Shelly’s Book Corner

February 10, 2019

Book Review: Odd One Out by Nic Stone

Review: Courtney and Jupiter have been best friends since they were kids. Courtney is in love with Jupiter but Jupiter is a lesbian. Then we enter the new girl Rae who is attracted to them both. Whew, chile. This book is geared for a younger audience but these kids were going through it like adults at times. They had so […]

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February 7, 2019

Book Review: The Girls At 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib

Review: The book is about Anna who is anorexic and is in treatment facility. Anna is a professional dancer in Paris. Maintaining a certain weight is crucial. Anna leaves Paris and comes to the States with her husband, Matthias and that’s when things take a turn for the worse. I really felt bad for Anna in this story. She left […]

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February 6, 2019

Book Review: Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America by Ibi Zoboi

Review: I was at my local library and this book was on display at the Black History Month section. The book features 16 contributing authors and I have read three of the authors separately so I decided to check the book out. I’m over 100 pages in and these are some really good short stories. Even though this book is […]

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February 5, 2019

Book Review: All My Truths & One Lie by Fabiola Francisco

Review: The main character Navia was in the process of starting over, trying to find herself and letting go of the past as well. There are parts of the book that were very emotional but at times it felt like I was reading a self help book. There was a love interest, Matthias but I honestly didn’t feel their connection. […]

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February 3, 2019

Book Review: Locked In Temptation (The Protectors Book 3) by Brenda Jackson

Review: Stonewall and Joy have been casually seeing each other for the last 6 months. Stonewall is a ex-con who has turned his life around. Joy is a Detective. Honestly, their ‘relationship’ annoyed me to no end. For the WHOLE book they kept going back and forth as to whether they are together or not. I was 90% into the […]

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February 1, 2019

Anticipated Reads: February

Hey Book Peeps! I’ve decided to start doing an anticipated reads post. Here are some books that I can’t wait to get my grabby book hands on!! Release date 2/5/19 After reading and loving “The Hate U Give” I can’t wait to see what this author will bring us next! I’ve been a big fan of this author and anything […]

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January 31, 2019

ARC Review: The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald

Review: Not going to lie the first few chapters of the book sucked me in! As I kept reading the plot started to become predictable. Olivia wasn’t the quiet good girl everyone knew. Abi was also hiding secrets of her own. At times it felt like I was reading a “Lifetime” movie. [spoiler]For example: Poor girl has a secret affair […]

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January 26, 2019

ARC Review: Three Little Words by Jenny Holiday

Review: Gia and Bennett are trying to make it to Noah and Wendy’s wedding. They are snowed in at the airport and their first interaction is rocky. They decide to make the best of the situation. As the story progresses they get to know each other and realize they judge each other without really knowing all the facts. Some unexpected […]

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January 22, 2019

Book Review+ Interview: Pan by Gina L. Maxwell

Review: I could not wait to get my hands on this book! I was always a fan of “Peter Pan” when I was growing up and was excited that Gina L. Maxwell was doing a modern day retelling. The story was told in dual points of view. Past and present tense. I loved the way the story was written because […]

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January 22, 2019

Blog Tour+ Audio Review: Deal With The Devil (Forge Trilogy, Book #1) by Meghan March

Review: Whenever I see that Meghan March is coming out with a new series I get so insanely happy and giddy! March writes so bad ass alpha males that I can’t help but love! I also love that the women are strong and nonsense as well! In this story we have Forge and Indie who meet a card game. Indie […]

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