Month: October 2023

Book Review

BLOOD SISTERS by Vanessa Lillie

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I received a gifted copy of BLOOD SISTERS by Vanessa Lillie for an honest review. Thank you to PRH Audio, Berkley Publishing Group and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review! Publication Date: 10/31/2023Rating: 4 / 5 BLOOD SISTERS follows Syd Walker, an archeologist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She is living apart… Continue reading BLOOD SISTERS by Vanessa Lillie

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A Look Back at October…

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And just like that October comes to a close! I'm not ready! I definitely will be trying to continue on with some spooky reading in November! It was a great reading month overall with #Spookoplathon from @xxbeccabumxx, @Halloweekend from @bookswithlexie, and #OwnedOctober from @treereads! I tried to prioritize fitting books for the prompts from my… Continue reading A Look Back at October…

Book Review

THE UNDESIRED by Yrsa Sigurdardottir

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THE UNDESIRED by Yrsa Sigurdardottir is a nordic noir mystery following a few POV characters. Aldis is a young woman working in a juvenile detention center for young boys in Iceland in the 1970s. Her work there leaves her witness to some disturbing circumstances including the death of two of the center's young residents. In… Continue reading THE UNDESIRED by Yrsa Sigurdardottir

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TRESS OF THE EMERALD SEA by Brandon Sanderson

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Rating: 5 / 5 TRESS OF THE EMERALD SEA by Brandon Sanderson is the first of the four surprise books the author wrote. Tress is a young woman who has always lived on an island surrounded by an emerald-green ocean. She's expected to live out her entire life on this island where no one really… Continue reading TRESS OF THE EMERALD SEA by Brandon Sanderson

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HIDDEN PICTURES by Jason Rekulak

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 HIDDEN PICTURES by Jason Rekulak follows Mallory, a young woman and recovering addict. Her sponsor helps connect her with a job opportunity. She's hired by the Maxwells to take care of their five-year-old son Teddy. Mallory is a natural and quickly connects with Teddy and overcomes any lingering doubts the parents… Continue reading HIDDEN PICTURES by Jason Rekulak

Book Review

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST by Travis Baldree

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST by Travis Baldree - thank you to Macmillan Audio! Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 11/7/2023 BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is a prequel to the author's LEGENDS & LATTES, following Viv's recovery after the injury that side-lined her from the battles and the life she's always thought… Continue reading BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST by Travis Baldree

Book Review

Book Feature: AMERICAN GIRL by Wendy Walker

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Thank you partner BiblioLifestyle, Blackstone Publishing, and author Wendy Walker for including me on the book tour for AMERICAN GIRL and for the gifted copy! Pub Date: 10/17/2023 AMERICAN GIRL is the latest release from Wendy Walker. I've really enjoyed her thrillers in the past, so was very excited to be included on the tour… Continue reading Book Feature: AMERICAN GIRL by Wendy Walker

Book Review

THE WISHING GAME by Meg Shaffer

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of THE WISHING GAME by Meg Shaffer thanks to PRH Audio! Rating: 5 / 5 THE WISHING GAME by Meg Shaffer follows Lucy Hart, a young teacher who had a rough childhood. She found comfort in the Clock Island series of books by Jack Masterson and has carried her… Continue reading THE WISHING GAME by Meg Shaffer

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NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of NONE OF THIS WAS TRUE by Lisa Jewell, thank you to Simon & Schuster Audio! Rating: 4.5 / 5 NONE OF THIS WAS TRUE follows Alix and Josie. When they are each celebrating their 45th birthday in a pub, they discover they are birthday twins, not only born… Continue reading NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell