Reading In JennaLand

 (Audiobook review) The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves  By: Christine Nolfi  Pub. Date: June 24th, 2025 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐  Narrator: Megan Tusling I went into this one blind. I just read the title and thought oh, that sounds good. the narration was well done and mostly kept my attention. I did find my mind wandering during certain parts. I would have to rewind because I would end up missing key details. I was hoping for more mystery but I did enjoy the relationship between Hanna and Claire. I liked learning about Hanna's life and her heartbreaks. I really liked this book.  Thank you @netgalley @brilliancepublishing & @lakeunionauthors for a complimentary audio and ebook. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.  #historicalfiction #thesecretlibraryofhannareeves #christinenolfi #booksaboutbooks #audiobooks

 The Spellshop  By: Sarah Beth Durst  Pub. Date: July 9th, 2024 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Narrator: Caitlin Davies 12 hours & 11 minutes  Keila is an introverted librarian of the Great Library of Alyssium. A revolution against the emperor is happening and the library is on fire. Luckily Keila has been preparing just in case this happened. She has a boat and crates of books. Her and her familiar Caz, a magical spider plant escape. They return to her childhood home and magic happens.  I adored this book. I thought I had this as an arc but it turns out it's a different book. but I'm so glad I picked this up to listen too. it was so much fun. I loved the cozy fantasy. I guess it's considered cottage core and now I'm wondering what else I can read that's like it. I'm excited to read book two that comes out in July. I preordered a copy because I loved this one so much. yep, obsessed. I wish I could live in this fantasy world and do spells with the Keila. My favorite character...

  (book review) The Language of the Birds By: K.A. Merson Pub. Date: May 13th, 2025 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Arizona and her mom are on a trip spreading her dad's ashes. When Arizona's mom goes missing. Arizona finds a cryptic message and their airstream torn apart. Arizona must use her genius brains to decipher the codes/riddles to save her mom. This book started out strong and I was invested in the search of Arizona's mom and deciphering the clues. But the pages of the deciphering clues lost me and definitely went over my head. I lost my "mojo" in staying interested in the brainiac puzzles. I felt the ending was rushed and I didn't feel satisfied. Thank you  @netgalley  &  @ballantinebooks  for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. #Netgalley   #ballantinebooks   #thelanguageofthebirds   #kamerson

  (audiobook review) Wolfsong By: TJ Klune Green Creek  #1 Pub. Date: July 4th, 2023 Narrator: Kirt Graves 4 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #arcbacklist I loved the House in the Cerulean Sea, so I decided I wanted to read the rest of the author's books. I've got to admit I was intimidated by the size of the book. 500 pages is daunting. The audiobook is 19 hours. I placed the book on my holds on the Libby app and I admit I've been delaying it for quite some time. I wasn't sure what I signed up for when I first started listening but soon became hooked to the story and the premise. It did remind me a bit of another popular fantasy series. I liked the quote of it being "if Bella didn't suck and had chosen the werewolves but they were gay." a pretty good sum up of this book. also a weird age gap with the Main characters. that felt icky. I'm glad I listened to the audiobook because I think some of the repetition of words would have annoyed me greatly. I enjoyed the story and I...

  {arc review} A Simple Twist of Fate By: April Asher Pub. Date: May 13th, 2025 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️ Harlow (aka Harry) Pierce is a guardian to her friend's child, Grace. Harry is a witch, and Grace is an unknown magical. She has an out-of-control firepower. Harry is trying to help her control her power,s but she's lost. Cassie, Grace's mom is trying to find her 8 day stand and get answers for Grace. When Grace accidentally sets fire to her school and apartment. Harry decides to return to Fates Haven, Colorado for some help from the magical community. Her Aunt Nora lives there. I loved this book. The writing captivated me right away and I was hooked. I loved the magical town and the townsfolk. I'm hoping this is a new series and we get to know the rest of the Trouble Trio. It was the perfect amount of spicy, romance and magic. Thank you  @netgalley  &  @stmartinspress  for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. #Netgalley   #asimpletwi...

  Poetry is not a Luxury: Poems for All Seasons By: Anonymous Pub. Date: May 6th, 2025 4 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A good variety of poems encompassing the four Seasons. A book to read all year long. Best read in snippets when the mood strikes. The book itself is small and perfect for traveling. This is definitely a book I will read again and again. My peonies are about to bloom. 😍 Spring is definitely my favorite. Thank you  @netgalley &  @washingtonsquarepress  for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. #Netgalley   #poetryisnotaluxury   #poemsforallseasons   #washingtonsquarepress   #poetry