Review: Ember Eternal

 

Book 1

Fox is a thief with morals—she steals from those who can afford it and only a little at that. She has no choice. Fox and her three closest companions entered into indentured servitude to the Lady, a mysterious noble with widespread political power by questionable means, in order to pay off familial debts. While searching for an easy mark in town, Fox helps a royal bodyguard fend off a would-be assassin’s attack on a prince’s life.

But what started off as protecting the prince out of good conscience has now unwittingly embroiled this thief in a vast world of politics, high stakes, and romance. - summary from the publisher

My Thoughts: I really loved this slow burn fantasy novel. I loved the relationship between Fox and Wren. I loved Wren's moments with the guard - fully of snark and chemistry. I loved the library in the palace. This story unfolds slowly, but it's also very cozy. Plus, there was action and danger. And there was a mean girl. I'm curious about the magic and what it means for Fox.  I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. It's the perfect book to curl up and read with a large mug of tea. 

Cover Thoughts: Cool

Source: My Library

Why I read this: I like Chloe Neill's writing. I've read several of her books.

Library Recommendation: Grab this one for your romance/fantasy readers! Highly recommended. 

Review: Meet me at the Museum

 

Tina pens a letter to a museum worker she met ages ago. The museum curator writes back to inform her that he died several years ago. Tina decides to respond sparking up a friendship between England and Denmark. They talk about their lives, their work, and their families. Soon they begin to rely on each other for advice and friendship.

Why I read it: It was a list of books similar to The Correspondent.

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this novel. Tina lives a very rustic life and she doesn't seem to have many joyful moments. Anders had a hard marriage and is now trying to repair his relationship with his children. I enjoyed how their relationship developed over the letters and they shared their joys, their disappointments, and their failures. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Picture Book Review: Goodnight, Bruce

Bruce is trying to put the geese and the mice to bed - but they just want MORE.

Poor Bruce! He's so grumpy but sweet at the same time.  I love these books and this one is such a funny story. 

5 stars: perfect

Top Ten Tuesday: May Flowers

 This week's topic is all about May Flowers - or floral book covers. Here are some flower covers of books I want to read.

Flowers are so cheerful; they brighten up any room.

Middle Grade Booklist: Parent Trap

 

I read one for last week and realized, I've read several, so I made a booklist for Parent Trap Inspired Books

Books Included:

Reverse Parent Trap

North of Supernova

No Way Ever Sisters

Parent Trap

Let It Glow

Meet Me Halfway

Let's Get Together

 Bhai for Now

Are you a fan of the Parent Trap?

Happy Mother's Day

Sending love to all the moms and mother figures out there. 

 

Picture Book Review: When You Dream Big

 

It's DREAM BIG week at school. Everyone has ideas on what they want to be when they grow up. Everyone except Charley. She's not sure. How can she figure it out?

It's not easy figuring out what you want to be. Charley comes up with an answer that works. She's brave and her idea sets off a spark reaction in her class.