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Book Review

SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS by Braidee Otto

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I received a gifted copy of SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS by Braidee Otto from The Dial Press / Random House! Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 2/3/2026 (this edition) SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS follows Princess Aella. She was not all that her father wanted her to be, so she was sent to the Aiviary. On the… Continue reading SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS by Braidee Otto

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THE SURVIVOR by Andrew Reid

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I received a gifted copy of THE SURVIVOR by Andrew Reid from Minotaur Books and Macmillan Audio! Publication Day: 3/24/2026Rating: 4.5 / 5 THE SURVIVOR begins by following Ben. Fired on his first day at his new job, he doesn't believe that things can get worse. They definitely do. While getting on the train, he… Continue reading THE SURVIVOR by Andrew Reid

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KILLING ME SOFTLY by Sandie Jones

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of KILLING ME SOFTLY by Sandie Jones from Macmillan Audio. Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 3/31/2026 KILLING ME SOFTLY follows Charlie and Freya. Once the happiest of couples, a blow up at Charlie's boss' dinner party throws everything off. Worse yet, police come to the door the next morning… Continue reading KILLING ME SOFTLY by Sandie Jones

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SERVED HIM RIGHT by Lisa Unger

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Thank you to Harlequin Audio and Netgalley for the gifted ALC of SERVED HIM RIGHT by Lisa Unger! Publication Date: 3/10/2026Rating: 3.5 / 5 SERVED HIM RIGHT follows a group of friends, starting with an EXorcism. No, not that type of exorcism. This is a brunch amongst friends to celebrate Ana's recent breakup with a… Continue reading SERVED HIM RIGHT by Lisa Unger

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EVERYONE IN THIS BANK IS A THIEF by Benjamin Stevenson

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of EVERYONE IN THIS BANK IS A THIEF by Benjamin Stevenson from Macmillan Audio. Rating: 3.5 / 5 EVERYONE IN THIS BANK IS A THIEF is the fourth installment in the Ernest Cunningham mystery series. This time Ernest is at the bank with his fiancee when a robber arrives.… Continue reading EVERYONE IN THIS BANK IS A THIEF by Benjamin Stevenson

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YOU DID NOTHING WRONG by C.G. Drews

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I received a gifted copy of YOU DID NOTHING WRONG by C.G. Drews from Macmillan Audio! Publication Date: 3/17/2026Rating: 4.5 / 5 YOU DID NOTHING WRONG follows single mother Elodie. She gave birth to her son Jude at a very young age and her life has been very unstable. Jude is very tempermental and she's… Continue reading YOU DID NOTHING WRONG by C.G. Drews

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CABERET IN FLAME by Hache Pueyo

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I received a gifted eARC of CABERET IN FLAME by Hache Pueyo from Tor Publishing and Netgalley. Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 3/10/2026 CABERET IN FLAME is a translated novel, set in an alternate Brazil where guls have a lot of power. Guls are vampire type entities, people who live on human blood, flesh, and… Continue reading CABERET IN FLAME by Hache Pueyo

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THE STOLEN LIFE OF COLETTE MARCEAU by Kristin Harmel

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Rating: 4 / 5 THE STOLEN LIFE OF COLETTE MARCEAU by Kristin Harmel follows the title character. She has been a jewel thief for nearly her entire life, stealing from those who deserve it and donating the funds to those with a need. This begins during WWII. When he and her mother see the Germans… Continue reading THE STOLEN LIFE OF COLETTE MARCEAU by Kristin Harmel

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NOBODY’S BABY by Olivia Waite

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I received a gifted copy of NOBODY'S BABY by Olivia Waite from Tordotcom Publishing and Macmillan Audio. Publication Date: 3/10/2026Rating: 4 / 5 NOBODY'S BABY is the sequel to MURDER BY MEMORY, a series of novellas set aboard the HMS Fairweather. The spaceship is a luxury passenger liner in a future where people can backup… Continue reading NOBODY’S BABY by Olivia Waite

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QUEEN OF FACES by Petra Lord

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I received a gifted copy of QUEEN OF FACES by Petra Lord from Macmillan Audio! Publication Date: 2/2/2026Rating: 4.5 / 5 QUEEN OF FACES is set in a world where a person's self can be moved between bodies. Anabelle is trapped in a male body, one that is quickly breaking down. She's been hoping to… Continue reading QUEEN OF FACES by Petra Lord