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Every World's Stage
This was a fun book to read. I always enjoy seeing how people reimagine Shakespeare, especially when it's being done in a more inclusive way. As with every anthology, there were some hits and some misses, and some of them did feel quite young (not a critique, just an observation), but overall it was a good reading experience.
Kendall Carroll
Jan 43 min read


The Lucky One
Overall, though, I did like the book. The writing in particular really stood out to me. I liked how atmospheric it was; the style did a good job to encompass the tone and messages that the author was trying to portray. It wasn't a perfect book, and I thought it took a moment to find its groove, but I enjoyed reading it.
Kendall Carroll
Oct 12, 20255 min read


World's Most Eventful Grocery Store
The description of this book makes it seem like it's going to be a mystery, and it's not. It's a good story, but if you're looking for a mystery and want to watch them investigate to solve whose skeleton was found, you're going to be disappointed. Honestly, I spent the first bit a little disoriented about this. Once I found my actual footing, though, I did enjoy the story for what it was. I just think it could've used some refining around the start.
Kendall Carroll
Sep 25, 20253 min read


A New Kind of Hobby
I did enjoy this book. The writing style reminded me of Benjamin Stevenson, of whom I am a huge fan, and the characters were so fun. While I didn't love everything, and the story got a little confusing, I had a lot of fun reading this book.
Kendall Carroll
Jul 18, 20252 min read


We're All Murder Experts Here
I wasn't the biggest fan of the writing of this book, though I did like it overall. The author is clearly competent and knowledgeable about how to write a mystery, and I did enjoy the concept.
Kendall Carroll
Jul 14, 20252 min read


The Book About Loving Books
Overall, this book was fine. I'm glad I read it, because it was a sweet story that was clearly written by a lover of a books, which I appreciate. But it's certainly not my favorite book ever.
Kendall Carroll
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Romance in the Time of Wordle
I thought the premise was so funny that I just had to read it. But honestly, as far as fun romance book go, I enjoyed this one.
Kendall Carroll
Mar 11, 20253 min read


You Look Like (a) Taylor Swift (inspired romance book)
I had this book saved for a long time, and I couldn't remember why until it started making very blatant Taylor Swift references.
Kendall Carroll
Feb 10, 20254 min read


Love and Loss in Nazi-Occupied and Modern-Day Paris
What the Light Touches by Xavier Bosch (Translated By: Samantha Mateo) Goodreads Giveaway Win Pages: 435 Genre: historical fiction...
Kendall Carroll
Feb 6, 20253 min read


Something is Bizarre in the State of Denmark
Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde Pages: 385 Genre: fantasy, humor Rating: 3.5 Stars Detective Thursday Next (yes, that's the...
Kendall Carroll
Jan 24, 20252 min read


"The Gameshouse" Review
The Gameshouse by Claire North Pages: 406 Genre: fantasy Rating: 3.5 Stars Kindle Highlights The Gameshouse is a place where lives are...
Kendall Carroll
Dec 18, 20242 min read


"Grave Talk" Review
Grave Talk by Nick Spalding Amazon First Reads October 2024 Pages: 304 Genre: literary fiction Rating: 3.5 Star Kindle Highlights Alice...
Kendall Carroll
Oct 18, 20244 min read


"Red Corner"
Red Corner by Dawn Web Goodreads Giveaway Win Pages: 234 Genre: poetry Rating: 3.5 Star Red Corner is a poetry book about the author's...
Kendall Carroll
Oct 14, 20242 min read


"Laertes"
Laertes Belleforest feels divided between his two very different lives.
Kendall Carroll
May 6, 20242 min read


"Friends in Napa"
Friends in Napa by Sheila Yasmin Marikar Amazon First Reads Pages: 225 Genre: thriller (technically) Rating: 3.5 Stars Kindle Highlights...
Kendall Carroll
Mar 23, 20243 min read


"Bird Box"
Bird Box by Josh Malerman Pages: 260 Genre: thriller Rating: 3.5 Stars I liked this movie when it first came out, but I didn't read the...
Kendall Carroll
Jan 31, 20242 min read


"Before the Coffee Gets Cold"
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Translated by Geoffrey Trousselot Book Club Pick Pages: 272 Genre: literary fiction,...
Kendall Carroll
Jan 13, 20242 min read


"The Real Deal"
The Real Deal by Caitlin Devlin Amazon First Reads Pages: 351 Genre: literary fiction Rating: 3.5 Stars Belle Simon was cast on the...
Kendall Carroll
Jan 3, 20242 min read


"Sleeping with Friends"
Sleeping with Friends by Emily Schultz Amazon First Reads Pages: 206 Genre: psychological thriller (mystery) Rating: 3.5 Stars Mia...
Kendall Carroll
Dec 5, 20233 min read


"The Women Could Fly"
The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings Pages: 227 Genre: dystopian Rating: 3.5 Stars In a world where witches are real, unusual or...
Kendall Carroll
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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