I received a gifted copy of THE MOON, THE STARS, AND MADAME BUROVA by Ruth Hogan for an honest review - thank you to William Morrow! Rating: 4 / 5 THE MOON, THE STARS, AND MADAME BUROVA is a novel that crosses multiple genres. Imelda Burova inherited a fortune-telling business on the Brighton pier. In… Continue reading THE MOON, THE STARS, AND MADAME BUROVA by Ruth Hogan
Month: July 2022
RIVALS by Katharine McGee
I received a gifted audiobook copy of RIVALS by Katharine McGee from Penguin Random House Audio. Rating: 4 / 5 RIVALS by Katharine McGee is the third novel in the AMERICAN ROYALS series. This is a YA series that takes a look at an alternate vision of the United States, one where Washington accepted the… Continue reading RIVALS by Katharine McGee
ALL SYSTEMS RED by Martha Wells
Rating: 4 / 5 ALL SYSTEMS RED by Martha Wells is the first book in the The Murderbot Diaries series of novellas. We are following Murderbot, a failed killing machine who has hacked their programming and would rather stay in watching television than going out and killing. Murderbot is working with a group of humans… Continue reading ALL SYSTEMS RED by Martha Wells
AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B.B. Alston
Rating: 5 / 5 AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B.B. Alston is a middle grade novel following the titular character. Her older brother Quinton was much beloved by many, by Amari most of all. When she discovers a briefcase in her brother's closet, it and its seemingly magical properties are clearly for her alone.… Continue reading AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS by B.B. Alston
THE ACCIDENTAL PINUP by Danielle Jackson
I received a gifted galley of THE ACCIDENTAL PINUP by Danielle Jackson for an honest review. Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group, PRH Audio, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review! Publication Date: 7/19/2022 THE ACCIDENTAL PINUP follows Cassie, a photographer who specializes in modern takes on pinup photos and using natural lighting… Continue reading THE ACCIDENTAL PINUP by Danielle Jackson
Monday Reading Check In
Happy Monday, friends! This weekend it really felt like summer kicked into high gear. Kylee and I spent much of our time running from the sun and trying to keep cool. I even broke down and turned on the AC... so good luck to me when my energy bill comes! It was a good weekend… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In
AN ARROW TO THE MOON by Emily X.R. Pan
Rating: 4 / 5 I received this beautiful special edition of AN ARROW TO THE MOON by Emily X.R. Pan in a FairyLoot box. I had read and loved the author's THE ASTONISHING COLOR OF AFTER so I was eager to get to this one! AN ARROW TO THE MOON is a Chinese mythology take… Continue reading AN ARROW TO THE MOON by Emily X.R. Pan
I’LL BE YOU by Janelle Brown
Rating: 4 / 5 I'LL BE YOU by Janelle Brown follows a set of identical twins, Sam and Elli. They were once as close as possible, sharing television roles and even sharing identities as they swapped in and out of each other's lives. Now they are estranged. Sam's life has been rough, dealing with addiction… Continue reading I’LL BE YOU by Janelle Brown
THE BODYGUARD by Katherine Center
I received a gifted audiobook copy of THE BODYGUARD by Katherine Center - thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley. Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 7/19/2022 THE BODY GUARD follows bodyguard Hannah and big star Jack. Jack is used to being in the spotlight, but fame comes with some downsides including a stalker. This mega… Continue reading THE BODYGUARD by Katherine Center
HIDE by Kiersten White
I received a gifted copy of HIDE by Kiersten White from Del Rey / Random House. Rating: 3 / 5 HIDE follows a group of people tasked with staying hidden in an abandoned run down amusement park for a week with a big cash prize on the line. The central character is Mack, a woman… Continue reading HIDE by Kiersten White