I received a gifted copy of RED CITY by Marie Lu from Macmillan Audio! Publication Date: 10/14/2025Rating: 4 / 5 RED CITY is the first book in The New Alchemists series. It is an urban fantasy set in an alternate Los Angeles, a city where underground alchemy creates deadly rivalries. Alchemy can transform nearly any… Continue reading RED CITY by Marie Lu
Month: October 2025
EASY PREY by A.B. Whelan
I received a gifted copy of EASY PREY by A.B. Whelan from the author! Rating: 4 / 5 EASY PREY follows Jules. As the book opens, Jules is going to check on her sister Brooke only to find her dead. The police call it a suicide, but Jules and her parents are not convinced. Brooke… Continue reading EASY PREY by A.B. Whelan
SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS by Miranda Smith
I received a gifted copy of SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS by Miranda Smith from Bantam Books / Random House. Rating: 3.5 / 5 SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS follows Ella Winters. Once upon a time she was at the top after her role as the final girl in a cult classic horror movie. What the world… Continue reading SMILE FOR THE CAMERAS by Miranda Smith
THE WHISTLER by Nick Medina
I received a gifted galley of THE WHISTLER by Nick Medina from PRHAudio! Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 9/16/2025 THE WHISTLER follows Henry, a young man who took up ghost hunting on YouTube. Just when he was feeling like fame was nearly in his grasp, he wound up in a bad accident that left him… Continue reading THE WHISTLER by Nick Medina
Monday Reading Check In
Happy Monday, friends, and happy Halloween week! I can't believe that October is nearly over! I had a fantastic weekend having a bit of fun for my birthday. We went to a Night of the Jack O'lanterns at the local botanic garden Friday night and then spent some time wandering some bookish and foodish places… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In
HUSH, MY DARLING by Leigh Kenny
Rating: 4 / 5 HUSH, MY DARLING by Leigh Kenny is a dark horror thriller following Megan, an American touring Ireland. Megan is driving in a not so great rental car when she must quickly swerve to avoid hitting someone in the road. Instead she winds up hitting a tree. Seemingly in the middle of… Continue reading HUSH, MY DARLING by Leigh Kenny
THE TREASURE HUNTER’S CLUB by Tom Ryan
Rating: 3.5 / 5 THE TREASURE HUNTER'S CLUB by Tom Ryan is a mystery set in Nova Scotia centering on old pirate lore. Years ago, pirates brought treasure into the bay, but were killed before anyone knew where they left it. In the present day, tourists flock to Maple Bay with treasure hunting in mind.… Continue reading THE TREASURE HUNTER’S CLUB by Tom Ryan
NO REST FOR THE WICKED by Rachel Louise Adams
I received a gifted copy of NO REST FOR THE WICKED by Rachel Louise Adams from Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio! Am I late in posting this review? Yes. But waiting did mean that I got to post the black cat cover with a black cat related costume! Publication Day: 9/16/2025Rating: 4 / 5 NO… Continue reading NO REST FOR THE WICKED by Rachel Louise Adams
EXTREMITY by Nicholas Binge
I received a gifted copy of EXTREMITY by Nicholas Binge from Tordotcom Publishing. Publication Date: 9/2/2025 EXTREMITY is set in a not too too distant future. Julia was once a celebrated police detective until something went wrong and she was let go. When billionaire Bruno Donaldson, a man she once went under cover to investigate,… Continue reading EXTREMITY by Nicholas Binge
THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE by Philip Fracassi
I received a gifted copy of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE by Philip Fracassi from Tor Nightfire and a gifted audiobook from Macmillan Audio! Publication Date: 9/30/2025Rating: 4.5 / 5 THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE is set at the titular retirement home. We're primarily following Rose, an elderly lady who begins to believe… Continue reading THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE by Philip Fracassi