I'm Leah! The woman behind Leah's Books, a blog where I write book reviews and post other bookish content.
Vicious Author: V.E. Schwab Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: September 24, 2013 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Villains #1 CONTENT WARNING: reference to child abuse (off-page), substance use, violence, death, torture, harm to an animal A masterful tale of ambition, jealousy, desire, and superpowers. Victor and Eli started out as […]
Unorthodox Love Author: Heidi Shertok Genre: Romance Publication Date: July 11, 2023 Publisher: Alcove Press Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: infertility, homophobia, blood Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood […]
There are some things that can make me immediately want to pick up a book. You know what I mean—all you have to do is know that a book is going to be coming out and you already want to get your hands on it. Well, if you’re […]
Skin of the Sea Author: Natasha Bowen Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: November 9, 2021 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Series: Skin of the Sea #1 CONTENT WARNING: violence, enslavement, death, suicide, gore, blood, grief A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. Simi […]
The Perfumist of Paris Author: Alka Joshi Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: March 28, 2023 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Series: The Jaipur Trilogy #3 The final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must […]
This week’s topic is a really interesting one. I’ve never actually thrown a dinner party, but once I do, I’ll know that I’ve reached the pinnacle of adulting. Along with actually folding the laundry right after I take it out of the dryer, right? If I could invite […]
Painted Devils Author: Margaret Owen Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: May 16, 2023 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Series: Little Thieves #2 Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ARC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: verbal and physical abuse, […]
While I would love to spend all day lounging around on the couch/bed/other comfortable spot and reading all day, life has other things in mind. This week’s topic is all about the things that get in the way of reading, and take up my time. Obviously, time that […]
Jews in the Garden: A Holocaust Survivor, the Fate of His Family, and the Secret History of Poland in World War II Author: Judy Rakowsky Genre: History/War Publication Date: July 11, 2023 Publisher: Sourcebooks Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for providing me with an ARC of this […]
The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill Author: Rowenna Miller Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: March 28, 2023 Publisher: Redhook Thank you to Redhook and Angela Man for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: misogyny In the early 1900s, two sisters must […]
