Prologue The book opens by discussing an experiment involving a “broken” vending machine that dispenses candy while returning the money. The experiment showed that the subjects happily took the free candy, often going back for more, and ignored the sign with a number to report if the machine is malfunctioning. The narrator then discusses how …
Chapter 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 1ST / 108 DAYS UNTIL I CAN LEAVE Three years ago, Daphne Vincent, 33, met Peter Collins. They were each living in Richmond and five blocks away from each other at the time. That day, the weather was perfect so Daphne decided to take a detour through the park. Daphne was …
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros came out in May of last year, and the second book in the series, Iron Flame, was published a brisk seven months later. My sister has been enthusiastic about this book series, known as the The Empyrean series. She and I have pretty different tastes in books, but occasionally we …
Chapter 1 Violet Sorrengail is at the Basgiath War College of Navarre on Conscription Day. Today, she and thousands of other 20-year-olds will sign up for their chosen quadrant. Violet, along with hundred of others, plans on be joining the elite Riders Quadrant. As she approaches General Sorrengail’s office, Violet overhears her sister Mira tell …
Funny Story is Emily Henry’s newest summer romance, and it’s set to hit shelves on April 23rd. Emily Henry has become a bit of a staple in recent years when it comes to summer romances, and with the sun finally peeking out this weekend, I was eager to get into this opposites-attract, fake relationship rom-com. …
