Katie’s Commentaries: A Reader’s Thoughts

Welcome to Katie’s Commentaries! Join me as I revisit books from my childhood and expand my literary horizons.

Book Reviews

Between Friends and Lovers by Shirlene Obuobi

Between Friends and Lovers was one of my favorite romances I’ve ever read. It was sweet, and sad, and ultimately hopeful, but most of all, it felt real. Most of… Read more ⇢
As I Grow by Elle Rivers

As I Grow was a wonderful third installment of the Strawberry Springs series. I’m a sucker for a one night stand turned accidental pregnancy, and I absolutely adored how Elle… Read more ⇢
The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri

The Lotus Empire was an incredible finish to The Jasmine Throne series. Priya’s doubts about her faith and loyalty towards the yaksa increase, as does Malini’s desperation to avoid sacrificing… Read more ⇢
The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri

The Oleander Sword is a perfect sequel to The Jasmine Throne. Tasha Suri continues weaving her beautiful magic system through political alliances and betrayals. Priya becomes a temple elder in… Read more ⇢
As They Are by Elle Rivers

I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to review another ARC!! I instantly fell in love with Wren and Henry. They have such great chemistry together, and they ease each… Read more ⇢
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson is such a classic, and I was so excited to reread this book! I’ve seen the movie a couple times as an adult, but… Read more ⇢
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

The politics, the magic, the romantic subplot–every little detail in The Jasmine Throne worked. I was immediately sucked into the worldbuilding, the beautiful prose, and the complex characters. The two… Read more ⇢
When The Leaves Fall by Chelsea Jean

I’m very grateful to have been given another ARC opportunity! I was so excited to begin reading When The Leaves Fall by Chelsea Jane. Unfortunately, I did not particularly like… Read more ⇢
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

I don’t think I’ve read a romance this epically swoony in a long time. The Rom-Commers was such a perfect end-of-summer read. The tone was light and funny and kind… Read more ⇢
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Sunrise on the Reaping was, by far, the most heartbreaking Hunger Games book. I’m so glad I finished it at home, and not in public, because I was a blubbering… Read more ⇢