Review: Legacy of Wings by Laura Greenwood

Legacy Of Wings (The Egyptian Empire) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Alternate History Urban Fantasy/ Mythology/ Paranormal Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A family legacy is a lot to live up to – especially for Nephthys’ newest apprentice. Shan knows her parents expect a lot from her, especially when it comes to which of the Egyptian gods she’ll serve after the Day of Choosing. Despite knowing what she wants, Shan finds herself questioning her place in the temple, and whether Nephthys has chosen to bless her with magic for the right reasons. […]

Posted July 4, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Mythology, Review, Romance / 3 Comments

Review: Unbury the Bones by Coyote J.M. Edwards

Unbury the Bones (Ember Bones #1) by Coyote J.M. Edwards My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: no romance Blurb: Luck is NOT on their side. When a series of bizarre coincidences leaves a man bleeding out in an alleyway, the Ember Guard call on their secret weapon: a takeout-fueled nonbinary vampire and their werewolf partner who’s more puppy than beast. Grim knows Embervein like they know their own skeleton — a little too well. They may have a knack for sorting out the arcane, but their freak ability to see every body’s bony […]

Posted July 2, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 4 Comments

Review: ADHD is Awesome by Penn and Kim Holderness

ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD written by Penn and Kim Holderness narrated mostly by Penn Holderness and Kim Holderness with small sections by Ann Marie Taepke, Lola Holderness, Tyrrell Harrell and Nathan Rosborough My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ Self Help/ Neurodivergence Blurb: The engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let’s be honest, if you have ADHD you’d never read anyway). You live in a world that wasn’t designed for you. A world where you’re expected to sit still, stay quiet, and focus. Because of the way your brain is wired, you can […]

Posted June 30, 2025 by Lola in Non-Fiction / 4 Comments

Sunday Post #654

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. What happened this week? Another busy week preparing to move. I am so tired, stressed and anxious at all times. Sometimes I wish it would all go faster and other times I feel like it’s going too fast as there’s still so much to do. And it’s like I can feel the […]

Posted June 29, 2025 by Lola in Sunday Post / 14 Comments

Review: The Coffee House Witch & The Grumpy Cat by Ariana Jade

The Coffee House Witch & The Grumpy Cat (The Cobblestone Coven #1) by Ariana Jade My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: f/f Blurb: Almost thirty, unemployed, and with a failed engagement. It seemed like all of witch Cassiopeia’s prayers to the goddess of fortune had gone totally unanswered. Down on her luck, Cassiopeia has no choice but to return to her grandmother’s coffee house where she grew up. The familiar neighbourhood brings back memories, both good and bad. While she tries to find her feet, she meets a grumpy cat with a secret […]

Posted June 27, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 5 Comments

Review: How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis

How to Steal a Galaxy (Chaotic Orbits #2) by Beth Revis My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Science Fiction Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Sparks fly when Ada and Rian just-so-happen to find themselves at the same charity gala—but there’s something rotten behind the sparkling gowns and dazzling wealth on display This heist turned rom-com from New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis is perfect for fans of sexy, romantic science fiction and readers of Martha Wells and Becky Chambers Ada had no intention whatsoever to continue working for the rebel group that hired her to retrieve […]

Posted June 25, 2025 by Lola in Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 10 Comments

Review: Home Office Romance by Kintetsu Yamada

Home Office Romance by Kintetsu Yamada My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Graphic Novel Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Nokoru has been working brutal overtime at a demanding job when the pandemic lockdown finally gives him the chance to telework from home. This new situation (and the time he saves on his commute) lets him rediscover old passions and new hobbies. The lush garden he creates on his apartment balcony provides a chance to get to know his cute neighbor, Natsu, a graduate student in archeology. How do two adults build a relationship amid “social distancing,” […]

Posted June 23, 2025 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 6 Comments