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Continue reading →: Lazy Apple “Pie”I used to bake. If you’ve read here enough, I used to do a lot of things. And while I was home sick a few weeks ago, itching to do something to keep my mind off how congested my head felt and how tired I was from not being able…
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Continue reading →: Exorcising DeathKelly Andrew has the ability to make horror stories that wrap a glossy, cracking surface over a tense, coiled monster ready to strike when you least expect it. In the case of I Am Made of Death, what we see is a hint of dark academia, along the lines of…
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Continue reading →: To Love a RavenNevermore by Jade Hernandez is a Romeo & Juliet-inspired tale set in Mexico among rival families (politicians and criminal cartels). Ofelia is the daughter of a politician attending a ballet academy. Dance is her life and love. At a party, she meets Fabian, one of the Raven Brothers and part…
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Continue reading →: Finally, a February RecapLike so much in the rest of my life, this little space has been neglected. The world is on fire and I am trying to keep afloat. I miss writing here, though. It gives me an outlet amidst the onslaught of reality. And my little “WIP” has also been long…
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Continue reading →: Wealthy DarknessSaltwater is a fascinating entry into the realm of “rich people behaving badly.” No one is entirely likable (although some of the family has at least logical reasons for why they do what they do – even if the actions are highly questionable). Sarah Lingate died 30 years ago, and…
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Continue reading →: Library DreamsSince moving into my current space, I’ve had many iterations of bookshelves and library-like spaces. Now, I think I have reached my favorite form to date. Bookshelf wall. I have two long walls in the living area, so one is for the couch, and one is now the “library.” The…
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Continue reading →: The Power of a NameThis was one of the books I read at the end of last year. I’ve previously read another book by Carrie Vaughn – Bannerless – that I loved (about a murder investigation in a small post-apocalyptic type community). This one – The Naturalist Society – is a beautiful ode to…
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Continue reading →: All the ARCs of 20242024 was a good year for ARC reading. At least for me, it was. I am always grateful and amazed that I get to read books early. I mean, I read anyway, but I love having the chance to get an advanced copy and be able to share my love…
Hello,
I’m Jess
Scientist and educator by day. Bookworm and wannabe writer by night (and weekend). Forever a fan of fluffy blankets, mugs of coffee, candles, and living a cozy life.
