Month: March 2023

Book Review

AN UNWANTED GUEST by Shari Lapena

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Rating: 3.5 / 5 AN UNWANTED GUEST by Shari Lapena is set in a mountain lodge in the Catskills, a destination that is meant to be a cozy retreat for its guests. When a storm settles in and cuts them off from the outside world and further complicates things with a power outage, things go… Continue reading AN UNWANTED GUEST by Shari Lapena

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HIM STANDING by Richard Wagamese

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Rating: 3.5 / 5 HIM STANDING by Richard Wagamese follows Lucas Smoke. Lucas learned the art of carving from his Ojibway grandfather and he has a lot of talent. His carvings gain a lot of attention, including that of a man in need of a spirit mask. This dark stranger makes Lucas an incredible offer,… Continue reading HIM STANDING by Richard Wagamese

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WHAT HAVE WE DONE by Alex Finlay

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Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, and the author for the complimentary advance readers' edition of WHAT HAVE WE DONE by Alex Finlay. Publication Date: 3/7/2023 Rating: 4 / 5 WHAT HAVE WE DONE follows a group of people who once upon a time were in the same abusive group home. Each of… Continue reading WHAT HAVE WE DONE by Alex Finlay

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MISSING CLARISSA by Ripley Jones

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I received a gifted advanced copy of MISSING CLARISSA by Ripley Jones from Wednesday Books. Publication Date: 3/7/2023Rating: 4 / 5 MISSING CLARISSA is a YA thriller following two best friends, Blair and Cameron. In 1999, popular and pretty cheerleader Clarissa Campbell disappeared. It is a story that made headlines, but and no answers were… Continue reading MISSING CLARISSA by Ripley Jones

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POSTER GIRL by Veronica Roth

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I received this edition in a Fairyloot box. I have generally enjoyed reading dystopian stories and seeing how the author envisions the future, so was excited for this one. Rating: 4 / 5 POSTER GIRL by Veronica Roth follows Sonya, the young woman raised by the now ousted ruling party. There's was a world that… Continue reading POSTER GIRL by Veronica Roth

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THE THIRTEENTH HOUR by Trudie Skies

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Rating: 3.5 / 5 THE THIRTEENTH HOUR by Trudie Skies is the first book in the author's The Cruel Gods series. It is a steampunk fantasy set in a steam powered world ruled by gods who demand worship. Each god has full sway over their own created people which gives the city of Chime a… Continue reading THE THIRTEENTH HOUR by Trudie Skies

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GODDESS IN THE MACHINE by Lora Beth Johnson

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Rating: 4 / 5 GODDESS IN THE MACHINE by Lora Beth Johnson is set in the year 3102. Andra wakes up and is surprised and heartbroken to find herself alone instead of waking up from stasis with her family in their new colony. She quickly learns that the rest of the colonists are all dead.… Continue reading GODDESS IN THE MACHINE by Lora Beth Johnson

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MYSTERIOUS WAYS by Abbie Evans

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Rating: 3 / 5 MYSTERIOUS WAYS by Abbie Evans is set in a world where women are in charge, from the Goddess who rules overall, to the queen, to the commanders of the city watch. Isabella is such a commander, tasked with solving many crimes over the course of her career. She has always gone… Continue reading MYSTERIOUS WAYS by Abbie Evans