The Spellshop

What I Liked:The Spellshop was such a cute, lighthearted fantasy read with a sweet romantic subplot. Honestly, I wish I had listened to the audio with my kids. I think they would have loved all the magical creatures and hilarious side characters. What Bothered...

Caraval (Caraval Book 1)

What I Liked:The ending was probably my favorite part when the reader finds out what was real, what was a lie, and what was a manipulation. My mind was blown. There was no way I could have predicted where the story went. What Bothered Me:If I had been manipulated so...

A Million Junes

What I Liked:I thought the magical realism worked really well. The presence of ghosts and other impossible things is explained in such a thoughtful way that it doesn’t seem all that far-fetched. Adding the mystical dimension made the story of a teen girl, June,...

Can’t Help Falling (Sweater Weather Book 3)

What I Liked:I really liked how the two main characters, Emmy and Owen, balanced each other out and soothed over the other’s rough spots and unrealistic expectations. I also liked the overall message about how romance doesn’t need to look like some crazy,...

The Fall Back Plan (Sweater Weather Book 2)

What I Liked:I was excited to embrace the changing of the season by reading The Fall Back Plan and quickly became jealous of all the fall outfits and sweaters the characters wore. The single dad trope is one that I enjoy occasionally and I liked the slight twist that...