I'm Leah! The woman behind Leah's Books, a blog where I write book reviews and post other bookish content.
Time’s Convert Author: Deborah Harkness Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: September 18, 2018 Publisher: Penguin Books Series: All Souls CONTENT WARNING: blood, child abuse, mention of alcoholism, trauma, mention of domestic violence, gore, murder, mention of slavery What does it take to become a vampire? On the battlefields of […]
We’ve all read books with characters who have the coolest jobs. Here’s some I’m jealous of and would love to have: Magical healer — I’d love to be able to just concentrate my energy and heal people. You know, like a medwitch. Art gallery curator — ok, I […]
I know February is a short month, but this one felt like it went by way faster than usual. I’m not sure how I managed to read 2 more books than last month with 3 days less, but I’m not complaining, and I get the feeling I’m going […]
Reminders of Him Author: Colleen Hoover Genre: Romance Publication Date: January 18, 2022 Publisher: Montlake CONTENT WARNING: death, grief, neglect, anxiety, blood, violence, car accident A young mother fights to earn a place in her child’s life—but is there room for her? After serving five years in prison […]
I finished January with 18 ARCs left to be read. In February, I got approved for 11 new ARCs, and I can’t wait to read them all! Fortunately, I got a bunch of ARCs that I’m super thrilled about. I’ve been mindful of the due dates, and have […]
Sometimes I love a book so much, but don’t actually review it on my blog. This can be in the interest of time, or just because I didn’t think I’d have enough to say about it to create an entire blog post. Here’s some of my favorite books […]
The Wolf Den Author: Elodie Harper Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: March 29, 2022 Publisher: Head of Zeus Series: Wolf Den Trilogy #1 Thank you to NetGalley and Head of Zeus Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT […]
Cruel and Unusual Author: Patricia D. Cornwell Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: June 10, 1993 Publisher: Little, Brown Series: Kay Scarpetta #4 CONTENT WARNING: murder, gore, blood, suicide, mention of cancer, grief, mutilation, fatphobia, racial slur 11:05 P.M. Convicted murderer Ronnie Joe Waddell is pronounced dead in the Commonwealth […]
All That Remains Author: Patricia Cornwell Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: June 11, 1992 Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks Series: Kay Scarpetta #3 CONTENT WARNING: death, murder, racism, mention of death of an animal, suicide attempt, blood A killer is stalking young lovers, taking their lives…and leaving just a tantalizing […]
Winter is my favorite season, so is it any surprise that I love reading books set in winter? Here’s some of my favorites: The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi — set in winter, the characters have to visit the Ice Palace in Russia, and I wanted to visit […]
