pickWhat a delightful little book about dragons!
This book gives a short overview of dragons from around the world. It primarily focuses on dragon lore from ancient Mesopotamia, the Mediterranean, Europe, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. It also briefly addresses dragons from other regions like Africa and the Americas.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/31/review-pocket-book-of-dragons/
Read in December 2025
15 Books
Four 5-Star reads this month:
• Signal Fires
• The Second Life of Mirielle West
• Twice
• The Secret of Secrets
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pickThis was a fun read, if a little light on plot. The deeply rooted family issues and struggle with self on the part of both MCs kept it from being just silly fluff. It was easy to cheer for Sylvie as she found strength and built a new life for herself — although I do think financial independence might have been a better choice. Lots of sizzling scenes and Scottish vistas, and plenty of angst to keep things going. I enjoyed it!
pickWhat a thrilling fantasy adventure!
From the very first chapter, I was hooked into the story. The story centers on two young women, Menilmonea and Aureal, who go on an adventure to find out why their village‘s Titan won‘t wake up. Right away, you can tell something is amiss in their world and the story slowly reveals itself.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/27/review-menilmonea-the-cycle-of-th...
pick4 Stars • A grieving widower, suicidal after losing his family in a Christmas accident, is saved by a mysterious stranger named Gabriel. He then connects with a widow and her bullied son—who've also met Gabriel—finding healing, love, and holiday hope through divine intervention. A classic Evans tale of redemption and Christmas magic.
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pickIf you‘ve seen reviews for this book, you‘ll know a lot of people hated it, but I didn‘t. I liked it for what it was. A cute and fluffy young adult holiday romance. I wasn‘t expecting anything revolutionary or for it to be the greatest romance I‘ve ever read.
This book had a very fun concept. It‘s an advent book, so you open and read one chapter every day.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/25/review-a-heart-for-christmas/
pick4 Stars • At a wedding, best man Nick Silver tells Elizabeth he's in danger—then vanishes. The club investigates a kidnapping, murder, unbreakable Bitcoin code, car bombs, and a locked safe. A thrilling, twisty cozy mystery full of humor, heart, and the gang's enduring friendship.
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pickWow! This middle grade graphic novel packed quite the emotional punch!
The story is based on the author‘s own life. It followed Cindy at age 12 when she discovers some major family secrets.
I loved the structure of the this book. It was a linear story with some flashbacks. The flashbacks added to the story and were well placed.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/22/review-how-to-draw-a-secret/
pickI am familiar with the Wicked musical and movies as well as the first Wizard of Oz book. I knew going into the book that it was going to be different from all of those.
I have to say I was surprised by how much I ended up liking this one!
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/12/21/review-wicked-wicked-years-1/
