Book Tour: Deep in the Fen by Lili Wilkinson

Summary: Merry doesn’t need a happily-ever-after. Her life in the charming, idyllic town of Candlecott is fine just as it is. Simple, happy, and with absolutely no magic. Magic only ever leads to trouble. But Merry’s best friend, Teddy, is joining the Toadmen—a secret society who specialize in backward thinking and suspiciously supernatural traditions—and Merry is determined to stop him. Even…

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Book Tour: Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy Book Review

I am so so excited to share Six Truths and a Lie with you today!! Special shout out to TBR and Beyond for hosting and having me on the tour. Check out the full tour here! Summary: Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of a deadly attack in this timely and harrowing examination of Americas justice system, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Samira Ahmed. As fireworks pop at a rowdy Fourth of…

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Book Tour: Cursed Cruise by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren Book Review

Bringing you a spooky read today. You can check out the full book tour here! Summary: From the authors of Horror Hotel , called “fast-paced and freaky” by #1 NYT bestselling author Kendare Blake, comes another addictive YA horror about a group of teen ghost hunters who are invited to travel onboard a haunted historic cruise ship. All aboard… After their fateful stay at the Hearst Hotel, the…

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Review: Vampire Venture: poems by LindaAnn LoSchiavo

Summary: “Vampire Ventures” beckons readers to embrace the mystique of the shadow sphere and savor the forbidden allure of encounters with the undead — be it a moonlit rendezvous, an otherworldly romance, or a seductive soiree thrown by the enigmatic Count himself. In a realm where immortal desires and human emotions intertwine, 19 poems use the tropes of popular culture to explore the paradox…

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Book Tour: The Stricken by Morgan Shamy Book Review

Today is my stop on The Stricken by Morgan Shamy book tour hosted by TBR and Beyond! You can find the full book tour here. Summary: What if our spirits walk to another life while our bodies sleep? Every day in Clara’s world, a dark cloud descends upon her town. The storm comes like clockwork, erasing everyone’s memories. Everyone except Clara. But after Clara’s father mysteriously disappears,…

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Book Tour: A Cursed Son by Day Leitao Book Review

I am excited to bring you another gem, A Cursed Son by Day Leitao, on a TBR and beyond book tour. You can check out the full tour here. Summary: In her dreams, he envelops her in love. In real life, he imprisons her in ice. Assassin, liar, impersonator—dreamer. As a royal decoy, trained to replace the Krastel princess even in a political marriage, Astra’s life is not her own. With a duty like…

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Book Review: Dead Girl Fighting (New Order Series Book 2) by Ann Noser

My Summary: Stranded alone outside the fenced city limits, SILVIA WOOD must choose between survival or surrender. After secrets have been revealed that alter everything she believed to be true, Silvia must find her way across miles of green wilderness and deserted highway to convince someone from her past to help her change the future. Food and water are scarce, strangers are scary, and it…

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Book Review: Dead Girl Running (New Order Series Book 1) by Ann Noser

Summary: Eight years ago, SILVIA WOOD’s father died in an industrial accident. After suffering through years of Psychotherapy Services and Mandated Medications dealing with her loss, she longs to work in Botanical Sciences. When the Occupation Exam determines she must work in Mortuary Sciences instead, she wonders if the New Order assigned her to the morgue to push her over the edge. To appease…

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BOOK TOUR: MY THROAT AN OPEN GRAVE BY TORI BOVALINO BOOK REVIEW

I am sharing another wonderful YA title with you today! It is my stop on the My Throat an Open Grave book tour. You can find the full tour schedule here. Summary: Labyrinth meets folk horror in this darkly romantic tale of a girl who wishes her baby brother away to the Lord of the WoodGrowing up in the small town of Winston, Pennsylvania feels like drowning. Leah goes to church every Sunday,…

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Book Review: The Dead Take the Train by Cassandra Khaw

Summary: Julie Crews is a coked-up, burnt-out thirty-something who packs a lot of magic into her small body. She’s been trying to establish herself in the NYC magic scene, and she’ll work the most gruesome gigs to claw her way to the top. Julie is desperate for a quick career boost to break the dead-end grind, but her pleas draw the attention of an eldritch god who is hungry for revenge. Her…

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Book Tour: Disciples of Chaos by M.K. Lobb Book Review

As always, it is a pleasure to be apart of TBR and Beyond’s book tours. I am excited to present to you the second book in the Seven Faceless Saints Duology, Disciples of Chaos. Check out the other amazing blogger on the tour here. Summary: In this thrilling sequel to Seven Faceless Saints, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco, Roz and Damian must face their destiny as the…

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Book Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

What is a person, if not the marks they leave behind? She has learned to step between the thorny weeds, but there are some cuts that cannot be avoided—a memory, a photograph, a name Summary: A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget. France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she…

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Book Tour: Book Review of RED by Annie Cardi

As always, I am thrilled to be apart of a TBR and Beyond book tour. Want to check out the full tour? Chick here! Summary: Moving to Hawthorne was something Tess and her mom never anticipated, but after Tess’s mom loses her job, it’s their only option. Tess’s grandparents welcome them into their home, but with the condition that Tess and her mom attend church, something Mom isn’t too pleased…

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7 Books I am excited for in 2024

Who am I? I’ve compiled a list of books that have not been released yet, but I PLAN to read. It all began when Empire of the Damned popped up on my radar. From there, I delved into book groups and sifted through countless new release emails to create a comprehensive list of upcoming reads. So, here we are, with a list that keeps on growing. *dates are subject to change, I don’t control the…

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New Year, new Goals: Welcome 2024

It’s hard to believe, like most years, that another year is coming to a close. In 2023, I found myself in a reading slump as I struggled through the back-to-school season. However, I managed to gobble up 11 books over winter break and was able to reach my reading goal of 65 books! What are my reading goals? In 2024, I want to focus on reading unhinged horror novels. This year, I ventured into…

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Wrapping Up the year: $1019.38 in books

Another year is coming to an end, thus I feel the need to divulge my book spending habits with the world. If you recall, I was disturbed when I realized how much money I was spending on books in 2021, which led to a decision to exclusively read from libraries for one year. Throughout that magical year of reading for free, I really reflected the cost of reading and was unsettling by how much…

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Wrapping Up Year: 6 Books I didn't like in 2023

I do not usually talk about the books I do not like. Normally, I will skip over reviewing those titles or decided not to write a detailed review. This year, I saved them to put them all in one place. One list of the books I didn’t like in 2023. Most of the books listed I rated 3/5 stars. To me that means the book wasn’t poorly written but was not a good match for me as a reader. 1. The Woman in…

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