Earth and Ink

I’m very stubborn when it comes to prequels and retellings. I seem to avoid them at all costs, but then I never regret reading them once I do. The Hunger Games is a great example. I avoided Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes like the plague because I hated the idea of Snow’s perspective; once I […]

I knew something was up with Allie’s mom from the first encounter, where we see her yelling ballet positions instead of truly conversing with Allie and Anne. But despite that suspicion, it was obvious how she treated her children (poorly, let’s just go with poorly) before that moment in the book. Allie didn’t know love […]

I love sharing when I get great book deals with my fellow readers! I honestly don’t know where I’d be without the Library (shout out to Libby and Hoopla!), but I do my best to find and look for deals when I can! I’m a huge audiobook fan, and I love my physical books. BUT, […]

This one’s for all my Empyrean Fanatics! If you’re anything like me, then when it comes to reading, then you’re just here for the vibes! Truly, though, unless it’s a book I have read multiple times and almost know by heart, I’m not the greatest at remembering the details – especially if it’s fantasy. I […]