The Book Bit: July 2020 Ed.

Oh, man, it has been a month over a here! We've moved, again, and for the very last time. There's still boxes everywhere, I can't seem to find anything, and I'm still probably months away from my office being functional, but here I am! And I managed to get some reading done! I don't know about you guys, but reading is the best kind of stress relief for me. I love getting lost in a good book and I had some real winners this month. Let's get started!

"The Queen of Hearts"- Kimmery Martin

I decided on this book because I absolutely adore the cover! I mean, come on, tell me you don't love that! I knew I had to read it and see if it was as wonderful as the cover.

Zadie and Emma have been friends so long they forget how long it's been. They went through undergrad together, med school, residency, and eventually marriages and children. They're essentially sisters. Though they branched off into separate specialties, Zadie as a pediatric cardiologist and Emma a trauma surgeon, they don't let their busy careers or home life keep them apart. That is until Dr. Nick Xenokostas comes back into their lives. Once, Dr. X was the apple of Zadie's eye and though there was a fallout when she was an intern, it's something neither Emma or Zadie ever discuss. And for good reason.

Follow this little dramatic duo through the uncovering of their pasts to reveal a secret worth keeping for decades.

I thought this book was great, especially if you're a Grey's Anatomy fan (like me!). Even if you don't love it, which I doubt, the cover is something you'll want on your bookshelf.


"The Death of Mrs. Westaway"- Ruth Ware

When Hal receives a letter informing her of an inheritance from an unknown grandmother, she knows it's too good to be true. With her circumstances just shy of dire she decides to see what can come of the obvious mistake. A few extra bucks wouldn't hurt a well off family, right? Armed with what little information she can glean from the internet, Hal arrives at Trespassen. But little does she know about the surprises that wait for her there.

This twisty novel lives up to the hype! Ware has done it again, delivering a book that I was unable to put down and left me guessing until the final page. Check this one out, you won't be disappointed.


"To Kill A Kingdom"- Alexandra Christo

This was a Little Mermaid retelling and it's making it's way to the top of my lists right now!

Princess Lira, the Sea Queen's daughter, is the deadliest siren in the sea. She's known as the Prince's Bane, for every year on her birthday she collects the heart of a prince. She's ruthless, strong, and loyal to the crown, and yet, her mother punishes her by turning her into the one thing she hates the most. Human. Stealing the siren killer's heart is the only acceptable payment the Sea Queen offers, but can Lira come up with another plan to return to the sea and take the throne that's rightfully hers?

Prince Elian feels most at home on the ocean. With his kingdom impatiently waiting his return he's spent the last five years hunting sirens. The elusive Prince's Bane being his favorite target, but he knows to really end the war between humans and sirens he must kill the Sea Queen herself. When his crew stumbles on a near drowning woman who can inexplicably speak the language of the sirens, his plans to murder the Sea Queen suddenly become more achievable. Will he be able to end the war between the land and sea, forever?

This book completely blew me away. The many worlds inside this book were beautifully written, the monsters were devastating, the names were probably my favorite, but Christo really did an amazing job with this book. I love fairytale retellings and this one was no exception. Read it, you'll love it!


Overall, this was a great haul this month. What did you read? Do you have a suggestion for me? Drop a comment below and I'll be sure to get back to you. Happy reading, book nerds!