Shelly’s Book Corner

October 5, 2021

Book Review: The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

My 💭:I wanted to read this book because there used to be a tuberculosis sanatorium here in the 1900’s. When I was in high school we took a trip to it as well. From the moment I started this story to the very end I was hooked. It’s been a long time since I actually stayed up late to read […]

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October 4, 2021

Book Review: For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing

Thank you NetGalley for my review copy. My 💭: Teddy was an absolute mess. He really didn’t see anything wrong with his actions and the way he justify them had me snickering and rolling my eyes. I haven’t read a twisted character like Teddy in a long time and it was fun! I have a new love for dark academia […]

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October 3, 2021

Book Review: How To Find A Princess by Alyssa Cole

My 💭:I had such high hopes for this book after loving “How To Catch A Queen” and sadly this book just didn’t work out in my favor. I had a hard time connecting to the story as it went on and felt like it was just dragging and dragging. I would have also liked to see how the couple adapted […]

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September 3, 2021

Book Review: The Aristocrat by Penelope Ward

This post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: “Make no mistake…” His eyes bore into mine. “My entire world is you, Felicity. Without you, I have nothing.” *Swoons* Felicity and Leo had a very interesting first encounter and after that I knew this book was going to be good read! I saw a lot of myself in Felicity when it comes […]

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August 22, 2021

Book Review: The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon

Thank you Forever Romance for my review copy. My thoughts: After reading The Boyfriend Project last year I couldn’t wait to catch up with the ladies in this book.I definitely related to Taylor in this story because I was diagnosed with a learning disorder when I was in the 7th grade. I was struggling really hard when it came to math […]

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August 21, 2021

Book Review: Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia

This post contains affiliate links which is at no extra cost to you. My thoughts: I normally don’t read historical fictions books, but once I saw this cover and read the blurb I knew I had to give it a chance. I really enjoyed this story and the timeline as well. Louise was a refreshing character and I was all […]

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August 1, 2021

Book Review: The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass

Thank you Penguin Teen for my review copy. My thoughts: Black queer boy who can see ghosts? Say no more! This book talks about the struggles of being a Black gay boy and how that is frowned upon in the community due to toxic masculinity. You can’t call yourself a man if you’re gay. Jake suffered racism and micro-aggressions from the white people at his school especially since […]

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July 22, 2021

Book Review: The Therapist by B.A. Paris

This post contains affiliate links. My thoughts: The book had a slow start for me, but eventually it started to pick up and I became invested. I thought I had the book figured out in one area, but I was wrong so that was a nice surprise. I didn’t guess the killer correctly either which is another good thing. Nothing […]

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July 21, 2021

Book Review: This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

Thank you Bloomsbury YA for my advance review copy. My thoughts: After reading and loving Cinderella Is Dead last year I couldn’t wait to read this book. I loved the premise of the story, but at times I felt pacing was slow. I also didn’t understand how Briseis and her two mothers could be so trusting while in a new […]

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July 20, 2021

Book Review: You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar

Thank you Grand Central Publishing for my free book. My thoughts: As a Black woman this book hit home for me on several occasions. I laughed at some stories because I knew what was coming l, as I had been in those type of situations myself over the years. I also cringed because some of the stories took place in […]

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