I'm Leah! The woman behind Leah's Books, a blog where I write book reviews and post other bookish content.
Capture the Crown Author: Jennifer Estep Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: July 6, 2021 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: Gargoyle Queen #1 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: violence, torture, murder Bestselling author Jennifer […]
I finished May with 16 ARCs left to be read, and 1 that I had read and not yet reviewed. I’m so proud of the progress that I made in June! My ratio is currently at 90%, and I couldn’t be happier. I got approved for 2 new […]
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky Author: Kwame Mbalia Genre: MG Fantasy Publication Date: October 15, 2019 Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents Series: Tristan Strong #1 CONTENT WARNING: grief, brief mention of slavery Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save […]
This week’s topic is the most anticipated releases for the second half of 2021. There are a lot of great books that have been released, and a bunch on my radar for the second half of the year. I’ve been fortunate enough to get approved for ARCs of […]
Moshkeleh the Thief: A Rediscovered Novel Author: Sholem Aleichem Genre: Yiddish Literature Publication Date: September 1, 2021 Publisher: The Jewish Publication Society Thank you to Edelweiss for providing me an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: antisemitism This first English translation […]
Five Total Strangers Author: Natalie D. Richards Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: October 6, 2020 Publisher: Dreamscape Media CONTENT WARNING: grief, blood, mention of cancer, car accident, violence, stalking, murder A hitched ride home in a snow storm turns sinister when one of the passengers is plotting for the […]
Half Sick of Shadows Author: Laura Sebastian Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: July 6, 2021 Publisher: Ace Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: suicide, bullying, brief mention of rape, brief mention of animal […]
Here’s how it works: We’re a little more than halfway through the year and that is why this week’s prompt is: What has been some of your favorite books this year? I’ve read some really great books this year, so it’s obviously going to be hard to pick […]
The wonderful Riddhi has nominated me for the Blogger Recognition Award this week! She’s amazing and a great blogger, so if you haven’t checked out her blog, Whispering Stories, you totally should do it now. Thanks Riddhi, I appreciate it. The Rules: Thank the blogger/s who nominated you […]
Spinning Silver Author: Naomi Novik Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: July 10, 2018 Publisher: Del Ray CONTENT WARNING: antisemitism, alcoholism, death of a child, death, child abuse, mention of rape Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father’s inability to collect his debts has left […]
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