I'm Leah! The woman behind Leah's Books, a blog where I write book reviews and post other bookish content.
When We Make It Author: Elisabet Velasquez Genre: YA Contemporary/Poetry Publication Date: August 30, 2022 Publisher: Dial Books Thank you to YABC and Dial Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. My review of this book was originally posted […]
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this week I’m highlighting some of my favorite Latinx (or Latine, if you prefer) authors. And there’s so many great ones to choose from, so here’s just a few of my favorites: Who are some of your favorite Latinx/Latine authors?
The Witch in the Well Author: Camilla Bruce Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: September 6, 2022 Publisher: Tor Books Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: grief, murder, mention of bullying, miscarriage, […]
Bronze Drum: A Novel of Sisters and War Author: Phong Nguyen Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: August 9, 2022 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: murder, violence, […]
Ruination: A League of Legends Novel Author: Anthony Reynolds Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: September 6, 2022 Publisher: Orbit Thank you to Orbit Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: blood, gore, violence, murder Camavor is a brutal […]
As a reader with limited disposable income, I rely very heavily on ARCs and the library to access books. So when I do have a little bit of money to spend, I want to make sure that it’s on a book that I really love and want to […]
August was a more relaxing month, and I got more reading done. My mom is doing a lot better, and things have calmed down at home, although I used that time to take care of more of my own health issues. Reading is my number one coping skill, […]
Eternal Rider Author: Larissa Ione Genre: Paranormal Romance Publication Date: August 9, 2022 Publisher: Forever Series: Lords of Deliverance #1 Thank you to Forever for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: violence, blood, gore, murder, plagues, drugging, torture, […]
Akata Witch Author: Nnedi Okorafor Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: April 14, 2011 Publisher: Viking Children’s Series: The Nsibidi Scripts #1 CONTENT WARNING: bullying, silence, blood, gore, murder of children Sunny doesn’t seem to fit in anywhere. The reason why will change her life forever. Sunny Nwazue lives […]
Since September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to highlight books that include good mental health representation. And I’ve read a few that have some really good depictions of characters with various mental health issues depicted on page. Here are some of my favorites: […]
