Ah geez, I freaking love Stephen King. He can be a bit long-winded at times I will admit, but damn he gets every single point across. I think Pet SemaAh geez, I freaking love Stephen King. He can be a bit long-winded at times I will admit, but damn he gets every single point across. I think Pet Sematary is my second favorite King book. It was fantastic, ooky, spooky, chilling, gruesome, intense, (add more adjectives here). I just loved it.
I will say, Louis is a bit annoying. But also, I think I just don't really like men, especially 80's men. They're just so...rude and sexist. So it does have that air a bit when Louis is talking about his young daughter and wife. But other than that, the book was very descriptive, as is King's MO. You truly feel like you're walking through the deadwood with Louis and Jud.
I also love that King gives little easter eggs for his other books in his writing. He mentions Derry and Cujo in this one! ...more
I was blown away by how beautiful this book was. From the heartbreaking descriptions of Kya's isolated childhood Wowie wow wow! This book was amazing!
I was blown away by how beautiful this book was. From the heartbreaking descriptions of Kya's isolated childhood and journey into womanhood, to the infuriating prejudices of the townsfolk and sheriffs. It was poetry in the finest form (Not to mention the poetry that was embedded in the story that Kya used to put words to her feelings). The descriptions of the marsh were so vivid that I could almost smell the salty, musky air. I honestly learned a lot about biology from this book as well. Considering that Owens has a PhD in Zoology, of course she would take the time to make sure it was all scientifically sound.
Amazing, 10/10, love it and will suggest it to everyone! ...more
This book was so stinking cute! It was a nice slow burn on the romance too. Not too corny, not to horny, but juussstt right.
One of my favorite troupesThis book was so stinking cute! It was a nice slow burn on the romance too. Not too corny, not to horny, but juussstt right.
One of my favorite troupes in magic and witchcraft books is the outsider troupe. The fact that being a witch makes you different, and different is bad. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches brings this troupe to a whole new level. Mika Moon, a witch and an Indian woman has to live a life in isolation, as all witches in this world do. To be alone is to be safe according to the Rules, but Mika doesn't find happiness in her safety. Once she is invited to stay at Nowhere House and tutor three young witches, she never even felt like she had a home. In Nowhere House, we get to a very diverse cast of characters, each with their own stories that are strikingly similar. Each person in this house is a misfit of sorts, but they all love each other despite their differences. Each of their stories also follows the troupe of different is bad. We see it even in our world; those that dare to be different are ostracized. This book did a great job at mixing magic and realism. I loved it. ...more
Cassandra Peterson's life has been NUTS to say the least. This book was a great telling of her life growing up in the 60's and 70's and of Oh my god.
Cassandra Peterson's life has been NUTS to say the least. This book was a great telling of her life growing up in the 60's and 70's and of course, her life as Elvira. It was really giving "On the Road" vibes and I loved it. I'm heartbroken to see how many people mentioned in this book were rapists and pedophiles though (I looking at you Wilt Chamberlain). Horrible stuff happened to this woman, even from an early age.
Cassandra, I love you and your work so much. Keep on going!...more
This book was everything I wanted. I absolutely loved the A Half-Baked Murder, and this one was just as fun. Taking place during a summer surfing compThis book was everything I wanted. I absolutely loved the A Half-Baked Murder, and this one was just as fun. Taking place during a summer surfing competition, we get to see Chloe juggle the immense success of her cannabis cafe as well as being a witness to another murder! We also get to see some fun romantic developments for Chloe, Aunt Dawn, and Grandma Rose! My ladies are getting it! I also just absolutely love how much attention to detail Emily George has. She has truly done her research on the legal cannabis industry and she lays it all out in the books. From growing, harvesting, making the cannabutter (for which there is recipe for in the back!), and responsible consumption, George makes the industry transparent. I love the it.
Though the overall pacing and structure of this book was pretty much the same as the first one, it still felt fresh. It ended on a pretty suspicious cliffhanger too! I can't wait for the third installment!...more
This book has definitely made it into my top 3 books of 2023! I loved it and I honestly felt so represented by Sloane. As a fellow 27 year old, quiet,This book has definitely made it into my top 3 books of 2023! I loved it and I honestly felt so represented by Sloane. As a fellow 27 year old, quiet, curly haired, (almost) librarian, I love this book!
Let's get into it: I really enjoyed the writing style of this book, as it was told from the perspectives of the five main characters. It starts with Sloane, the young and naïve librarian that is engaged to a kind but overbearing man that no one seems to like. Then it moves to Maisey, the middle aged neighbor who is desperate for a relationship with her moody teenage daughter. Then we see Mateo, Sloane's coworker and a man that is desperately trying to hide from his starling mother's shine. Greg comes in next, the grandson of Arthur and a hulk of a man who is trying to come off softer than he looks. Finally, we see Arthur, an old curmudgeon that gives Scrooge a run for his money. This book is filled with so much longing and heart. Each character is presented as a very lonely person and as the story continues, their book club and friendships grow. We get to see longing and loneliness from a variety of perspectives, and in the end, they all learn what they were missing. This book drips of melancholy and though it is not a sad book necessarily, I cried a lot while reading it. It helped to heal my own heart a little bit. ...more
I'll preface this review by saying that Jane Goodall is one of my personal heroes. I studied her primatology work closely in college and I personally I'll preface this review by saying that Jane Goodall is one of my personal heroes. I studied her primatology work closely in college and I personally follow her conservationism now. I may be a bit biased, but this book was a massive eye opener for me. Even though this book was written in 2005, it all still holds true. It's also funny to see how some of her predictions came true, like the consumer move to organics. This book really opened my eyes to the detriment that American consumerism has on our world and has pushed me to make some changes. I've always be keen to conservation, but have never really tried too hard at it, simply because I found it too hard to maintain. After reading this book, I have vowed to stop making excuses. The move to eating organic produce, as well as meat, is better for our Earth and for our bodies. I long for a time when conservation is no longer a political issue, rather the way of life we all choose to live. Jane Goodall continues to be at the forefront of conservation and I trust her to lead us into a healthier, cleaner, and greener future. ...more
SPICY SPICY SPICY I loved this book! I love all things witchy and this book delivered it in BULK. Demon princes, powerful witches, enemies to lovers, bSPICY SPICY SPICY I loved this book! I love all things witchy and this book delivered it in BULK. Demon princes, powerful witches, enemies to lovers, badass displays of magic, and feminism: This book had it all! I bought the sequel the second I finished this book, I can't wait to read more!...more
This book was so fun to read! Whodunits continue to be one of my all time favorite genres! As a lost, late 20-something, I REALLY identified with ChloThis book was so fun to read! Whodunits continue to be one of my all time favorite genres! As a lost, late 20-something, I REALLY identified with Chloe's character. I think my favorite thing about this book though, is the constant destigmatizing for cannabis use. My mom has cancer and I would love for her to open up a little and try some, but the view she has of cannabis is unfortunately very antiquated. I love that Chloe is really bringing awareness to all the benefits of cannabis usage and moves the conversation away from the classic "Pineapple Express" stoner stereotype. I can't wait for the next installment in this series!...more
Goddamn this Twisted Tale was a good one! It takes place post Little Mermaid, but instead of the happily ever after, Ursula won and married Prince EriGoddamn this Twisted Tale was a good one! It takes place post Little Mermaid, but instead of the happily ever after, Ursula won and married Prince Eric, and Ariel went back to Atlantica, where he sisters made her take the crown and rule in her father's stead. So King Triton is still a sea polyp in captivity, Prince Eric is still under Ursula's spell and deemed "The Mad Prince", and Ariel still has no voice. This book is about 5-6 years in the future and Ariel gets word that her father, whom she thought was dead, is still alive, so she returns to the surface to try to find him. Things lead to other things and the book progresses, as it does.
My favorite thing about this book is Ariel's introspection. After several years of not being able to speak, she learns to slow down and observe more. She also grows up, she's the Queen of the Sea. The ending of this book is not the happily ever after that one would expect because Ariel is able to actually thing about the realities of her and Eric's lives and futures. Great read, definitely one of my favorite Twisted Tales so far!...more
I think that this is my favorite Twisted Tale thus far. This one felt different than some of the others that I've read, because, instead of it being aI think that this is my favorite Twisted Tale thus far. This one felt different than some of the others that I've read, because, instead of it being a different version of the story we already know, it was more of a prequel to Pinocchio. I really liked that we got an entire story about the Blue Fairy. We didn't even really see the Pinocchio parts until like, the last 100 pages. It was very well written, and very heartfelt. 10/10 would read again. 10/10 now has a weird obsession with Pinocchio. ...more
I knew that I was going to love this book, but I had no idea that I would love it this much! I watched the Netflix movie adaptation when it came out aI knew that I was going to love this book, but I had no idea that I would love it this much! I watched the Netflix movie adaptation when it came out a few years ago and that quickly became one of my favorite movies ever. It became apparent though, that the movie is very different from the book, as are most film adaptations. I still love the movie, but this book is so much better!
In Dumplin', we see Willowdean Dickson, a fat girl with major confidence, struggle with her self-love as she grieves her dead aunt Lucy, falls in love, fights with her bestfriend, and joins a beauty pageant ran by her mother. She hates everything about beauty pageant but after she enrolls, several other misfits follow her lead. Now, she has to go through with all this for the sake of her newfound friends.
This is a very heartwarming story by Julie Murphy, and not the first of her books that I've read. I love the way Murphy writes about the fat experience. She's so brutally honest about all of it, including the judgements that we have about other people too. She doesn't hold back and continues to bring us beautifully written books that star characters that we so rarely get to see in a kind and honest light. ...more
I haven't read this book since I was child and it has held up for sure! Such a cute and endearing read. I teared up a few times, not because it's sad,I haven't read this book since I was child and it has held up for sure! Such a cute and endearing read. I teared up a few times, not because it's sad, but because the way L.M Montgomery describes everything is so beautiful. You really feel like you're at Green Gables. The whimsicality of Anne brings out something deep within that I haven't felt in years. I would love to be more like her! To be able to appreciate your surrounding so deeply, to love so deeply, would be a blessing in life.