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Book Review: What the Hex by ..

Posted April 5, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 14 Comments
Book Review:  What the Hex by Jessica Clare

What the Hex by Jessica Clare is the second book in her popular Hex series.  This paranormal romantic comedy can be read as a stand-alone.   Story Recap: Penny Roundtree dreams of becoming a witch’s familiar.  The problem is that there are not any positions available for a familiar apprentice.  Penny has been a member of […]



Book Review: A Witch’s ..

Posted March 8, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 48 Comments
Book Review:  A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley is a delightful, paranormal romance that is light and fun.   Story Recap: Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch in centuries.  But, Mariel prefers to bake and garden and doesn’t show any interest in her limited powers.  She practices witchcraft so […]



Book Review: Nocturne by Alys..

Posted February 23, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 30 Comments
Book Review:  Nocturne by Alyssa Wees

Nocturne by Alyssa Wees is a fantasy, about a young girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina set in Chicago from the end of World War I, through the great depression.   Story Recap: Grace Dragotta had a rough life growing up in Chicago.  Orphaned at a young age, and then her brother is brutally murdered […]



Book Review: Not Your Ex̵..

Posted February 13, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 24 Comments
Book Review:  Not Your Ex’s Hexes by April Asher

Not Your Ex’s Hexes by April Asher is the second book in her popular Supernatural Singles series.  But, can be read as a stand-alone.  I enjoyed the first book in the series and like this one even more.   Story Recap: For her entire life, Rose Maxwell was groomed to be the Prima on the Supernatural […]



Book Review: The Minuscule Ma..

Posted January 26, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 56 Comments
Book Review:  The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges

The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges is a sweet, slow-burn romance with just a bit of magical realism.   Story Recap: Myra Malone lives in a cabin with her mother in the Arizona Mountains and she blogs about her extraordinary minuscule mansion, or dollhouse.  But, don’t let Myra hear you call it a […]



Book Review: Back in a Spell ..

Posted January 4, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 28 Comments
Book Review:  Back in a Spell by Lana Harper

Back in a Spell by Lana Harper is the third book in her popular Witches of Thistle Grove series, but can be read as a stand-alone book.  I haven’t read the previous books in the series, but now I must!  I just loved this magical romance and the witchy world they live in.  Story Recap:  […]



Book Review: Heart of the Sun..

Posted November 14, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 55 Comments
Book Review:  Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan is the second book in her amazing new duology, The Celestial Kingdom Duology, and should be read in order.  This Chinese mythology-inspired fantasy had me enthralled from the very first page.  Story Recap:  The story starts as Xingyin is living again with her mother on the […]



Book Review: When Franny Stan..

Posted November 4, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 41 Comments
Book Review:  When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins

When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins is a debut historical novel that made me laugh, but, it’s so much more than just a comedy.  It’s emotional, inspirational, and very unique.  It has humor, and a bit of magical realism along with emotion, trauma, and found family.   Story Recap:  Franny Steinberg lives with her parents […]



Audiobook Reviews: The Practic..

Posted October 31, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 25 Comments
Audiobook Reviews: The Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman

For Halloween, I’m sharing my audiobook reviews for the four books of the Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman I loved this prequel to Practical Magic.  It follows the life of Maria Owens and how she ended up in Massachusetts after being abandoned in a field in England as a baby, during the 1600s.  This […]



Audiobook Review: In a Holida..

Posted October 30, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 29 Comments
Audiobook Review:  In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren is a delightful holiday romance with a touch of magical realism that gave me a big hug of holiday warmth.   Story Recap: Maelyn Jones (Mae) is relieved to be back at the family cabin in Park City, Utah for a break.  Her work isn’t going well, she’s still living […]