Written by RiAugust 23, 2019November 28, 2020

[Review] The Girl in the Tree by Sebnem Isiguzel /DID NOT FINISH/

From the cover to the blurb, The Girl in the Tree looked promising. I was intrigued and wanted to start reading it right away. However, after about halfway in the first chapter, I realized that the story was all over the place. The narration took a lot of turns that it was hard for me […]

Written by RiAugust 21, 2019November 28, 2020

[Review] THE MCCOYS BEFORE THE FEUD by Thomas McCoy, 2/5

This review first appeared on and was written for OnlineBookClub.org. It has been slightly edited here and the rating has been adjusted for a 5-star system, which is more common. This book is about a family’s passion and cooperation. It was interesting at first, but when the outcome of the succeeding events turned out to be […]

Written by RiAugust 14, 2019November 28, 2020

[Review] THE LOST IDENTITY CASUALTIES by Kim Ekemar, 1/5

This review first appeared on and was written for OnlineBookClub.org. It has been trimmed here and the rating has been adjusted for a 5-star system, which is more common. Kim Ekemar’s The Lost Identity Casualties was too painful to read but even more painful to finish. First of all, this book was all about revenge. There […]

Written by RiAugust 11, 2019November 28, 2020

[Review] The Coordinate by Marc Jacobs 5/5

Marc Jacobs’ The Coordinate surprised me in many ways and I’m more than happy to have read this book. The story revolves around Emma James and Logan West, two senior-high students, who were tasked to do a report about one mysterious chamber in the Copan Temple in Honduras. What seemed to be a simple assignment […]

Written by RiAugust 8, 2019November 28, 2020

[Review] ADRIFT by Charlie Sheldon, 4/5

This is the second installment in Charlie Sheldon’s Strong Heart series. This is a fantastic book that will take you on a great journey. Click here to read the full review. For more honest reviews and other bookish stuff, check my sidebar and follow me on the rest of my social media accounts: Instagram, Goodreads, and Twitter.

Written by RiAugust 6, 2019November 28, 2020

[Int’l Giveaway] Book of your choice!

Hello lovelies! I’m back with another giveaway for the month of Aug/Sep. I might do giveaways monthly so watch out for more soon. Follow my blog for honest reviews and giveaways like this. THE PRIZE:A book of your choice and lots of love from me. HOW TO ENTER:👑 Follow me on Instagram @books_andpoetrii .👑 Like […]

Written by RiAugust 2, 2019November 28, 2020

[Review] Tithe by Chani Lynn Feener 3/5

The first chapters were slow moving until Chapter 12, where all the action suddenly became fast-paced and revelation after revelation came. I was drawn to this book and I could not put it down. However, I felt like the last few chapters were a bit anti-climactic and confusing, at times. Arden Archer could have been […]

Written by RiJuly 25, 2019November 28, 2020

[Int’l Giveaway] Crazy Rich Asians

Hello there! I recently received another copy of Crazy Rich Asians so now I have 3 copies of the same book. Well I’m not complaining because books are love but I decided I will just give one away on Instagram and still have two copies. Win-win, eh? ❤ How to enter:👑 Follow me on Instagram @books_andpoetrii (+1)👑 […]

Written by RiJuly 23, 2019November 28, 2020

[Review] Taking the Lead by Sarah Monk 4/5

Taking the Lead is a great slow-burn romance, perfect for every romantic out there. This book has a lot of strong female characters which I really loved. From Theo, who found out how happier and better she can be alone than being with someone who doesn’t really complement her, to Blix and Suze who are […]