Gretchen C. Hohmeyer's Blog, page 17
June 21, 2022
Betwixt the Books Buddy Reading Challenge 2021 Wrap Up + 2022 Challenge Prompts
Wherein Michaela and I talk about how we did on the reading challenge we created for ourselves! If you would like to join us in our reading challenge or just keep an eye on the books we are reading (or plan to read) for certain prompts then please join us over on The Story Graph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading…
We mentioned more videos than we can put cards in so we wanted to add in links to those videos as well: Our original announcement last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TBTO…
Our review of Written in the Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVOfN…
Gretchen’s series review of the Folk of the Air Trilogy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52sj0…
You can find all of our joint reviews and other videos where we discuss all things bookish in our Betwixt the Books Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
June 17, 2022
The Fastest Way to Fall ARC Review | 5 Star Romance
Last year, Denise Williams’ debut was one of my top 5 books of everything I read, so I had high expectations of this one. I am happy to say that it met them! *Highly.* As a note, this book does include a discussion of weight, eating disorders, and drug addiction.
June 14, 2022
Enemies to Lovers ARC | I Hate You More by Lucy Gilmore
I had such a weird reaction to this book, I don’t even know how to explain it. Okay, well, somewhere in these 10 minutes I’m going to figure it out, I guess?
June 10, 2022
A Certain Appeal ARC Review | Burlesque + Pride and Prejudice
I’m not the world’s biggest Austen fanatic, nor was I really sold on this book at the start – but boy did it grow on me! Plus, it had my favorite thing in a romance novel: COMMUNICATION!
June 7, 2022
Hades X Persephone Series Review (1-3) | Betwixt the Books After Dark
Wherein Michaela and I test a new format, slightly less structured and definitely longwinded but feels better when discussing three books at once. We also talk about the Hades X Persephone series by Scarlet St Claire and how we definitely did read them all … even if they were not our favorite books.
June 3, 2022
Another Supplemental I Guess? | APRC #9
Trying to get caught up on some extra books for my American Presidents Reading Challenge, and boy do I have feelings on some of these. Not a particularly good set, so give me recommendations if you can think of any!
May 31, 2022
Once More Upon a Time | Sort of ARC Review?
This story has existed in the world for a bit … as an Audible exclusive. This is its first time in print and my first time reading it, but I wouldn’t miss Roshani for anything! Let’s see how this goes.
May 27, 2022
The Ex Hex ARC Review | Let’s Get Witchy!
Do you need a light, witchy romance for your fall magic? Well, friends, look no further than one of my favorite authors (writing under a pseudonym), Rachel Hawkins!
May 23, 2022
Ep. 6 | American Presidents Reading Challenge
In this episode, I cover my legit biographies of James Monroe, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and both Bush presidents. I can’t believe how long it has taken me to make another episode of the actual challenge. I hope you’re enjoying the supplemental videos, I guess?
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Defy the Night ARC Review | YA fantasy that doesn’t disappoint!
After Realm Breaker let me down, I was so scared that Brigid Kemmerer’s new series might do the same. Thankfully, I can say it did NOT! I loved it, and I can’t wait to tell you why.
