I'm Leah! The woman behind Leah's Books, a blog where I write book reviews and post other bookish content.
Cool for the Summer Author: Dahlia Adler Genre: YA Contemporary Romance Publication Date: May 11, 2021 Publisher: Wednesday Books Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. Lara’s had eyes for exactly one person throughout her […]
A Vow So Bold and Deadly Author: Brigid Kemmerer Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: January 26, 2021 Publisher: Bloomsbury YA Series: Cursebreakers #3 CONTENT WARNING: mention of cancer, mention of death of a parent, gore, violence, death, torture, mention of domestic violence, mention of infidelity, blood, animal death […]
Today’s topic is book titles that sound like they could be Crayola crayon colors. Crayola crayon color names have only gotten zanier over the years, but there are also some book titles that could work as crayon colors, even if the only people who would really understand would […]
The Light of the Midnight Stars Author: Rena Rossner Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction Publication Date: April 13, 2021 Publisher: Orbit Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: antisemitism, murder, death, grief, rape (off-page) An […]
An Anonymous Girl Author: Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: January 9, 2019 Publisher: Macmillan Audio CONTENT WARNING: infidelity, sexual assault, suicide Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. When Jessica Farris signs up for […]
Rebel Daughter Author: Lori Banov Kaufmann Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: February 9, 2021 Publisher: Delacorte Press CONTENT WARNING: antisemitism, slavery, blood, animal sacrifice, murder, death, violence, death of a parent, death of a child, mention of torture, mention of rape A young woman survives the Jewish revolt […]
Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, was yesterday. It’s an important day for my family, since my father was a Holocaust survivor. We all say “never again,” but the harsh reality is that antisemitism hasn’t gone anywhere. People don’t even bother to hide it, and it comes from everywhere. […]
Thank you so much to Becky @ Becky’s Book Blog for tagging me in this! It’s been a while since she invited me to do this, but better late than never, right? RULES: Link back to the creator, Just Dreamland Link back to the person who tagged you! Answer all the prompts. […]
The Woman in Cabin 10 Author: Ruth Ware Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: June 30, 2016 Publisher: Simon Schuster Audio CONTENT WARNING: mention of cancer and chemotherapy, unwanted sexual advance, alcohol use, anxiety/panic attacks, vomit, murder, blood In this tightly wound, enthralling story reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s works, Lo […]
This week’s prompt is technically “books I’d gladly throw into the ocean,” but of course my mind goes right to YEET! And of course there are a few books that quickly came to mind for a variety of reasons. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde – […]
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