By: Manuela Soares Hello all is well and everyone is staying warm. I've been in a bit of a reading slump the last few months, so I haven't finished many books, but here’s what I have read over the last few months, what I’m currently reading, and what I want to read soon. Recent Reads:... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares I love retellings and love reading new takes on classic favorites; this was so good! The start was a little slow, but it picked up, and I got sucked into the story and the world. It's got so many tropes that I enjoy reading and the world-building is phenomenal. The map, in... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I haven't read any fake dating stories in a long time, and this one caught my eye. It's so cute and such an emotional journey. Reese and Oliver are such great characters that feel so real, and I loved reading how their relationship evolved through the book. So many stories that... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was a fantastic read! It was well written and I enjoyed how it unfolded. In a world where memories are palpable, and there's something out there that wants them, what is a person to do? Jemma is a fantastic character, and alongside her companion Raven, Edgar, they go on wild... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 TW: Lite Domestic and sexual violence. Animal Death. Lite Gore. This was an incredible and enthralling read, it intrigued me from the start and had me burning through the pages. I love horror stories, especially when mixed with paranormal elements and suspense, and this combined them all beautifully; be sure to... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love a good horror/paranormal story and this did not disappoint! This follows Kitt, who by all accounts grew up having a 'normal' upbringing. When her grandmother Bella dies, Kitt is thrust into a world she had no idea existed and is tasked with a family legacy that she has little... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was one hell of a read! This is a must-read if you're a fan of stories with a little bit of sci-fi, horror, supernatural elements, and elements of Frankenstein. This YA Sci-Fi opens with a letter/confession from Hemmingway Jones stating that the following story is not a diary but a... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares Hello, all and hump day, readers! We’ve reached the middle of another week, making it time to catch up with what’s being read! WWW Wednesday is a weekly reading update hosted by Taking on a World of Words. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This YA Horror is a perfect book to read during the Fall season. The story is told in three parts, The New Life, The Ghoul Gang, and Halloween. The New Life is from Simon's POV, he's new to Ravenswood, North Carolina, and comes to learn that the town is no ordinary... Continue Reading →
By: Manuela Soares "All aboard the Jolly Roger-if you dare." Retellings and mythology are two of my favorite types of stories to read as I love seeing how someone can take something so well-known and loved and spin it to make it something new and exciting. This mixes some Greek mythology with bits of Peter... Continue Reading →
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