Shelly’s Book Corner

August 7, 2019

Book Review: Spin by Lamar Giles

Review I’ve read other works by this author before in anthologies so I was excited to read a full length novel. It did take me some time to get into the story but once I did, I was hooked. I enjoyed how in depth this book was when it came to music, shady people and the intense fandom as well. […]

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August 3, 2019

Book Review: These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling

Review Hannah is a teen witch living in Salem. There have been some scary things happening and she is doing her best to find out who is behind the dark magic. Hannah is a typical teen which includes some ex girlfriend drama. I loved that the book represents the LGBTQ+ community but I wish we had more characters of color. […]

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July 29, 2019

ARC Review: Kiss Me in Sweetwater Springs by Annie Rains

Review I’m a big fan of this series and didn’t hesitate to jump at the chance to read this book early. Paris and Lacy are complete opposites but you know how the old saying goes. Lacy is the quiet, shy town librarian. Paris is the ‘bad boy’ but has a heart of gold. Things haven’t always been easy for these […]

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July 27, 2019

Book Review: How to Love a Jamaican by Alexia Arthurs

Review This was my first time reading this author and I enjoyed this collection of short stories. Some stories I enjoyed more than others and I gave a star rating for each short story below. Light-Skinned Girls and Kelly Rowland’s 4 stars Mash Up Love 3 stars Slack 4 stars Sad but good story. Bad Behavior 3 stars Island 3.5 […]

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July 23, 2019

Book Review: The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan

Review *This book has subject matter that may be sensitive to some readers.* Rukhsana is queer and has a secret girlfriend, but she can’t come out to her very strict Muslim parents. The plan is to wait until she is eighteen and away at college. Sadly things don’t go as planned and it’s all downhill from here. I had no […]

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July 20, 2019

Book Review: The Last Resort by Marissa Stapley

Review Whew! This book definitely took me by surprise! Several couples are away at a marriage retreat at an isolated resort. Things start out seemingly on the right track but then it’s all downhill from there. Some parts of the book were a little predictable but for the most part I was kept on the edge of my seat. This […]

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July 15, 2019

Book Review: The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

Review This is my first time reading this Abbi Waxman and I really enjoyed this book. From the moment I started reading I was hooked! Nina is my spirit animal and I loved her character so much! ⁣ ⁣ “Nina worried she liked being alone too much; it was the only time she ever fully relaxed . People were … […]

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July 10, 2019

New Release+Review: Jason by AJ Renee

Review Jason and Ava meet one night in the bar and hit it off. A few weeks later they meet again and pick where they left off. This was a cute story and I loved that Ava was a fellow bookworm. Jason was so good to his mother and I loved the moments between the two of them. Jason and […]

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July 6, 2019

Audio Review: Black Sheep by Meghan March

Review My jaw is still dropping as I type this review. That end was something else and I can’t wait to see how everything turns out. Meghan March sure knows how to keep you on your toes when she creates a story. The last few chapters had me so anxious and nervous. Good thing the wait for the next book […]

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July 3, 2019

Review: Room 553 by Britney King

Review I have read several books by Britney King in the past that I have enjoyed but this book didn’t work out in my favor. I found the characters to be one dimensional. They seemed to have the same monotone personality. The twists in this story I found hard to believe and don’t understand how certain things weren’t questioned at […]

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