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I was lucky enough to win a copy of this amazing book. The 57 Bus isn’t my normal non-fiction read, but I loved it all the same. It was gripping and eye opening. The story of Sasha and Richard will stay with me for a long time. Kudos to Dashka Slater for doing a superb job telling this story.

Winning a copy of Frankie was one of the best things this year.

Frankie’s sassy attitude and troubled life made her relatable in a way that doesn’t happen too often. I laughed. I cried. I yelled. I believe this book elicited every possible emotion from me. With unique characters and a compelling, splendid story line Shivaun Plozza hit it out of the park with this book. I’ve never been big on contemporary ya novels, but Frankie has definitely made me think twice.

I was granted a copy of Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear from SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca through Netgalley for an honest review.

While I'm normally a sucker for paranormal romance this book, while entertaining, just wasn't quite my cup of tea. I love a good slow burn romance, but Heart of the Wolf had me frustrated and wanting Devlyn and Bella to just hurry up and get on with it already. I was very interested and invested in the beginning of the book, but with how slow it was going I almost stopped reading it at one point. I will give Terry Spear more chances because I never dismiss an author over one book that I didn't connect with.

My only disappointment with this book is that it came to an end. So many times I have found faults in books that disappointed me, but none came as I flew through Book of Souls. Nadine Nightingale created a world and characters that brought me back to my childhood love of all things ancient Egypt.

Nisha's hallucinations pulling you through the past and present draw the reader in. They make her question and doubt her sanity making you want to find out if this is all in her head, or if it is truly happening. Nisha is a character that you will love to watch grow as the pages turn. Not to mention her group of friends are so fiercely loyal that it will make you wish that you had them for your own. It only gets better when Blaze enters the picture and watching the handsome London native mature with the book and the connection he shares with Nisha with capture your heart and mind.

This isn't your typical YA novel. This book flows with a quality that is hard to find in most books of the YA genre. The characters are more mature than you usually see and Nadine Nightingale did an amazing job writing a book that YA lovers and non-YA lovers will love all the same. This book is absolutely perfect for mythology lovers, teens, adults, and really anyone who wants a book that will make you sad it comes to an end.

*** I was granted a digital copy of Standing Sideways by J. Lynn Bailey from J. House Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ***
J. Lynn Bailey managed to hit close to home with Standing Sideways. Never have I been able to connect so completely to a book in my life. Having gone on a downward spiral myself do to the grief caused by losing a loved one I was able to relate to Livia in a way that I have not been able to connect to any other character ever.

This book takes you on Livia's journey of coping with the grief that accompanies the loss of her brother Jasper. It is a raw, gritty look into what it is like when you have no clue how to go on with your life without that person in it. Standing Sideways so an honest account of how painful and destructive decisions can become when your emotions are running around madly.

Bailey did not do what most authors do when showing what loss is like; she did not sugar coat how nasty this pain can be. She takes you on a journey full of truth, even if that truth is not always pretty to look at. You may shed a few tears during this read, but you will be immersed in a world that is all too real for some of us.

For me, Standing Sideways is a must read for 2018. It is emotional and beautiful. Once you start Livia's story you will not want to put it down.

*** I was granted a copy of Song of Blood & Stone by L. Penelope from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ***

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was refreshing to see a beautiful woman of color as the main character. L.Penelope did a wonderful job with the character development in this book and made me want to find out more about them as I read. It was also refreshing to have a book set in the timeline of the 20's that isn't your typical flapper story. It was nice to see a different world set in my favorite time. The only issue I had was I like my love stories to be a little less perfect. I love to see the flaws in relationships and the struggles that a couple has to go through to get to where they are. I felt like in Song of Blood & Stone the romance was so absolutely perfect that it almost felt unbelievable to me. Other than that little misstep for me, this book was a joy to read. The premise, characters, and the world had me wanting more.

Best book I've read in a very long time

Words cannot express how wonderful this book is, but I will try to do it justice. This books touched so many emotions for me. I laughed, I cried, I screamed so loud in frustration my husband came running. I was swept up in a whirlwind and I never wanted to be released. My heart aches for Asher and I wanted so bad for him to feel the love he deserved. Katy Regnery filled these pages with so much beauty and heart that at times I was overtook with such strong feelings that I had to simply stop and stare off for a moment before I could continue. Also her donation to Operation Mend means so much to me. As my husband was injured during his deployment and I have dear friends that were as well. Not only is she an amazing story teller, but a wonderful person as well.

I need a smoke after this read!!!!

Holy Odin!!!! You're going to need a cold shower or a hot man after reading this amazing book. I didn't realize how hot a book could be before I read Mechanic. Alexa Riley does these characters justice with her exquisite writing. I wanted to find Paine and have him treat me that way. Perfect read if you need something a little spicy in your life and by a little I mean a whole hell of a lot.

Alexa Riley does it Again

While this wasn't my favorite by Alexa it's still so freaking hot I can't handle myself. Nothing but pure smutty smut from the very start. While Mechanic is by far my favorite from this series Coach is still a really good quick read.