Here’s how it works: We all have those little pet peeves and things that instantly ruin or pull us out of a story. That is why today’s prompt is: what is something in a book that instantly pulls you out of the story? There’s so many things that […]
The Rules of Magic Author: Alice Hoffman Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: October 10, 2017 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Series: Practical Magic #0.2 CONTENT WARNING: mention of statutory rape, mention of death of an animal, alcohol abuse, death of a parent, grief, mention of suicide, mention of addiction, mention […]
I finished November with 9 ARCs left to be read. I got approved for a whopping 7 new ARCs in November, 3 of which I was absolutely dying to get my hands on! In case you’re wondering, they were the Karen M. McManus, Hall Neil, and Dahlia Adler […]
This week’s prompt is: Bookish Memories (Share stories of your reading life as a child, events you’ve gone to, books that made an impression on you, noteworthy experiences with books, authors you’ve met, etc. Reminisce with me!) I was one of those kids that started reading ridiculously early. […]
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow Author: Jessica Townsend Genre: MG Fantasy Publication Date: October 27, 2020 Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Series: Nevermoor #3 CONTENT WARNING: animal attack, violence, bigotry, mention of death Morrigan Crow and her friends have survived their first year as proud scholars of […]
Shadow of Night Author: Deborah Harkness Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: July 10, 2012 Publisher: Viking Adult Series: All Souls Trilogy #2 CONTENT WARNING: misogyny, mention of miscarriage, mention of death of a child, mention of death, violence, blood, mention of torture, mention of suicide, confinement A Discovery of […]
Beasts of a Little Land Author: Juhea Kim Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: December 7, 2021 Publisher: HarperAudio Thank you to libro.fm for providing me with an ALC of this audiobook. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: murder, violence, rape, mention of addiction, mention of […]
Here’s how it works: Hanukkah is coming up soon so the prompt today is: What are some books by Jewish authors that you have enjoyed? Hanukkah starts on Sunday, and I’m looking forward to it! The family is coming over to spend some time, light the menorah, enjoy […]
A History of Wild Places Author: Shea Ernshaw Genre: Mystery Publication Date: December 7, 2021 Publisher: Atria Books Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: infidelity, death, drug use, suicide, mention of death […]
You’ll Be the Death of Me Author: Karen M. McManus Genre: YA Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: November 30, 2021 Publisher: Delacorte Press CONTENT WARNING: death of a parent, drug use, death, murder, violence, blood From the author of One of Us Is Lying comes a brand new addictive thriller. Ivy, Mateo […]
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