Naomi's Reading Palace: April 2023

Review ~ Until August by Emery Rose

Until August by Emery Rose My rating: 5 of 5 stars What planet have I been living on and why have I just discovered Every Rose! Until August took me on such an emotional ride, as I got to know both Nicola and August. They both had suffered in the past and had lost so much that they were finding it hard to live again. I was surprised by their initial...

Review ~ Meeting Mr. Anderson by Elle Nicoll

Meeting Mr. Anderson by Elle NicollMy rating: 3 of 5 stars 3.5 StarsThis was an enjoyable read for the authors debut novel. I was hooked by the description and excited to get into Holly and Jay’s story. I liked how they initially met and how the attraction grew between them, even though they were from different worlds. Holly found it hard to trust...

Review ~ Forever After All by Catharina Maura

Forever After All by Catharina Maura My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3.5 StarsCatharina Maura was a new to me author and I was excited to get into this read. It started well, but then there was a sad moment as Elena reached out to her family only to be rejected easily. Things went in a new direction and I had hope for Elena and also for Alec. However, there...

Review ~ Beautiful Graves by L.J. Shen

Beautiful Graves by L.J. Shen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Beautiful Graves was a really good read. It was good to get some backstory and see how Everlynne met both Joe and also Dom. I had a feeling that the twist was going to be good, and I managed to pick it before it happened. I didn’t want to dislike any characters but I started to after secrets were...

Review ~ Before Him by Donna Alam

Before Him by Donna Alam My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was really excited for Before Him, and the opening chapters really hooked me. I was intrigued by Roman and Kennedy, how they crossed paths again in the present, and how they initially met eight years prior. These characters are thirty now, and I felt at times they were making juvenile decisions. Kennedy...

Audiobook Review ~ The Seat Filler by Sariah Wilson

The Seat Filler by Sariah Wilson My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3.5 StarsI have really come to enjoy listening to Sariah Wilson's books and The Seat Filler was an amusing read. It had it's corny at moments, a sweet romance but overall it was a lovely story. At their initial meeting, Juliet knew exactly who he was and she was quick to put him back in his place....

Review ~ The Rules of Dating by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland

The Rules of Dating by Penelope Ward My rating: 4 of 5 stars This started off as a fun and entertaining read as Billie and Colby got to know one another. The initial meet was so funny as Billie seeked revenge, however she had been hurt a lot and was quite hesitant about jumping into a relationship. Colby also had his daughter to think about and she...

Review ~ The Bittersweet Symphony Duet by Kate Stewart

Drive by Kate Stewart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oh my! Why haven’t I given one of Kate Stewart's reads a go until now? I was hooked from the very beginning of Drive and was totally riveted from start to finish! I loved Stella's story; it was difficult, heartbreaking and sweet. Reid was the typical rock-n-roll guy, who would make any girl fall for him....

Review ~ A Throne of Feathers and Bone by Shannon Mayer and Kelly St. Clare

A Throne of Feathers and Bone by Shannon Mayer My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a fantastic sequel to the first book. It was good to see Kallik and Lan continue on their journey to get into Underhill. There were many hurdles along the way, loyalties were tested and relationships grew. I liked seeing Kallik and Lan being able to bond again and to see...

Review ~ A Court of Honey and Ash by Shannon Mayer and Kelly St. Clare

A Court of Honey and Ash by Shannon Mayer My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a good start to the Honey and Ice Trilogy. I enjoyed getting to know Kallik; what she endured, what she lost and where she fit in the world. She was determined to clear her name and uncovered secrets along the way. She made new friends and ran into old acquaintances as she searched...