Category: Review

Review: The Disruptors by Sally Percy

The Disruptors by Sally Percy My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ Business Blurb: Fearless, innovative, driven and daring. These are the qualities of a disruptor: a business that is willing to take risks to achieve incredible success. In The Disruptors, leading business journalist Sally Percy investigates the stories behind some of the world’s most innovative businesses, who took unconventional and trailblazing approaches to overcome the competition and achieve success. Spotify, Nintendo, TikTok and A24. These are all businesses that have taken disruptive pathways to success and have redefined their industries. The Disruptors dives into the strategies behind these stories, offering […]

Posted January 22, 2025 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Ink and Shadows by Ellery Adams

Ink and Shadows (Secret, Book, & Scone Society #4) by Ellery Adams narrated by Cris Dukehart My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Controversy erupts in Miracle Springs, North Carolina, when the owner of the local bookstore tries to play peacekeeper—but winds up playing detective instead . . . Known for her window displays, Nora Pennington decides to showcase fictional heroines like Roald Dahl’s Matilda and Madeline Miller’s Circe for Halloween. But a family-values group disapproves of the magical themes and wastes no time launching a modern-day witch hunt. Suddenly, former friends […]

Posted January 20, 2025 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 6 Comments

Review: Ghosts of the Catacombs by Janna Ruth

Ghosts of the Catacombs (Parisian Ghosts #1) by Janna Ruth My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: I’m a ghost whisperer, not a catacomb crawler. But when you live in Paris, sometimes you end up being both. Hi, I’m Alix. During the day, I’m a history student at the time-honoured Sorbonne University. After class, I hang out with the ghosts of the revolution, the many undead misunderstood Parisian artists, and adventurous scientists that glow in the dark. None of them are alive, but they come to me to solve their problems […]

Posted January 17, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 4 Comments

Review: Ancient Nightcap And That’s A Wrap by Laura Greenwood

Ancient Nightcap And That’s A Wrap (Cauldron Coffee Shop #12) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Urban Fantasy Age Category: Type of romance: Blurb: For Willow and Azíl, the greatest adventure is still ahead…a chance at a normal life. With the Sect finally behind them and everything slotting into place, things seem like they’re finally on the up for Willow and Azíl. After coming back from their trip to South America, they find some new surprises in store for them, and they can finally start doing what they’ve been working for – build their happy ever after. […]

Posted January 15, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: A Drop of Fortune by Danielle Garrett

A Drop of Fortune (Four Corners Coven #1) by Danielle Garrett narrated by Amanda Ronconi My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cosy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A cozy fantasy brimming with magic, found family, and sweet romance, set in a seaside town with secrets to tell. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, and The Spellshop. After years of conscripted service to a corrupt king, Evelyn Rosewood seizes a chance to earn her freedom. With little more than an enchanted satchel and her feathered familiar, she sets out on a quest […]

Posted January 13, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 8 Comments

Review: Rite of Blood and Masks by Laura Greenwood

Rite Of Blood And Masks (House of Blood and Roses #3) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: The masks are about to come off for Beatrice and Linc…but can they handle their new reality? Beatrice might know that she needs to keep her distance from Linc now that she’s betrothed to a prince, but it’s harder than she thought it would be, especially when she keeps turning to him for support. But discovering the true identity of the prince is about to change all of that, and it […]

Posted January 10, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Pets in Space 9

Pets in Space 9 by Carol Van Natta, R.J. Blain, Honey Phillis, Kenzie Kelly, S.J. Pajonas, Demelza Carlton, Greta van der Rol, E.G. Manetti and Evelyn Lederman My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Science Fiction Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Blast off with Pets in Space 9, a thrilling anthology that blends heart-pounding sci-fi with swoon-worthy romance! Dive into 10 never-before-published tales from award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling authors R.J. Blain, Honey Phillips, Carol Van Natta, Kenzie Kelly, S.J. Pajonas, Demelza Carlton, Leslie Chase, Greta van der Rol, E.G. Manetti, and Evelyn Lederman. Each novella features extraordinary […]

Posted January 8, 2025 by Lola in Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 6 Comments