By: Leah Originally posted on Leah’s Books. This week’s prompt was submitted by Angela @ Reading Frenzy Book Blog, and it’s books with one-word titles. It’s finally starting to look like we’re moving on from the “A ____ of ____ and ____” book title trend, and while I don’t think we’re going to have a... Continue Reading →
Originally posted on Leah's Books. House of Marionne Author: J. Elle Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: August 29, 2023 Publisher: Razorbill Series: House of Marionne #1 Thank you to Razorbill and YA Books Central for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. ★★ CONTENT WARNING: blood, violence, murder... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Engines of Empire Author: R.S. Ford Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: January 18, 2022 Publisher: Orbit Series: The Age of Uprising #1 Thank you to Orbit and Angela Man for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ★★★★ CONTENT WARNING: violence, blood, gore,... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Caesar’s Soldier Author: Alex Gough Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: June 22, 2023 Publisher: Canelo Adventure Series: Mark Antony #1 Thank you to Alex Gough for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. ★★★★★ CONTENT WARNING: suicide, violence, death of a... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. It’s really feeling like summertime now. There are fun things going on, but there’s also some great books coming out! My TBR list is out of control, and I’ve been so focused on reading ARCs that I haven’t had a lot of time for pleasure reading, but there... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant Author: Darci Hannah Genre: Cozy Mystery Publication Date: July 25, 2023 Publisher: Kensington Cozies Series: Beacon Bakeshop #4 Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. ★★★★★ CONTENT WARNING:... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. House of Roots and Ruin Author: Erin A. Craig Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: July 25, 2023 Publisher: Delacorte Press Series: Sisters of the Salt #2 Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah’s Books. 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... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. The Writing Retreat Author: Julia Bartz Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: February 21, 2023 Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books ★★★★ CONTENT WARNING: blood, murder, gore, panic attack, bullying, toxic friendship, drugging, homophobia, suicide Plot Summary A book deal to die for. Five attendees are selected for a month-long writing retreat... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Ward D Author: Freida McFadden Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: May 9, 2023 Publisher: Dreamscape Media Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing me with an ALC of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. ★ Plot Summary Medical student Amy Brenner is spending the night... Continue Reading →
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