We’re approaching the end of the year and there’s only one more Whatcha Reading left after this one in 2021! Lara: I’ve hit a rough patch emotionally so I’ve turned to a series that Sarah has recommended: the Cadfael books by Ellis Peters. They’re a marvel and a balm for the soul! Sarah: Aren’t they lovely? I am so glad they are giving you the mellow reading feels. Lara: They’re just the best! I’m trying … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2021, Part One →
Back in the Burbs by Tracy Wolff and Avery Flynn is 99c! This is part of today’s Kindle Daily Deals. This seems to lean more toward chick lit rather than a full-on contemporary romance. Have you read this one?
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CW: torture Holly’s first 30ish years as a vampire were pretty great, roaming around America with her maker/dreamy boyfriend, Elton. Then it all turned to shit when he got bored and abandoned her at a truck stop. Now, Holly’s alone, compelled to follow Elton from town to town (one of the vampire rules specific to this story), so she’s currently back in her hometown for the first time since 1987. Holly isn’t the only girl … Continue reading The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl →
This week, we have lots to talk about! First, some of y’all wrote fantastic epilogues to the very unsatisfying ending of Princess Amy, recapped in episode 486, and I share my ideas, too. Then, it’s time for Sweet Dreams 5, Little Sister. We’ve got: Big Misunderstandings Plot Points that were in the cover copy so they’re not that dramatic Snarky sister fights Really loving and supportive, thoughtful parents And Drama Kids! Lots of ‘em! Thank … Continue reading 488. Sweet Dreams Recap: Little Sister by Yvonne Greene →
Lush Money by Angelina M. Lopez is $2.99! This one has a new cover and let me rant for a second. I hate when new covers result in new ISBNs because that then results in a whole lot of broken links that I have to fix. /endrant. ANYWAY! I gave this one a B-:
The angst is high. The sex is hot. It should be high on your TBR pile if you’re in the mood for an emotional rollercoaster with flipped tropes.
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The holidays are here and with them comes a whole lot of new Tarot decks suitable for giving…to myself, BWAH HA HA! I’ve been waiting on The Labyrinth Tarot for several months and now that it’s finally here, it’s…well, it’s OK. Some of the art is lovely, and the suggested layouts are clever, but the creators seem to have run out of ideas before they ran out of cards. For a little Tarot 101 that … Continue reading Labyrinth Tarot Deck and Guidebook by Minerva Seigel and Tomas Hijo →
Welcome back, everyone! Settle in! This week had some unexpected self-care moves for me because my depression is at an all time high (or is it low?). I did a grown up thing and scheduled an extra therapy appointment in between my regular ones because I definitely needed it. I bought a big purchase last month that arrived two weeks earlier than expected, so I got to enjoy the weekend with my new PS5. And … Continue reading Links: Impressions, Mashups, & More →
Broken by Jenny Lawson is $2.99! A couple of use here at SBTB have really loved Lawsons’ previous two memoir collections and this is her third, which came out this April. Humor can certainly be subjective. If you’re tempted by this one, but are unsure if her voice will work for you, she has a long-running blog: The Bloggess.
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This special edition of our holiday gift guide is sponsored by AdamandEve.com and they’ve offered us a coupon code for your holiday shopping! Here is the most important information: AdamandEve.com is offering Smart Bitches readers 50% off a single item plus free standard shipping in the US and Canada with code SMART. Please note: certain exclusions apply, but the coupon covers most of the store. If you’d like to see some of the toys we’ve … Continue reading 2021 Gift Guide: Adam & Eve! →
The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken is $2.99 and it’s also part of today’s Kindle Daily Deals, which feature a ton of romance! This is book two in the Scarred Earth Saga. I loved and reviewed the first book and Lara reviewed this one, giving it a B:
The cast of characters EXPLODES in this book. Pay attention to each and every new character; they are all important. We pop into a lot of different POVs which can be a little dizzying, but adds beautifully to the immersive world building of it all.
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