The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling

Rating:

3 Stars

Themes:

Romance, Fantasy, Cozy, Witches, Contemporary, Halloween

Thoughts:

This was a cute and cozy read. I was looking forward to diving back into Graves Glen but wanted to wait till October for the full impact of the Halloween vibes and I’m happy I did. The romance was a more complex one than in many stories going from hate/dislike (one from each party) to confused lust and ending up in a relationship rather than a straightforward courtship which I have noticed threw a few people looking at other reviews but going in knowing that it’s not a standard relationship may have helped. I can also see how some people thought the ending and wrap up of the magic mystery was rushed but from the few cozy mysteries I think it wasn't any more so than any other in the genre and fit well.

Favourite Quote:

"(...) but this was, he was quickly learning, the issue with small towns and families in said small towns - secrets didn’t really exist."

Comments

Vincent: A Graphic Biography by Simon Elliott

Rating: 4 Stars Themes: Comic, Non-Fiction, Biography Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a great little book on Vincent van Gogh. It is very detailed containing pieces of his life such as changing careers and failed love interests that are often not considered when we think of van Gogh, instead favouring his art and mental health. The illustrations were really well done and at times helped to bring levity to the story which isn’t often the happiest of lives.

The War of Sober by Edward Rand

Rating: 4 Stars Themes: Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Addiction, Psychology Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a great book not just for addicts trying to establish and maintain their sobriety but also psychologists, counsellors and the people working with them. It approaches the experience of addiction from the perspective of going to war and may help those who can’t get along with the 12 steps, contingency management or other forms of therapy traditionally used. It’s also helpful to have Edward detail his own experiences and approaches throughout so it feels less clinical and shows he does know what he’s talking about when he mentions the difficulties so it comes across less patronising than some self-help addiction books. Favourite Quote: "It doesn't matter what happened yesterday. Win or lose, if we are still alive, we must decide to be different today and then make the correct choices today, because friends, ...

Broken Glass by Sarah Kay

Rating: 3 Stars Themes: Poetry Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This collection is mixed for me, some of the poems were really good and all were definitely emotive but I think so many poems on the Hamas attack and subsequent war which is highly politically charged a little difficult to tackle. Favourite Quote: "What good is it to open my heart when in the end, you will stab it in the back?"

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