I am a 30-something SAHM with two adorable boys and a supportive husband who is very tolerant of my reading addiction. I love to read and easily go through about a dozen books a month – well I did before I had kids. Now, not so much. After my first son was born, I began to take my hobby of reviewing a little more serious and started Literary Escapism to help with my sanity. I love to discuss the fabulous novels I’ve read and meeting all the wonderful people in the book blogging community has been amazing.
About Jackie
I am a 30-something SAHM with two adorable boys and a supportive husband who is very tolerant of my reading addiction. I love to read and easily go through about a dozen books a month – well I did before I had kids. Now, not so much. After my first son was born, I began to take my hobby of reviewing a little more serious and started Literary Escapism to help with my sanity. I love to discuss the fabulous novels I’ve read and meeting all the wonderful people in the book blogging community has been amazing.
The third novel in Jacquelyn Frank’s Nightwalker series, Elijah, proved to be just as good as the first two. This time, however, instead of focusing on the Demon’s society, we’re taken into the workings of the Lycanthropes. Reading this novel reminded me that Frank doesn’t like conversations as much as […]
I thought I would put a list out there of different series that are, in my opinion, good. They may not be the greatest to everyone, but they are an enjoyable read. This is just a list of what I have read, so this list may grow over time. There’s […]
In comparison to the first two novels in the Mercy Thompson series, I’m not sure how I feel about the third novel, Iron Kissed, by Patricia Briggs. In Moon Called and Blood Bound, Mercy is this strong independent woman who doesn’t let the other werewolves or vampires try to dominate […]
This is one of those quirky little series that is quick and fun to read. There’s plenty of humor, a vampire that loves designer clothes, and interesting plot twists that are uncomplicated. I’m not really sure if that’s the word I should use, but this series is a lot of […]
One thing I have to say about this novel, you can’t start it thinking you’re going to get another Poison Study. Maria Snyder shows some descriptive versatility with Magic Study. In her first novel, we are introduced to the stark and unbending land of Ixia. Now we find ourselves in […]
I’m having trouble writing this review. I don’t think I’ve ever had this many problems and it’s driving me crazy. I found Poison Study while wandering the book aisle at Meijers and somehow it snagged my attention. It ended up being a really great find. It’s a fantasy novel that […]
I just finished my first book of the year and it was alright. Dead Girls are Easy by Terri Garey wasn’t the best novel I’ve read in awhile, but it did keep me reading. I’m also hesitate to call it a part of the paranormal genre. The idea of voodoo […]
Received the new Kelley Armstrong newsletter and found something interesting in it. The ninth novel of the Otherworld series is done. The working title is Living with the Dead. I haven’t found out much about it yet; it’s not even listed on her website yet, but I’m going to try […]
Here’s something to think about. Is a short story indicative of an authors talent? Has anyone read and liked a short story, only to be disappointed with the novel? Has anyone read and liked a novel, only to be disappointed with a short story? I started to read Scent of […]
Honestly, I’m not really sure what to say about this series. The Aisling Grey, Guardian series by Katie MacAlister is one of my favorites. It’s one of those reads that’s easy to pick up when you’re looking for something to read and you’re not wanting anything heavy. The plot moves […]