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Alisha Eadle
- Mar 25
- 8 min
For The One by Brenna Aubrey
For The One by Brenna Aubrey Published by Silver Griffon Associates Book 5 in the Gaming the System Series He’s got everything but game…. William Drake is an artistic genius with a photographic memory and the intensity to master practically any task. Oh, and he owns a chunk of a billion-dollar gaming company. A twenty-six year-old guy with his wealth, talent, and good looks shouldn’t have problems winning over women. Except he does. To be exact—and detail-obsessed William is
Alisha Eadle
- Mar 17
- 6 min
At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey
At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey Published by Silver Griffon Associates Book 1 in Gaming the System Series Achievement Unlocked: Geek Virgin When Mia Strong, proud geek-girl and popular gaming blogger, auctions off her virginity online, she knows she'll make waves. But what she will not be making is a love connection. Her rules are set in stone: One night. No further contact. It's a desperate step, but it's the only way she can go to medical school and pay her mother's mounting
Alisha Eadle
- Mar 15
- 12 min
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo Published by Orion Childrens Books Book 2 in the Six of Crows Duology Book 5 in the Grishaverse Series Welcome to the world of the Grisha. Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful fo
Alisha Eadle
- Mar 13
- 12 min
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Published by Henry Holt & Company Book 1 in the Six of Crows duology Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price— and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone. . . . A convict with a thirst for revenge A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager A run
Alisha Eadle
- Mar 9
- 7 min
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo Published by Henry Holy and Company Book 3 in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy Book 3 in the Grishaverse The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. Deep in an ancient network of tunnels and caverns, a weakened Alina must submit to the dubious protection of the Apparat and the zealots who
Alisha Eadle
- Mar 7
- 7 min
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo Published by Henry Holt and Company Book 2 in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy Book 2 in the Grishaverse Series Darkness never dies. Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can’t outrun her past or her destiny for long. The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new po
Alisha Eadle
- Mar 5
- 6 min
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Published by Henry Holt & Company Book 1 in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy Book 1 in the Grishaverse Series Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee. Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and h
Alisha Eadle
- Feb 25
- 8 min
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn Book Review
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn Published by Avon Book # 6 in the Bridgerton series Everything was so much simpler... when he was wicked. In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of all
Alisha Eadle
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Five Ways to Fall Out of Love by Emily Martin
Five Ways to Fall Out of Love by Emily Martin Published by Inkyard Press How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways… Aubrey Cash learned the hard way not to rely on love. After all, Webster Casey, the new boy next door she’d been falling for all summer, stood her up at homecoming in front of everyone with no explanation. Proving her theory that love never lasts seems easy when she’s faced with parents whose marriage is falling apart and a best friend who thinks every boy she d
Alisha Eadle
- Feb 21
- 12 min
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Book Review
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Published by Avon Book 4 in the Bridgerton Series Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London. Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for...well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret...and fears she doesn't know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is
Alisha Eadle
- Jan 28
- 4 min
Tempting the Best Man by Jennifer L Armentrout
Tempting the Best Man by Jennifer L Armentrout Published by Brazon Entangled Book 1 of The Gamble Brothers Series Madison Daniels has worshiped her brother's best friend since they were kids. Everyone thinks she and Chase Gamble would make the perfect couple, but there are two major flaws in their logic. 1) Chase has sworn off relationships of any kind and 2) after blurring the line between friends and lovers for one night four years ago, they can't stop bickering. Forced tog
Alisha Eadle
- Jan 22
- 13 min
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff book review
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Published by St. Martin's Press Book 1 in the Nevernight Chronicles In a land where three suns almost never set, a fledgling killer joins a school of assassins, seeking vengeance against the powers who destroyed her family. Daughter of an executed traitor, Mia Corvere is barely able to escape her father’s failed rebellion with her life. Alone and friendless, she hides in a city built from the bones of a dead god, hunted by the Senate and her father’
Alisha Eadle
- Jan 4
- 9 min
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare Book Review
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare Published by McElderry Books Book 2 in the Mortal Instruments series Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a f
Alisha Eadle
- Dec 15, 2020
- 6 min
Frigid by jennifer l armentrout book review
Frigid by Jennifer L Armentrout Published by Spencer Hill Contempory Book 1 of 2 Standalone Romances For twenty-one-year-old Sydney, being in love with Kyler isn't anything new. They'd been best friends ever since he pushed her down on the playground and she made him eat a mud pie. Somewhere over the years, she fell for him and fell hard. The big problem with that? Kyler puts the 'man' in man-whore. He's never stayed with a girl longer than a few nights, and with it being the
Alisha Eadle
- Dec 13, 2020
- 10 min
An Ex for Christmas by Lauren Layne Book Review
An Ex for Christmas by Lauren Layne Published by Loveswept When a psychic tells spunky, superstitious Kelly Byrne that she’s already met her true love, she becomes obsessed with the idea of tracking him down before Christmas. Kelly immediately writes up an “Ex List” and starts contacting old boyfriends to figure out which one is the one. When her college sweetheart rolls into town, Kelly convinces herself that they’re meant to be. The trouble is, sparks are flying with someon
Alisha Eadle
- Nov 18, 2020
- 13 min
Yours to Keep by Lauren Layne Book Review
Yours to Keep by Lauren Layne Published by Montlake Books Book 2 in the Man of the Year Series Pro baseball shortstop Carter Ramsey is about to be Citizen magazine’s Man of the Year, but the only title that matters to him is out of reach: World Series MVP. Benched by a recent injury, Carter retreats to his hometown to recover. His ten-year class reunion and a potential reconciliation with the sweetheart he left behind could be perfect distractions. Until another old acquainta
Alisha Eadle
- Nov 16, 2020
- 14 min
Dirty Rebound by Mira Lyn Kelly Book Review
Dirty Rebound by Mira Lyn Kelly Published by Mira Lyn Kelly Book 3 in the Slayers Hockey Series I care too much about Cammy Wesley to marry her… Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. But hear me out. Cammy’s my best friend. The one person I can’t live without. The girl with the sunshine smile, the loaded fridge, and the most awesome kid I’ve ever met. She’s also the hot AF single mom I’ve made it my mission to protect from guys like me. I won’t risk ruining our friendship by pus
Alisha Eadle
- Oct 30, 2020
- 10 min
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas Book Review
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas Published by Bloomsbury Book 2 in the Throne of Glass series "A line that should never be crossed is about to be breached. It puts this entire castle in jeopardy—and the life of your friend." From the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch. Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his Champion. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown. She hides her secret vigilantly; she knows that
Alisha Eadle
- Oct 26, 2020
- 21 min
The Brightest Night by Jennifer L Armentrout Book review
The Brightest Night by Jennifer L Armentrout Published by Tor Teen Book 3 in the Origin Series Series Less than a year ago, Evelyn Dasher was a normal girl, living an unremarkable life. Now, she's on the run, under the protection of the beautiful, deadly inhuman Luc. She's been betrayed by those who were closest to her. And she's learned truths about herself that she never saw coming--things she once knew, and was made to forget. Truths with devastating consequences. She's ca
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