October really flew by and though it is my favorite time of year for reading, I was in a bit of a book slump this month. A little sad, but that's just the way things tend to go. Even with the slump, I did still get some great reading in, so I'm not complaining too… Continue reading A Look Back at October…
Month: October 2021
DARK ROADS by Chevy Stevens
Rating: 4.5 / 5 DARK ROADS is focused on an region of highway near Cold Creek where women have been known to frequently turn up dead or missing. Women are warned not to go out alone, but no answers have ever been found as to what has caused this disturbing pattern. Protagonist Hailey is a… Continue reading DARK ROADS by Chevy Stevens
The Cassidy Blake Series by Victoria Schwab
Rating: 4 / 5 I have really enjoyed V.E. Schwab's books, so when I saw a readalong happening for her middle grade Cassidy Blake series, I decided to join in. I don't read many middle grade books, but I wanted to give these books a try. Beginning with CITY OF GHOSTS, Cassidy Blake's parents have… Continue reading The Cassidy Blake Series by Victoria Schwab
THE TAKING OF JAKE LIVINGSTON by Ryan Douglass
Rating: 4 / 5 After seeing several great reviews from trusted sources, I jumped at the chance to join in on a buddy read for THE TAKING OF JAKE LIVINGSTON on bookstagram! THE TAKING OF JAKE LIVINGSTON centers on two young men. Jake is the only Black kid in his class at St. Claire Prep… Continue reading THE TAKING OF JAKE LIVINGSTON by Ryan Douglass
HOUSE OF HOLLOW by Krystal Sutherland
Rating: 4.5 / 5 The stunning cover of HOUSE OF HOLLOW by Krystal Sutherland kept catching my eye. After hearing a few great reviews, I had to pick up a copy! HOUSE OF HOLLOW tells the story of three sisters, told from the perspective of the youngest, seventeen year old Iris. When she and her… Continue reading HOUSE OF HOLLOW by Krystal Sutherland
DONUT FALL IN LOVE by Jackie Lau
I received a gifted galley of DONUT FALL IN LOVE by Jackie Lau for an honest review. Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review! Publication Date: 10/26/2021 Rating: 3.5 / 5 DONUT FALL IN LOVE follows an unlikely couple. Ryan Kwok is an actor best known for… Continue reading DONUT FALL IN LOVE by Jackie Lau
Monday Reading Check In
I received a gifted advanced copy of HELLO, TRANSCRIBER by Hannah Morrissey from Minotaur Books! Happy Monday! I had a fantastic - but also fantastically exhausting weekend. I took a long weekend to celebrate my birthday and it was a weekend full of good food, tasty treats, book shopping, cocktails, a lot of walking and… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In
BUNNY by Mona Awad
Rating: 4 / 5 After seeing a lot of mixed reviews for BUNNY by Mona Awad, I was even more curious to pick up a copy! It seemed like a perfect pick for spooky season, so I picked it up on a whim this month! BUNNY follows Samantha Mackey, a student in a small MFA… Continue reading BUNNY by Mona Awad
MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM by Grady Hendrix
Rating: 4 / 5 After reading and really enjoying THE SOUTHERN BOOK CLUB'S GUIDE TO SLAYING VAMPIRES and FINAL GIRLS by Grady Hendrix, I knew I needed to go back into the backlist for more books! This VHS style cover kept catching my eye, so I finally picked up MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM last month.… Continue reading MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM by Grady Hendrix
WELL MATCHED by Jen DeLuca
I received a gifted galley of WELL MATCHED by Jen DeLuca for an honest review. Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review! Publication Date: 10/19/2021 Rating: 4 / 5 WELL MATCHED is the third book in Jen DeLuca's Well Met series which revolves around a small town… Continue reading WELL MATCHED by Jen DeLuca