Review: Playing the Spy

Playing the Spy by Maggie Brown
My rating: 2 of 5 stars 

Finished on February 13, 2021

Favorite Scene/Quote: "I'm like a thirsty traveller in the desert who has found water."

I really wanted to like this book. I did. But I only ended up liking maybe 50% of the book, and that might be a stretch.

The idea was interesting, but it didn’t really feel like it was followed through during parts of the story. There just seemed to be entire sections where Sophie seemed to forget that she was a reporter there to get information on Eleanor. 

Review: Under a Falling Star

Under a Falling Star by Jae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

Finished on February 12, 2021

Favorite Scene/Quote: "We met under a falling star, and the rest, as they say, is history."




This probably ranks as one of my favorite books by Jae. 

I don’t know if there is a character that I immediately loved as much as I did Dee. A sweetheart with a bad rep and a worse reason for her reputation. I loved her even when she wasn’t exactly being pleasant.

Review: After the Summer Rain

After the Summer Rain by Gerri Hill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

Finished on February 12, 2021
Favorite Scene/Quote: The thunderstorms and rescuing Rachel




I adore pretty much every moment of this book. Both times I’ve read it, I’ve done it in just a couple days because I couldn’t bare to put it down. The characters are relatable and fit well together and I especially love reading about the two of them getting closer. The side characters are an interesting bunch and help make the place where Mel lives feel more interesting. 

Review: Royal Rebel

Royal Rebel by Jenny Frame
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 

Finished on February 10, 2021

Favorite Scene/Quote: "Not all addictions are bad. They're only bad if they bring you pain. If you allow yourself to feel what's in your heart, you would only feel happiness...Happiness and pleasure."

3.5/5 rounded up

Normally I adore Jenny Frame’s books and the character’s she writes. The summary of this book was initially what drew me in, and I wanted so much to love it like I’ve loved her other books. However, I just couldn’t.

Review: Roadqueen: Eternal Roadtrip to Love

Roadqueen: Eternal Roadtrip to Love by Mira Ong Chua
My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

Finished on February 8, 2021
Favorite Scene/Quote: The clothing montage (short but I love it)


This book was fun and I had a lot of fun reading it. It's not enough I find something that has me smiling and amused through the majority of the book but this one did and I'm glad. I had a bit of a hard time understanding Leo, but she grew on me. I loved watching the dates the two went on and the mistakes that were made. 

Review: Out on the Ice

Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 

Finished on February 6, 2021

Favorite Scene/Quote: "Being the redheaded stepchild on the queer spectrum isn't a real picnic."

I quite enjoyed this book. It’s not my absolute favorite but it’s well-written book with likeable characters. For a debut novel this is great, and I hope to read more by Farmer as she releases more of her work.

Review: A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend

A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend by Emily Horner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 

Finished on February 6, 2021

Favorite Scene/Quote: "Poems are not for explaining...They are for pretty girls to read aloud."

I don’t always like to read books aimed at teenagers and preteens; I just prefer books for adults. However, as part of a reading challenge I am participating in I was asked to re-read a favorite. I decided on this book. It’s not an all-time favorite but it was one of my first books about a lesbian relationship and it’s held a special place in my heart because of it. 

This book is good.

Review: Who'd Have Thought

Who'd Have Thought by G. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finished on February 5, 2021

Favorite Scene/Quote: "Hayden, some people help with time. Some with time invested to make money. One isn't worth more when you consider what each provides."

It took me a little bit to really get into the story and the characters but once I did, I was hooked. 

Review: Gold

Gold by E.J. Noyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

Finished on February 2, 2021

Favorite Scene/Quote: "You don't treat yourself well enough to make me believe you'd be different with us."

This book was really good. I’ve enjoyed both E.J. Noyes books I’ve read even though I don’t particularly like reading books told from one person’s point of view. This book was great though.

Review: Reinventing Lindsey

Reinventing Lindsey by Maggie Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finished on February 1, 2021

Favorite Scene/Quote: "While passion fueled love, romance sustained it. And like fine wine, true love became better as it aged."


4.25/5 rounded down

I love the idea of this book and, in my personal opinion, the author delivered well for the synopsis.