I'm Leah! The woman behind Leah's Books, a blog where I write book reviews and post other bookish content.
September was a relatively busy month. While addressing my health issues, my doctors decided to change up some of my medications, which caused side effects including crippling fatigue, making it hard to function. Luckily this wasn’t until closer to the end of the month, so I still managed […]
This week’s topic was supposed to be favorite bookstores or bookstores I’d love to visit, but since I try not to buy too many books, I tend to avoid bookstores. It’s kind of like not going to a bar if you’re not going to drink. So instead, I […]
The Everlasting Rose Author: Dhonielle Clayton Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: March 5, 2019 Publisher: Freeform Series: The Belles #2 CONTENT WARNING: blood, violence, suicide, mention of torture Nothing is what it seems in this must-read sequel to the instant New York Times best seller. With a price […]
This Golden Flame Author: Emily Victoria Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: February 2, 2021 Publisher: Inkyard Press CONTENT WARNING: violence, grief Orphaned and forced to serve her country’s ruling group of scribes, Karis wants nothing more than to find her brother, long ago shipped away. But family bonds […]
I finished August with 18 ARCs left to be read. I’ve set a goal for myself to have my ARCs read at least a month in advance, and I’ve managed to successfully do that with my NetGalley ARCs this month. Plus, since slowing down on requesting, I’m starting […]
Fall is absolutely my season. I love the chill in the air, the changing leaves, pumpkin everything, apple-picking, even the holidays. So naturally, I also love fall-themed covers. Here’s some book covers that make me think of fall: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig — this one is […]
Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail Author: Ashley Herring Blake Genre: Romance Publication Date: November 22, 2022 Publisher: Berkley Books Series: Bright Falls #2 Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: mention of […]
The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond Author: Amanda Glaze Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: October 4, 2022 Publisher: Union Square Co. Thank you to Union Square Co. for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: misogyny, death of […]
This week’s topic is typographic book covers, or those that have a design that is all or nearly all words. It was submitted by Mareli @ Elza Reads. I have a tendency to choose books with striking covers, and sometimes the simplicity of a cover that just includes […]
Hex Appeal Author: Kate Johnson Genre: Romance Publication Date: October 1, 2022 Publisher: One More Chapter Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: murder, brief mention of gore, mention of […]
