Sara Reads Things

Monday! Its been a long week. We've had sickness plaguing the house. It's been nasty. Because of my compromised immune system I seemed to come down with it the worst. Mom's aren't supposed to get sick. They can't get sick. There isn't time in the day for that, but yet here I am, curled up on the couch with pain all down my spine, aching knees and a head full of snot. Such is my life now. Its either this or cancer and at least I'll survive this, even though I don't feel like it right now. I've had a lot of time to read though with all this down time. This weeks book is Novice Dragoneer by E.E. Knight. I have a lot of the author's other series about vampires and I'm excited to read this one. What are you reading this week? Lets get on with the menu this week, its delicious. Enjoy! Monday -  Pulled Rice Chicken Bowls Tuesday -  Figgy Balsamic Pork Wednesday -  Pork Carnitas Tacos   Thursday -  Truffle Unami Bla...

Hey Sunday, long time no see. It feels like it is has been the longest week ever. Started the week out not feeling well. Eldest son came home from school on Monday not feeling well either. I think it might be allergies made worse by my immunosuppressants. Those things are keeping me alive, but making me miserable at the same time. I just can't win.  Anyway, lets get on to the week in books.   Sunday Confessions # 10 ~ Weekly Menu #318 And The Book Of The Week ~ Book Review: Unearthed by Cecy Robson ~ Book Review: Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin ~ Book Review: American Magic by Zach Fehst ~ Book Review: The Princess Beard by Delilah Dawson Weekly Menu #319 And The Book Of The Week ~ Book Review: How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by E. Eason ~ Book Review: Dune by Frank Herbert ~ Sunday Confessions #12 Only got Catch-22 this week. Its next on my Gilmore Girls reading list.  I tried re...

Title: The Princess Beard By: Delilah S Dawson & Kevin Hearne Genre: Fantasy Pages: 384 Release Date: October 8th, 2019 Publisher:  Del Rey Books Rating: ★★★★☆ Summary from Goodreads:  Shave the princess? Inconceivable! The hilarious bestselling authors of  Kill the Farm Boy  and  No Country for Old Gnomes  are back with a new adventure in the irreverent world of Pell. Once upon a time, a princess slept in a magical tower cloaked in thorns and roses. When she woke, she found no Prince Charming, only a surfeit of hair and grotesquely long fingernails--which was, honestly, better than some creep who acted without consent. She cut off her long braids and used them to escape. But she kept the beard because it made a great disguise. This is not a story about finding true love's kiss--it's a story about finding yourself. On a pirate ship. Where you belong. But these are no ordinary pirates aboard  The Puffy Peach , serving under Filt...

Title: American Magic By: Zach Fehst Genre: Urban Fantasy/Thriller Pages: 320 Release Date: August 20th, 2019 Publisher:  Atria/Emily Bestler Books/Alloy Entertainment Rating: ★★★☆☆ Summary from Goodreads:  In this fast-paced, international thriller, chaos erupts after a shadowy figure with ties to an elite and ancient society posts incantations on the dark web that allow people to perform real magic. When an enigmatic message uploaded to the dark web turns out to contain an ancient secret giving regular people the power to do impossible things, like levitate cars or make themselves invisible, American government officials panic. They know the demo videos on YouTube and instructions for incantations could turn from fantastical amusement to dangerous weapon at the drop of the hat, and they scramble to keep the information out of the wrong hands. They tap Ben Zolstra, an ex-CIA field operative whose history with the Agency is conflicted at best, to lead the...

Title: Serpent & Dove By: Shelby Mahurin Genre: Fantasy Pages: 528 Release Date: September 3rd, 2019 Publisher:  HarperTeen Rating: ★★★★★ Summary from Goodreads:  Bound as one to love, honor, or burn. Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned. Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle:  thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.  His path was never meant to cross with Lou's, but a wicked stunt forces them into an impossible union—holy matrimony. The war between witches and Church is an ancient one, and Lou's most dangerous enemies bring a fate worse than fire. Unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, a choice must be made. And love makes fools of us all. Add on Goodreads Review: Every ...

Title: Unearthed By: Cecy Robson Genre: Urban Fantasy Pages: 331 Release Date: September 24th, 2019 Publisher:  Cecy Robson, LLC Rating: ★★★☆☆ Summary from Goodreads:  Fae was once a flourishing paradise. Until Death turned greedy and destroyed it, targeting the creatures who inhabited it. Those who survived escaped to Earth’s realm, but Death wasn’t far behind . . . Olivia Finn is just another pixie trying to blend in among humans and hide from the death hounds who devoured her family. Clinging to the talisman that keeps her veiled from those who hunt her, she believes she is safe. . .. Until Death finds her and discovers she’s immune to its grip. Now that Olivia’s power is unearthed, she is sought by Fae who see her as their savior and stalked by dark entities compelled to destroy her. Can she trust the King of the Dead who has sworn to train and protect her? Or should she obey her instincts that warn he desires more? Olivia can no longer hide from D...

Monday! Boom! Its been a weird week. We finally got a call that our custom couches are ready for delivery, so we have been frantically cleaning the living room and trying to figure out how to get rid of our old couches. Then, in the middle of the night on Saturday, I got a call that my cat had been found and turned into a cat rescue. I thought that something was wrong with him because I was called at 11:30pm, but nope. He was fine and they just wanted me to come get him. Silly boy's been missing all summer. I'm glad he's home. This weeks book is The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. The movie is coming out soon and I'm super excited to see it. Thought I would read the book first. Who is with me. Lets get to the menu. Enjoy! Monday -  Pork Chop and Mustard Pan Sauce Tuesday -  Tex-Mex Cheese Stuffed Burgers   Wednesday -  Pulled Rice Chicken Bowls Thursday -  Crispy Monterrey Jack Chicken Friday -  Figgy Balsamic Pork Saturda...

Hello Blogosphere! Its Sunday and that means its time for my confessions. Its been a great week in books and family. I can't wait to share it all with you. Weekly Menu #317 And The Book Of The Week ~ Mini Reviews: The Raven's Heart, Rebel Heir, How to Forget ~ Book Review: How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by E. Eason ~ Book Review: Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris ~ Book Review: The Farm by Joanne Ramos Weekly Menu #318 And The Book Of The Week ~ Book Review: Unearthed by Cecy Robson ~ Book Review: Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin ~ Book Review: The Princess Beard by Delilah Dawson ~ Sunday Confessions #11 Picked up These Broken Stars after reading the Illuminae Files. I'm wondering how this author does with a book that's not formatted like an email. ~ Uprooted sounded really interesting. Found it through a Book Vlogger on YouTube. ~ Kingdom of Souls was a suggestion from EpicReads.com. I really need t...

Title: The Farm By: Joanne Ramos Genre: Fiction  Pages: 327 Release Date: May 17th, 2019 Publisher:  Random House Rating: ★★★☆☆ Summary from Goodreads:  Nestled in the Hudson Valley is a sumptuous retreat boasting every amenity: organic meals, private fitness trainers, daily massages—and all of it for free. In fact, you get paid big money—more than you've ever dreamed of—to spend a few seasons in this luxurious locale. The catch? For nine months, you belong to the Farm. You cannot leave the grounds; your every move is monitored. Your former life will seem a world away as you dedicate yourself to the all-consuming task of producing the perfect baby for your überwealthy clients. Jane, an immigrant from the Philippines and a struggling single mother, is thrilled to make it through the highly competitive Host selection process at the Farm. But now pregnant, fragile, consumed with worry for her own young daughter's well-being, Jane grows desperate to recon...

Title: Cilka's Journey By: Heather Morris Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 352 Release Date: October 1st, 2019 Publisher:  St. Martin's Press Rating: ★★★★☆ Summary from Goodreads:  From the author of the multi-million copy bestseller,  The Tattooist of Auschwitz,  comes the new novel based on an incredible true story of love and resilience.  Her beauty saved her life - and condemned her.  Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, in 1942. The Commandant at Birkenau, Schwarzhuber, notices her long beautiful hair, and forces her separation from the other women prisoners. Cilka learns quickly that power, even unwillingly given, equals survival. After liberation, Cilka is charged as a collaborator for sleeping with the enemy and sent to Siberia. But what choice did she have? And where did the lines of morality lie for Cilka, who was sent to Auschwitz when still a child?  In a Siberian p...

I have some more mini reviews for you. Too many books not enough blog space. I could fill up my blog everyday with a review for the next two months with the amount of reviews I need to do. Lets get to some of the pages I have turned lately. The Raven's Heart  By Jesse Blackadder Rating: ★★★☆☆ This happened to be the oldest book on my TBR pile. The history involved in the is book was really in depth,  and the story itself was really interesting. I thought that it was a little long though. Just when you think the story will end, it keeps going with a new set of problems.  Rebel Heirby   By Vi Keeland Rating: ★★★★☆ This was a steamy read. There was a nice story behind it and you really get to know the characters and their backstories. If you are looking for something hot, this is it. How to Forget By Kate Mulgrew Rating: ★★★★☆ I'm a big fan of Ms. Mulgrew. Voyager, Orange is the New Black. Love it all. This story is about her ...