The Tattooist of Auschwitz by, Heather Morris

4 Stars!!! 

“Politics will help you understand the world until you don’t understand it anymore, and then it will get you thrown into a prison camp. Politics and religion both.” 

The Tattooist of Auschwitz, is a harrowing true story- one that grips your heart from the very beginning. This was a beautiful story about perseverance and hope. Stories about this time in history, usually are very difficult to read. They make you uncomfortable and just give new perspective on how blessed we really are regardless of where we are from. At least that's what they do for me. 

The story follows Lale, who became the main tattooist of Auschwitz and falls in love at first sight with Gita, who he first met tattooing her arm. There are a ton of books about the holocaust - but this one was different for me because it grips your emotions. It was a beautiful thing to read that love and hope can still reside in the most difficult of situations. Especially with this being a true story- It leaves a mark, and makes you humble and makes you think. 

I really cant say I enjoyed reading this because it was hard and emotional- but it was a must read if that makes sense. Its just a story I feel everyone should read and if for only a moment- count their blessings. 100 % recommend!!

The Kiss Thief by LJ Shen

3 Stars!!  “They say that all great love stories have a happy ending. I, Francesca Rossi, found myself erasing and rewriting mine until the very last chapter.”  This was just an ok read for me. I had some issues with some of it. Personally-some parts were good and some just annoyed me to no end. I think my main issue was something felt off for me almost like this was just a silly far fetched story to make way for the sexy times, that for me were NOT sexy they were sort of just too much. I'm down with a good romance novel - this one was just over the top for my liking. Not to mention the way things were handled the first time they got together, it repulsed me to be honest and from that moment on I had a hard time really feeling their relationship.  Plot: ★★★ Hero: ★★ Heroine: ★★★ Sex scenes: ★ Story ending: ★★★

The Eye of the World by, Robert Jordan

3 Stars!! 

“The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.” 

With very descriptive and well thought out writing, The Wheel of Time is a rich Epic Fantasy novel-There is no wonder why it is a classic. This book has intimidated me for a long time. I have heard a bazillion things about it and most of the good- came to pass. 

The world building is incredible and the writing- while at times, a bit long winded, still made a great read. I instantly found myself invested in a few of the characters- and they were what kept me going. And there are A LOT of characters in this series!! 

The story line is not really anything I haven't read before- its about a normal boy Rand- who finds himself on the run from the bad guys. Along his journey he grows and finds himself and his power. The difference is in the intricate world- a place you read, and you feel you can teleport to this place. Jordan has crafted such a detailed atmosphere, its almost poetic. 

The only thing I can say that this one lacked for me was excitement. It was a journey book, and though there was action- it wasn't really exciting. I think this had more to do with pacing issues not so much with the plot. So I was left really only reading to find out what happens to my favorite characters. Then there was the magic system and the measure of time in which we hear about but don't learn much about how they work. I think this is something that probably happens over time, since there are a ton of books in this series. 

Overall- I thought this was an excellent start to the series. The characters and the writing were what really drew me in. I think I could read this story over and over and still find things I missed from this first read. It has that much depth- so I think the series will develop over.. TIME :P

Dare You to Lie by Amber Lynn Natusch

3 Stars!!  Calling all Veronica Mars Fans!!! This one is for YOU!  In Dare You to Lie, we get two mysteries in one. We follow main character Kylene, who has just returned to Ohio to seek out some answers, and to fix some things that happened before she moved away. In Jasperville, she is known as the town liar- along with her father who is a cop, in prison for a supposed murder. She sets out to clear both of their names, but has no idea who or what she is dealing with behind the scenes. She doesn't realize it, but she is in for a dangerous ride.  Ky is a snarky, sarcastic and fun character. She has a take no crap- personality and is willing to dig and do whatever it takes to clean up these allegations. But that's not always a good thing- her inability to keep her mouth shut- makes her a target!  I love the friendships in this book. She has a best friend Garrett, she has known since childhood who has never let what others say stop him from being there for her. And then there is a naïve new girl in school who just fits right in with them both.  I really enjoyed the sassiness in this book and the VM Vibes were so strong- I felt like I was binge watching a new season in my brain. The only problem I had was for some reason, I found myself not being able to fully connect to the story/characters. It was really good, but something was missing and I am not sure what it was. Maybe since this is the first book in the series- whatever was missing in this one, will be in the next one!  If you like YA- and are looking for a good mystery, with a kick ass, snarky MC- with no insta-love or romance, this one is for you!!

Come Fine Me by Megan Miranda

4 Stars!!

This was crazy different and a lot of fun to read. 


In Come Find Me, we follow MC's Kennedy and Nolan. Two teenagers-both whom which have experienced great tragedy, find themselves drawn together by a strange signal. Together, they try to find the source of the mysterious signal. 


The more they try to find it, the more clues they find things that seem to connect their pasts. The signal seems to be for them alone, something only they both can understand. Who is out there? Is something coming for them? Or is the frequency warning them about something that's already here? 


I was totally not expecting something with a Stranger things vibe to it, but it has that vibe- in a small way which added so much more to the story. 


I really liked Kennedy, she was brave and strong willed. She has dealt with a lot of pain in her life but that wont stop her from getting answers. Nolan is dealing with the same thing. Both characters, as they work together- experience a good bit of growth. Each one was there for one another and only made the other stronger. 

I had no idea where this book was headed and I spent half the book scratching my head. I like when a mystery/thriller ends up stumping me. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome and totally recommend it!

Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater

4 Stars!! 


“It was the first time I'd really realized I'd lost my soul and that the beauty of not having a soul was that you couldn't seem to care that you no longer had one.” 

Another series in the books! I love Maggie Stiefvater :P Her writing is so simple, yet complex and the depth expressed in this book was excellent!!

Sinner, is the last book in The Wolves of Mercy Falls series. Its all about my two favorite characters- Isabel and Cole. I could relate to them so much more than Grace and Sam. They are just more my cup of tea. You know, the dark characters with hella messed up past, YEAH- I feel that! This one was not really like the rest of the series. Its not a stand alone but its just different and I loved it. 

I like that we get to really see into what makes these characters tick and what they are really struggling with. I really appreciate the way the author wrote about addiction and how it really can grip a person and the struggles that they face- even when sober. It was done extremely well, especially for it being a YA book. I recommend this series as a whole- mainly for these two characters. They brought a realness to the series. Something raw and not fairy-tale perfect. This was an excellent ending!! 

Remember me Forever (Lovely Vicious 3) by Sara Wolf

4 Stars!!  “Sometimes when life kicks you in the ass, you have to kick it back. In the nuts. With steel-toed boots. Essentially, if someone, anyone, kicks you, it is very mature to take the high-road and not kick them back. But it’s not fun. And I’m all about fun. One hundred percent fun. One fundred percent.”  What a fantastic ending to this SUPER FUN series! As a whole I absolutely loved each book. They are witty, yet pack a punch to your heart. I loved all the characters, but my favorite would be Isis. She would totally be someone I would want to call my friend. The dialogue in these books is fabulous. Along with the plot and pacing- I can not recommend them enough!! I was so happy to see things come together in this last one! All my questions were answered and I got my HEA- so my heart is back on track!!