Rating: 4 / 5 TO KILL A SHADOW by Katherine Quinn is set in a world under a curse. The sun goddess has abandoned the world leaving them in darkness leaving everyone struggling to survive. As the book opens, Kiara Frey is preparing to say goodbye to her younger brother as he is set to… Continue reading TO KILL A SHADOW by Katherine Quinn
Month: February 2025
REVOLVE by Kimberly Davis Basso
Rating: 5 / 5 REVOLVE by Kimberly Davis Basso is the author's second short story collection. This one draws inspiration from the classics in horror literature and fairytales and more. The collection is made up of twelve short stories and one short novella, each with a different take on the genre. I really had a… Continue reading REVOLVE by Kimberly Davis Basso
THE WEEKEND GUESTS by Liza North
I received a gifted copy of THE WEEKEND GUESTS by Liza North from Harper Collins. THE WEEKEND GUESTS finds five friends from their college days reuniting. Together with their partners and children, Aline, Sienna, Rob, Michael, and Brandon have come together for the first time in years at the beautiful, newly renovated cliffside home of… Continue reading THE WEEKEND GUESTS by Liza North
PEOPLE WILL TALK by Kieran Scott
I received a complimentary copy of PEOPLE WILL TALK by Kieran Scott. Thank you to Simon and Schuster for the gifted copy! Rating: 3.5 / 5 PEOPLE WILL TALK centers on the Frank family's annual party. Attending are Peter Frank's girlfriend Maya, his ex-girlfriend Catherine, and his son's aunt Leanne. The three women are gathered… Continue reading PEOPLE WILL TALK by Kieran Scott
Monday Reading Check In
Happy Monday, my friends! I had a pretty chill weekend. Kylee and I spent most of it in our PJs, reading for a quick weekend vlog and working on my crochet hearts for the Crochet Along I've joined. I am very far from convinced that I'll keep up because I've been working on it pretty… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In
ALL RHODES LEAD HERE by Mariana Zapata
I received a complimentary copy of ALL RHODES LEAD HERE by Mariana Zapata from Avon Books! Rating: 4 / 5 ALL RHODES LEAD HERE follows Aurora as she returns to her hometown of Pagosa Springs. Ora's recently broken up with her practically married boyfriend which has put her both her life and her career in… Continue reading ALL RHODES LEAD HERE by Mariana Zapata
REST STOP by Nat Cassidy
Rating: 5 / 5 REST STOP by Nat Cassidy is a horror novella following Abe. Abe is making a late night drive to see his grandmother in the hospital. His relationship with her is contentious, so he's been procrastinating this trip, but the time has finally come. He makes a rest stop to fuel up… Continue reading REST STOP by Nat Cassidy
IDLE GROUNDS by Krystelle Bamford
I received a gifted copy of IDLE GROUNDS by Krystelle Bamford from Scribner Books! Publication Date: 2/11/2025 IDLE GROUNDS follows a group of kids in the late 1980s. At a family gathering, a group of cousins are left to their own devices while all of the adult relatives talk. When one of their group goes… Continue reading IDLE GROUNDS by Krystelle Bamford
MIRANDA IN RETROGRADE by Lauren Layne
Thank you to Gallery Books for the gifted copy of MIRANDA IN RETROGRADE by Lauren Layne! Rating: 4 / 5 MIRANDA IN RETROGRADE follows the title character who is a popular physics professor. When she's passed over for tenure because she's a bit too public and popular, she is invited to take a year's sabbatical.… Continue reading MIRANDA IN RETROGRADE by Lauren Layne
Monday Reading Check In
Happy Monday, friends! I had a busy, and good weekend, but boy am I exhausted! I had a new dining room table delivered on Friday after years of looking for one in the configuration I wanted and four chairs all of which required moving and assembly... two chairs and a table were done before I… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In