In The Solarium

5/5 ⭐ The Kaiju Preservation Society is an immensely clever, fun, and dynamic story. The worldbuilding is unique and massive in more ways than one. It’s never overwhelming or bogged down by details. Scalzi gives us exactly what we need to understand and then we’re off. The characters are a hoot and god I love that sweet karmic justice that comes. This book is literally for the people doing the lifting. For the people most ignore and forget about. This time, they are front and center which is a nice change. The dialogue was witty, snappy, and so funny. Lots of quips and one liners. To some it might seem like too much but I was laughing the entire time. Plus all the sci-fi references were just simply fun. I don’t usually read sci fi but I loved this one and am interested in reading another one of John Scalzi’s work. Can’t suggest this one more. 4/26/22 *This review was previously posted on my google site.

3.5/5 ⭐ Alcohol and curses do not mix. A lesson learned the hard way by Vivienne Jones after a broken heart and one too many drinks. What was meant to be more of a nuisance curse turns dangerous when one thing after another strikes threatening not only the ex-boyfriends' life but the town as well. The Ex-Hex was a very light and fun fantasy romance. It didn’t let down on the rated R Practical Magic vibes. Not only did we get some powerful badass witches in Vivienne and the rest of the Jones Witches but we got a Welsh charmer who seemed more than willing to show his interest in Vivi. While the middle lagged for a bit the ending more than made up for it at the final climax. This is a great spooky, perfect for Halloween time read. 4/19/22 *This review was previously posted on my google site.

4/5 ⭐ This is a cute and refreshing YA LGBT+ romance that takes real, unforgettable characters and an even more interesting plot. Meet Eleanor, a recluse and firm disbeliever in witchcraft working in a witchy souvenir shop in downtown Salem. After a chance encounter with Pix, a real-life witch, and some tarot-inspired help Eleanor is forced to flee her comfort zone and face the hurts of her past. If there is only one thing you take away from this review it needs to be this... Kate Scelsa has created some of the most realistic, relatable, and unforgettable characters. And not only that, she makes them face their truths and admit their wrongs. And learn from them. Not just behind the scenes but on the page. And I loved that. At first glance, I thought that this would be a lighthearted fantasy-esque story but it is so much more. While not fantasy at all, this story is so much more complex and intricate. And yes, there is some romance but this is much more of a coming-of-age and learning t

5/5 ⭐ Darcy Coates is back with another enthralling, adrenaline-pumping, horror sure to keep you up at night. This time, we’re taken to sea as a group of adventure/treasure hunters are deep diving to the abandoned ship the SS Arcadia to hopefully find answers about what happened to it all those years ago. When I first saw that a new book by Coates was coming I knew I had to request it. Also, order it for my library but I digress. Instead of a dilapidated house or haunted graveyard, this time she takes us to the water and deep below its depths. A larger cast of characters also greets us and instead of the potential for a mess of too many POVs, she manages to make it flow perfectly and it never felt like we were getting jerked back and forth. The alternating timelines also helped to build the tension as we were slowly exposed to the events leading up to the demise of the ship and the shocking conclusion of the divers' own experiences. I love the way Coates creates an environment and