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5 Signs to DNF

Books by MackenzieJuly 13, 2021July 12, 2021

Beyond Book Reviews by MackenzieJuly 11, 2021

Lit Lemon is FOUR years old! I have had an amazing time running this bookish blog. To celebrate, I am highlighting my fellow bookish creators. The following list this is a combination of new and established bloggers. Regardless of how long they have been in the bookish world, they all focus on reviewing books. I […]

2021 Reading Goal: Fantasy

Books by MackenzieDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020

Goodbye November.

Books by MackenzieNovember 30, 2020

Books by MackenzieApril 2, 2020March 23, 2020

A Curse so Dark and Lonely

Brigid Kemmerer “He’s here. He’s not hurting anyone. But he’s still a monster. The curse isn’t broken.” I wasn’t enchanted by the first few chapters. I liked what was going on but was struggling to be fully engaged. I can’t pin down why I didn’t fall in love. I wanted to love this book but […]

Books by MackenzieMarch 26, 2020March 23, 2020

Darkdawn

Jay Kristoff “Part of having is the fear of losing. Part of creating is the fear of it breaking. Part of beginning is the fear of your ending. Fear is never a choice. Never a choice. But letting it rule you is.” Again, a friendly reminder the Nevernight Chronicle series is not a YA series. […]

Books by MackenzieDecember 30, 2019December 30, 2019

2019 Lit Lemon Wrap Up

2019 has been a fantastic year for Lit Lemon. Lit Lemon turned one, my twitter is booming, and I am building up my Instagram. The reading/writing community is a lovely place, filled with supporters and inspiration. I have worked with many authors and hope to meet even more in 2020. I am thrilled to have […]

Books by MackenzieSeptember 24, 2019September 22, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month: Bless Me Ultima

Bless Me, Ultima is an excellent read. Bless Me, Ultima is not my personal favorite by Rudolfo Anaya, but definitely one of his most famous works. If you are interested in Anaya’s work, consider reading a shorter piece called “A Celebration of Grandfathers.”

Books by MackenzieJune 20, 2019

The Kid Who Wants to Become an Engineer

Sannette Viljoen The Kid Who Wants to Become and Engineer is an informative children’s book about the potential career paths of an engineer. Alvin is on a holiday break from school. His family takes a trip to visit his grandparents, while there Alvin realizes he wants to be an engineer like his grandfather. Alvin’s grandmother […]