Just a girl and her books
FAT CAMP | James Sabata 07.09.2018 | Independently Published Rating: 4/5 stars Since 1985, over 500 overweight teenagers have come to Camp Wašíču, looking to lose weight, gain self-confidence, and turn their lives around. Phillip McCraken arrives, weighing in at almost 400 pounds, but the baggage he carries from the past affects him much more … Continue reading Book Review: Fat Camp
PET | Akwaeke Emezi 09.10.2019 | Make Me a World Rating: 5/5 stars There are no more monsters anymore, or so the children in the city of Lucille have been taught. Jam has grown up holding this notion as truth her entire life. When she meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colours and … Continue reading Book Review: Pet
August is flying by and I'm thrilled with how my reading has been going this month! Typically I feel a bit overwhelmed when I've signed on for multiple buddy reads, but so far I'm keeping my pace with both of them while also enjoying other reads in between. Read: THE GUILT TRIP (🎧) 3⭐ PARADISE … Continue reading Mid-Month Check-In
THE STEPFORD WIVES | Ira Levin 09.1972 | Corsair Rating: 4/5 stars Joanna has just moved to the beautiful Stepford with her husband, Walter, and their children. Things seem almost too good to be true. The town is idyllic with no crime and happy families, but behind the town’s facade lies a secret so shattering … Continue reading Book Review: The Stepford Wives
THE STEAL | C.W. Gortner & M.J. Rose 08.10.2021 | Blue Box Press Rating: 4/5 stars Ania Thorne has recently taken over her father’s jewelry empire. She plans to bring the company back to popularity in Cannes where she will reveal a stunning new collection. The Leopard, a notorious jewel thief, has other plans. He … Continue reading Book Review: The Steal
PARADISE CLUB | Tim Meyer 02.05.2021 | Grindhouse Press Rating: 5/5 stars Welcome to Paradise Club. Sandy beaches, crystalline waters, and an all-inclusive resort with virtually everything you can dream of having. Paradise Club seems to be the place to rest and relax, but behind the scenes plans for a dangerous game pitting the hotel’s … Continue reading Book Review: Paradise Club
THE GUILT TRIP | Sandie Jones 08.03.2021 | Minotaur Books Rating: 3/5 stars Rachel and Noah have been friends since they met at university. Twenty years ago they thought that they might become something more, but today they each find themselves happily married to other people, Jack and Paige. Jack’s brother Will is getting married … Continue reading Book Review: The Guilt Trip
THE HUNTING WIVES | May Cobb 05.18.2021 | Berkley Rating: 3.5/5 stars Sophie O’Neill has left behind an envy-inspiring career and the stressful, competitive life of big city Chicago to settle down with her husband and young son in a small Texas town. This is everything Sophie has been dreaming of: a beautiful home in … Continue reading Book Review: The Hunting Wives
I have no idea how August snuck up so quickly, but I really don't mind because it means all things pumpkin are starting to hit shelves! I'm so ready for Fall and Halloween and chunky sweaters! Before I get too far ahead of myself, I need to read all the summer horror possible. I had … Continue reading August TBR!
EAT YOUR HEART OUT | Kelly deVos 06.29.2021 | Razorbill Rating: 4/5 stars Vivian Ellenshaw is fat, but she knows she doesn’t need to lose weight, so she’s none too happy to find herself forced into a weight-loss camp’s van with her ex-best friend, Allie, a meathead jock who can barely drive, and the camp … Continue reading Book Review: Eat Your Heart Out
