Winter by Winter by Jordan Stratford

2.5 / 5 stars Read in April 2020 Book #1 in Sword Girl series I don't think I've read a Viking book like this since high school, when I had write my own short story based on what I learned and really enjoyed the process. This novella definitely brought me back to that time, but...

The Wrath & The Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

3 / 5 stars Read in April 2020 Book #1 in The Wrath & The Dawn series As part of my reading renaissance, one of my 2020 goals has been to catch up on some of the popular YA fantasy series from the 2010's. My reading lagged the most mid-decade, so in researching books and authors...

The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare

4.75 / 5  stars Read in April 2020 Book #3 in the Girl Meets Duke series I absolutely love this series and already can't wait for the next book! I adore each of these dynamic female protagonists, and reading their stories has made Tessa Dare one of my favorite romance authors since I started really diving into the genre...

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

3 / 5  stars Read in March 2020 Book #2 in the Six of Crows duology When I initially rated this book, I tried to to a fair judge like Randy - not as forgiving as Paula, but not as critical as Simon. I looked for the positives with the hope of giving this book...

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

3.5 / 5  stars Read in March 2020 Book #1 in the Six of Crows duology There were moments in this book where I'd think Wow, this is definitely a 5-star book! -and then there were moments I'd think Ehh... not so much. In the days after I finished Six of Crows, I went over it...