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Book Reviews

An archive of all books I’ve reviewed across a variety of genres, including fantasy, romance, nonfiction, and more.

For an alphabetical list, check out my Title Index or Author Index!

Pick from a category below or scroll down for a complete archive of all books I’ve reviewed across these genres.

For alphabetical lists of all books and authors reviewed, check out my Title Index and Author Index!

Fantasy

Fantasy

Fiction

Fiction

Nonfiction

Nonfiction

Romance / Chick Lit

Romance / Chick Lit

Science Fiction

Science Fiction



All Book Reviews

Book Review: The Friar's Lantern [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: The Friar’s Lantern – Greg Hickey

Although a few things could have been tied up better, this was overall an addictive and fast-paced choose-your-own-adventure in a fully immersive setting.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged With: 3 Stars

Book Review: Rework [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Rework – Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson

If you’re currently drowning in business “need-to-do’s” or interested in how to get more done quickly and efficiently, Rework is a fantastic audiobook.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Nonfiction Tagged With: 5 Stars, business management, productivity, self-help, time management

Book Review: Summer Skin [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Summer Skin – Kirsty Eagar

Authentic characters, relationships, and a spot-on depiction of college life, but I couldn’t root for the relationship that drives the plot of this book.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged With: 3 Stars, contemporary, romance

Book Review: Sky in the Deep [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Sky in the Deep – Adrienne Young

Every action scene was vicious, violent, and everything you could want in a Viking story. And I do love a good romance! But there was just so. much. crying.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fantasy Tagged With: 3 Stars, Fierce Female Leads™, romance

Book Review: The Power to Get Things Done [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: The Power to Get Things Done – Steve Levinson, Chris Cooper

A fascinating lesson on why we don’t achieve well-intended goals and how to go about fixing that, this is useful on both a personal and professional level.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Nonfiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, business management, productivity, self-help, time management

Book Review: Talking As Fast As I Can [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Talking As Fast As I Can – Lauren Graham

All sarcasm, wittiness, and word play, this book covers everything from Gilmore Girls (obviously) to thoughtful and practical tips on how to navigate life.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Nonfiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, memoir, self-help

Book Review: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda – Becky Albertalli

Utterly delightful. Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda is a strong character-driven novel of one boy’s struggles as he deals with all life can throw at him.

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged With: 4 Stars, romance, YA

Book Review: Can You Keep A Secret? [The Trusty Bookmark]

Book Review: Can You Keep A Secret? – Sophie Kinsella

Perfect dialogue and delivery, a roller coaster of emotion, and fantastic characters with distinct personalities and behaviors. What more can you ask for?

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Romance / Chick Lit Tagged With: 5 Stars, romance

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