This week’s topic was supposed to be favorite bookstores or bookstores I’d love to visit, but since I try not to buy too many books, I tend to avoid bookstores. It’s kind of like not going to a bar if you’re not going to drink. So instead, I […]
The Everlasting Rose Author: Dhonielle Clayton Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: March 5, 2019 Publisher: Freeform Series: The Belles #2 CONTENT WARNING: blood, violence, suicide, mention of torture Nothing is what it seems in this must-read sequel to the instant New York Times best seller. With a price […]
This Golden Flame Author: Emily Victoria Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: February 2, 2021 Publisher: Inkyard Press CONTENT WARNING: violence, grief Orphaned and forced to serve her country’s ruling group of scribes, Karis wants nothing more than to find her brother, long ago shipped away. But family bonds […]
I finished August with 18 ARCs left to be read. I’ve set a goal for myself to have my ARCs read at least a month in advance, and I’ve managed to successfully do that with my NetGalley ARCs this month. Plus, since slowing down on requesting, I’m starting […]
Fall is absolutely my season. I love the chill in the air, the changing leaves, pumpkin everything, apple-picking, even the holidays. So naturally, I also love fall-themed covers. Here’s some book covers that make me think of fall: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig — this one is […]
Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail Author: Ashley Herring Blake Genre: Romance Publication Date: November 22, 2022 Publisher: Berkley Books Series: Bright Falls #2 Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: mention of […]
The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond Author: Amanda Glaze Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: October 4, 2022 Publisher: Union Square Co. Thank you to Union Square Co. for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: misogyny, death of […]
This week’s topic is typographic book covers, or those that have a design that is all or nearly all words. It was submitted by Mareli @ Elza Reads. I have a tendency to choose books with striking covers, and sometimes the simplicity of a cover that just includes […]
Hex Appeal Author: Kate Johnson Genre: Romance Publication Date: October 1, 2022 Publisher: One More Chapter Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: murder, brief mention of gore, mention of […]
Ten Years Gone Author: Jonathan Dunsky Genre: Mystery Publication Date: May 31, 2017 Publisher: Lion Cub Publishing Series: Adam Lapid Mysteries #1 Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: Holocaust flashbacks, trauma, grief, […]
