Here’s the rules: This week’s prompt comes from Jodie at Witty & Sarcastic Book Club. This prompt is inspired by Redcap, who is an Unseelie Fae that survives on the blood of humans. This week’s question to answer is: What are some of your favorite “bloody” books? Obviously […]
As a book lover, my TBR list grows at what seems to be an exponential rate. Sometimes I look back and recall exactly why I added them. But sometimes I just can’t remember why they are on there. Today’s topic is all about books I’ve added to my […]
I was recently nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award by Brooke and Kevin from Quill Quotes, to whom I am truly grateful. I was debating whether or not to post it this week or hold off for a bit, but I figured … why not? It could help […]
Here’s the rules: Today is Calcifer’s birthday! (That’s Kristy’s very handsome dog). For those of you who don’t know, Cal was named after a fire demon from Howl’s Moving Castle! That is why this week’s prompt is: What is your favorite book with demons in it? Ooooh, this […]
This week’s prompt is supposed to be books that give off summer vibes, but I’m just not feeling that topic. Mainly because summer is my least favorite season, but also because we have some other, more pressing issues. Instead, I’d rather highlight Pride month, and talk about ten […]
2020 is shaping up to be a truly difficult year. Each month has been harder than the last, and May was rough on so many levels. I’ve continued to find comfort and escape in reading, both from stressful events in the world and in my personal life. I’ve […]
Night Spinner Author: Addie Thorley Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: February 11, 2020 Publisher: Page Street Kids Series: Night Spinner #1 TRIGGER WARNINGS: child soldiers, torture, war, murder, starvation, gore Before the massacre at Nariin, Enebish was one of the greatest warriors in the Sky King’s Imperial Army: […]
My Dark Vanessa Author: Kate Elizabeth Russell Genre: General Fiction, Contemporary, Adult Publication Date: March 10, 2020 Publisher: William Morrow TRIGGER WARNING: rape, grooming, emotional abuse/manipulation, substance use, suicide Exploring the psychological dynamics of the relationship between a precocious yet naïve teenage girl and her magnetic and manipulative […]
A Curse So Dark and Lonely Author: Brigid Kemmerer Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: January 29, 2019 Publisher: Bloomsbury YA Series: Cursebreakers #1 TRIGGER WARNING: cancer, kidnapping, threat of sexual assault, gore, violence, off-page parental death Fall in love. Break the curse. Cursed by a powerful enchantress to […]
House of Earth and Blood Author: Sarah J. Maas Genre: Fantasy, NA Publication Date: March 3, 2020 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Series: Crescent City #1 TRIGGER WARNING: drug use, murder, gore Bound by blood. Tempted by desire. Unleashed by destiny. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life — working hard […]
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