I could review it, which likely cancels out the need for the NetGalley disclosure. :shrugs:
Dividing Eden by Joelle Charbonneau
I write long reviews and I cannot lie…..
Last month I read the young-adult fantasy, “Dividing Eden”. I will confess that part of the reason I took it home was because of it’s gorgeous cover. I mean, look at that.
Did the story inside live up to my expectations? Keep reading to find out!
Dividing Eden by Joelle Charbonneau:
*Note: For those who are new to my reviews, I don’t include or write synopses. You can find much more elegant and concise synopses on the official book page or site, then come back here. 🙂 I try to give spoiler warnings, but I’m not perfect, so tread carefully.
All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai // Libri Labra #2
For the month of June the Libri Labra book club read All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai. This was our spoiler filled book talk.
BookCon 2017 Vlog
I attended BookCon for the first time this year and made a short vlog about it. I’m still struggling with the awkwardness of talking to my camera in public spaces but I’m hoping to eventually get over that.
While rewatching this video I noticed some parts weren’t very clear. Here are a few notes to help with that:
Miss Stake by C.G. Powell
I had the pleasure of meeting CG Powell at Indie BookFest last year where she gave me a free printed version of this short story.
I enjoyed it. The writing was good and I was comfortable with the pacing till about half way through. Unfortunately, the second half was a massive info dump with witches, familiars, werewolves, and vampires revealing themselves all at once.
I realize this was meant to be a very short introduction to the Veronica Benoit series, but there was a good story here that could have been pushed a little further. If the second half had been paced a little slower I’d likely be rushing to pick up Miss Fortune. I may purchase it anyway to see how the story develops while keeping my fingers crossed the pacing improves.
May Book Talk // Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
For the month of May the Libri Labra book club read Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson. This was our book talk.
You can pick up Furiously Happy on Amazon.
May Book Wrap Up
I’m still chipping away at my 2017 reading challenge. I’ve currently read 15/52 books, four of which I read during the month of May. This is my wrap up.
Amazon affiliate links below.
15. Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
14. A Life In Parts by Bryan Cranston
13. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
12. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
A New Chapter Begins // BookTube Newbie Tag
I’m kicking off my YouTube channel with the BookTube Newbie Tag video. I hope you’ll subscribe and join me on this bookcentric adventure.