Sara Reads Things

  WEEKLY MENU Monday Chicken Thighs with Creamy Lime Sauce Kids - Chicken and Rice   Tuesday Korean Gound Beef Bulgogi Kids - Beef Ramen   Wednesday Bean and Rice Burritos Kids - Cheese Quesadillas   Thursday Baked Potato Soup Kids - Chicken and Noodles   Friday Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach Kids - Mac and Cheese   Saturday Potsticker Soup Kids - Pizza   Sunday Family Dinner Chicken Caprese Salad

  Sunday Confessions #353 ~ Weekly Menu #656 And The Book Of The Week ~ What I Read Last Week - April 20th Weekly Menu #657 And The Book Of The Week ~ What I Read Last Week - April 27th ~ Sunday Confessions #35 105/250 2026 Reading Challenge ~ 141/214 in my  Star Wars Legends challenge ~ 32/102 2025 Goodreads Nominees Reading Challenge

  5 Stars I loved this one. Sadeqa Johnson has a way of uncovering lesser known pieces of history and turning them into something vivid and unforgettable. This story pulled me in quickly and kept me there. What really stood out was how naturally the historical elements were woven into the narrative. Nothing felt heavy handed, but it still left a lasting impact. It’s the kind of book that lingers after the final page. I immediately went down a rabbit hole researching the real history behind it, which honestly says everything. When a book sends you searching for more, you know it did its job. 4 Stars How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin was such a fun, easy read. The premise is clever and pulls you in right away, and the small town vibes make it feel extra cozy. I had a great time following the mystery and piecing things together, even if it didn’t completely surprise me in the end. The pacing keeps things moving, and it’s the kind of book you can fly through in a couple si...

  WEEKLY MENU Monday Cajun Sausage & Rice Skillet Kids - Chicken and Rice   Tuesday Ground Turkey Spaghetti Kids - Buttered Noodles   Wednesday Creamy Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Kids - Chicken and Potatoes   Thursday Turkey Taco Bowls Kids - Cheese Quesadillas   Friday Red Beans & Rice Kids - Beans and Rice   Saturday Crispy Tofu Banh Mi Kids - Peanut Butter and Jelly   Sunday Leftovers Night

  S unday Confessions #352 ~ Weekly Menu #655 And The Book Of The Week ~ What I Read Last Week - April 13th to 19th Weekly Menu #656 And The Book Of The Week ~ What I Read Last Week - April 20th to 26th ~ Sunday Confessions #354 101/250 2026 Reading Challenge ~ 140/214 in my  Star Wars Legends challenge ~ 32/102 2025 Goodreads Nominees Reading Challenge

  3 Stars I went into this one with high expectations, and while it had all the right ingredients, it never quite came together. The premise is solid and there’s definitely potential in the story, but it felt like the characters never got pushed far enough. I kept waiting for more depth, especially when it came to their internal struggles, and it just didn’t fully deliver. The world building also felt a bit thin. I wanted more detail and immersion to really ground the story, but it stayed a little too surface level. Overall, it’s not a bad read, just one that could’ve been a lot more if it had dug a little deeper. Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. 2.5 Stars I was completely locked into this one… right up until the veil dropped and the story took a hard detour into cringe heavy spice. I don’t mind romance at all, but this dynamic didn’t land for me. The MMC constantly pushes, the FMC keeps saying no, and yet internally… she’s into it? Meanwhile, she’s al...

  WEEKLY MENU Monday Bang Bang Tofu Bowls Kids - Chicken and Rice Bowls   Tuesday Taco Chili Kids - Nachos   Wednesday Roasted Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions Kids - Bird Dogs   Thursday Smash Burgers Kids - Grilled Cheese   Friday Tofu Ramen Kids - Beef Ramen   Saturday Ground Beef Hash Kids - Cheesy Tater Tots   Sunday Leftovers Night