Entries by Jenni Elyse

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

This Kingdom Will Not Kill MeTitle: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Maggie the Undying #1
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 470
Length: 21h 34m
Narrator: Kristen Sieh
Reason Read: Just Because
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My Thoughts Oh, wow! THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME gripped me from page 1. It was non-stop adventure and suspense. I adored this book so much! I need book 2 now!!! I’m so emotionally invested in this story and in these characters. I have so much anxiety wondering how this is going to play […]

The Unselected Journals Of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1

The Unselected Journals Of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1Title: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1
Author: Beth Brower
Series: Emma M. Lion #1
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 107
Length: 3h 15m
Narrator: Genevieve Gaunt
Reason Read: Recommended
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My Thoughts I’m glad I decided to follow my book club’s recommendation and start the Emma M. Lion series. I really enjoyed the format as it made for an interesting read. I also love the Victorian era England setting. The characters are so much. I especially love Emma’s feistiness and penchant to do what she […]

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How To Write A Love Story

How To Write A Love StoryTitle: How to Write a Love Story
Author: Catherine Walsh
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 336
Length: 9h 10m
Narrator: Jonathan Aarons, Róisín Rankin
Reason Read: Book of the Month
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My Thoughts I really enjoyed HOW TO WRITE A LOVE STORY. It was a fun premise. I loved the way Walsh wrote grief, its many forms, how it affects our lives, and people don’t grieve the same way. I loved the characters, especially Sam and Ciara. I love watching them get to know each other […]

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Half City

Half CityTitle: Half City
Author: Kate Golden
Series: Harker Academy #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 480
Length: 16h 35m
Narrator: Taylor Harvey, Teddy Hamilton
Reason Read: Recommended
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My Thoughts Wow! That ending! I need book 2 now! At least I only have to wait until October for it to come out. I loved HALF CITY so much! I loved the dark academia setting, the Shadowhunter feel to the story, and the characters. I’m so interested to see what happens next, especially to […]

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The Stardust Thief

The Stardust ThiefTitle: The Stardust Thief
Author: Chelsea Abdullah
Series: Sandsea Trilogy #1
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 480
Length: 15h 38m
Narrator: Nikki Massoud, Rasha Zamamiri, Sean Rohani
Reason Read: Book of the Month
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Also in this series: The Ashfire King

My Thoughts I’ve always been fascinated by stories of genies, magical lamps, and wishes. It wasn’t until I read THE GOLEM AND THE DJINNI by Helene Wecker that I realized genies were a misappropriation of Middle Eastern folklore and mythology. Since then, I’ve tried to learn more about the actual mythology. So when THE STARDUST […]