Amuse Bouche: The Fragile Threads of Power

I’m introducing a new segment in my blog called, “Amuse Bouche.” These books will not have a full review, but rather a tasting of my opinion. There is still a food or drink pairing below, though! Check out the smoky cherry bourbon to go along with this book! Book: The Fragile Threads of Power by…

Who needs murder when you have a murder?

Weyward By Emilia HarT In Hart’s book, a crow becomes the symbol of Altha, Violet, and Kate’s connection to nature. The women’s obsidian features match the crow’s glossy dark coloring. The women are not truly happy unless they are surrounded by the nature that is calling to them, particularly the forest. As a result, it…

An Arcane Bestseller

Babel: An Arcane History By R.F. Kuang Throughout the book, Robin and his friends reiterate their love for flaky, delicious English pastries. Among Robin and Remy’s favorites are scones– Robin liked his plain, but Remy preferred his with clotted cream. Decide whose team you are on by making scones with clotted cream, courtesy of this…

To Hell and Back

Sign Here By Claudia Lux Most of Hell is fresh out of humanity, but Peyote proves that he still has a little sweetness remaining under all his spice. Bring a taste of Heaven to your hellish gathering with Sign Here‘s recipe match, Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Poppers. Click here to get the recipe from Taste…

Empirical Philosophy…What Now?

The Philosopher’s Flight by Tom Miller Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the chance to review this book. ** I’ve been a little quiet on here lately, and there are two reasons for that. First, I am in graduate school to get my second master’s degree, and my classes are brutal at…

Choose-Your-Own [Path]…for Adults?

Into the Dungeon by Hari Conner Who among us did not enjoy the Choose Your Own Adventure series when we were kids? Author Hair Conner brings those nostalgic vibes to his readers in his book, Into the Dungeon. Into the Dungeon is marketed as a “Choose Your Own Path” book, where the reader gets to…