The Watcher Girl by Minka Kent Book Review!

 

I was lucky enough to snag a copy of this book through the April first reads program on Amazon Prime. The release date of this book is May 1, so if you don’t have prime or picked a different book for first reads, I encourage you to pick this one up in May. This was a good thriller read! I spent the entire book wondering how it would play out. It literally wasn’t until 90% into the book that I realized how it would end, and even then, there were still some things I was curious about!

The book started a little slowly for me, but it didn’t take long to get locked in. Grace sold me on this book. I felt bad for her and the trauma she experienced growing up as it has obviously made an impact on her as an adult and being able to have and keep healthy relationships. 

I think Rose, her adoptive sister, may be my favorite character in this story. She just seems hopeful and happy and loving and accepting, all the things you could want in a sister, especially one you’ve tried your darndest to keep at a distance. 

Sutton and Campbell kept me guessing until the near end, though I wasn’t 100% surprised by the end with how both of their characters played out. I was glad to see that Grace was able to make some peace with her adoptive mother and I feel like the story is left unfinished regarding Grace’s relationship with her adoptive father and Bliss.

 If you’ve read the book and are reading my review... please tell me you wonder the same thing I do about Bliss?!?! I’m not going to say it because I don’t want to write a review with spoilers but man... I am hoping there is another book with these characters so that I can get some answers answered I am hoping for!

Anyway, that’s about all I’m going to say for this one as I really don’t want to give anything away. I hope you’ll take the chance and give it a read!

As always, happy reading! 

Blind Expectations by Nikki Leigh Book Tour!

 

Title: Blind Expectations

Series: The Boys of Tonopah Series

Author: Nikki Leigh

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 5, 2021

Amazon Review - “Great debut novel!”

Jenn the Readaholic - “A solid debut!”

Wendy’s Book Blog - “Intriguing story!!”

~Anatasia~
At seven years old my world went dark and no light has touched me since. Left alone in a world I didn’t fit into any longer I struggle with my blindness daily. Despite the darkness that shrouds me I see light in one place, with one person. He has no idea how much hope his light has given me. Until one fateful January night when I confessed my feelings for him only to be instantly crushed. Now I am surrounded by darkness once again….

~Grayson~
At 21, I met the most amazing resilient girl, she was going to prove to people that her disability didn’t own her. At 25, I watched in fascination as she became an incredible young lady; much too young for me. At 31, I wished that she would ‘see’ me as I was beginning to see her, beautiful, determined, and independent but all that changed in a handful of cruel words. Now at 33 all I prayed for was a second chance to fix my mistakes….

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Wrecked Palace by Catherine Cowles Book Review!

"I love you. I think a part of me loved you from the first moment I saw you. Some part of me recognized that you were the one person who could understand me. Who could help me find my way back." - Catherine Cowles, Wrecked Palace

Well, I have to tell y’all... I am not surprised... I loved Wrecked Palace!

 I am so glad I stumbled on this series recently because I have fallen in love with every single story in this series! Catherine Cowles wrote another amazing book, filled with characters that are hard not to love. This book tells the story of Caelyn and Griffin, though you can’t mention them without talking about Will, Ava and Mia.

 I don’t think I’ve ever fallen in love with kids in a story quite as much as I did with these “tiny terrors.” I loved the family dynamics and that this book was so family focused! I loved that we as readers really got to know every member of this family and there was something that drew me in about each of them. Will just broke my heart and made it smile. He is so loving and so protective and tries so hard to hold everything in to protect his siblings, but doesn’t allow himself to be the kid that he is. Ava reminds me of myself. She is quiet, unassuming, a big bookaholic, and an internal thinker and feeler. This doesn’t mean she doesn’t have big feelings, but she usually has to process it by herself before sharing with others. Mia is glitter, rainbows and unicorns. She clearly brings joy and happiness to anyone in her world. All of these kids and how amazing they are are that way in big part because of their big sister Caelyn who’s been the Mom none of them ever had. 

Caelyn sacrifices herself over and over for the family that she loves and her friends who are the best family she’s ever known. She has a heart of gold and like Mia, spreads joy to anyone she can.

Enter, Griffin. Griffin is gruff and quiet and little know anything about him because he prefers it that way. Griffin thinks if he doesn’t open himself up to people, he won’t be hurt again. He lost his family in a tragic, traumatic event that he still has nightmares about years after their loss. He has taken to renovating their family home on Anchor Island, but the house feels...empty, and he feels alone. There's one spark of joy that Griffin has in his life, though... his daily run in's with the Island chef/grocery store manager, Caelyn. 

Then, as they say, the rest is... 

Reading these two characters stories come together was so good. I read this book in 24 hours. I loved the vulnerability Griffin struggled with throughout this story- the possibility of opening himself up to others and potentially getting hurt or risking losing them again. I love Cae Cae's heart. She loves her siblings, she loves her friends, she even loves her no good biological parents, but who loves her? Sure, her friends and family do, but Caelyn is desperately wanting someone who will put her first. The two of them together...

Do yourself a favor and check this book and the whole series out! 

You will not be disappointed!! 

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Blind Expectations by Nikki Leigh Book Review!

Title: Blind Expectations

Series: The Boys of Tonopah Series

Author: Nikki Leigh

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 5, 2021

~Anatasia~
At seven years old my world went dark and no light has touched me since. Left alone in a world I didn’t fit into any longer I struggle with my blindness daily. Despite the darkness that shrouds me I see light in one place, with one person. He has no idea how much hope his light has given me. Until one fateful January night when I confessed my feelings for him only to be instantly crushed. Now I am surrounded by darkness once again….

~Grayson~
At 21, I met the most amazing resilient girl, she was going to prove to people that her disability didn’t own her. At 25, I watched in fascination as she became an incredible young lady; much too young for me. At 31, I wished that she would ‘see’ me as I was beginning to see her, beautiful, determined, and independent but all that changed in a handful of cruel words. Now at 33 all I prayed for was a second chance to fix my mistakes….

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REVIEW:

Blind Expectations was author Nikki Leigh’s first book and I think it was a good read! I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

 I loved the premise of this book and the overall story. I am a sucker for a good romance and always love to read about characters who have gone through their own trials and tribulations and come out stronger.

Asia has gone through a lot in her life- family that has let her down, relationships that have failed with cruel exes, and learning to take care of herself while also adjusting to losing her sight as a young child. If you’ve wanted a happy ever after for any character in any book, you will desperately want Asia to have her happily ever after!

Grayson has also had his challenges. One thing I love about Grayson is just his love and passion for Asia. He knows that there was a time in his life where he had to let her go and couldn’t love her the way he wanted, but he has the opportunity now and he’s not giving it up. 

Asia refers to Grayson multiple times as caveman and it seems to be a good nickname for him! I love a guy who is possessive and can take charge, but also fosters and encourages your own personal strength and independence.

Overall, I liked this story. At times, I felt like there were too many details. I also felt like the love established between Asia and Grayson was that insta-love feeling where the reader wasn’t necessarily there to see how they got to the strong feelings they already had for each other at the beginning of the story. I still enjoyed their story, though!  I will be keeping my eye out for any other reads coming from this author in the future! 

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