By: Destiny Constantin *I received a free copy of the book from Reedsy Discovery in exchange for my honest review. It is a captivating murder mystery novel full of history, plot twists, and charming characters with wandering minds that lead them on a hunt to find Robin Hood. Story Synopsis: What is a Georgia mountain... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. This Rebel Heart Author: Katherine LockeGenre: Historical Fiction/FantasyPublication Date: April 5, 2022Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: murder, trauma, grief, torture, antisemitism, violence, blood... Continue Reading →
By: Cait Marie Blurb Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in—it isn’t easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town. Raised by a single mother, it’s always been Izumi—or Izzy, because “It’s easier this way”—and her mom against the world. But then Izzy discovers a clue to her... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. Funny You Should Ask Author: Elissa SussmanGenre: RomancePublication Date: April 12, 2022 Publisher: Dell Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for providing me with a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: alcoholism, homophobia ★★★★★ Plot Summary A restless young journalist with big dreams... Continue Reading →
By: Cait Marie Blurb Zaina thought she could run from her secrets, but they have finally caught up to her.She’s willing to risk her life for those she loves, but even that might not be enough to stop what’s coming. Einar has finally let down his guard, but when the woman he trusts takes off... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. The Unbroken Author: C.L. ClarkGenre: FantasyPublication Date: March 23, 2021Publisher: OrbitSeries: Magic of the Lost #1 CONTENT WARNING: violence, racism, blood, gore, torture, death, plague ★★★★ Plot Summary Touraine is a soldier. Stolen as a child and raised to kill and die for the empire, she owes loyalty... Continue Reading →
By: Mariah Brown This is the first book that I have read by authors Ivy Penn and Hope Kingston, and I absolutely loved it. The romance genre is a new genre to me, but I absolutely loved how in depth the characters were with each other and how much they fought against the romance to... Continue Reading →
By: Leah Originally posted on Leah's Books. House of Sky and Breath Author: Sarah J. MaasGenre: FantasyPublication Date: February 15, 2022Publisher: Bloomsbury PublishingSeries: Crescent City #2 CONTENT WARNING: imagery of concentration camps, torture, murder, blood, violence, gore, prejudice, mention of rape, excessive profanity 5 stars Plot Summary The deadliest power. The fiercest passion. The cruelest... Continue Reading →
By: Heather Dowell Title: Marking the DateSeries: Bennu Firebirds, #3.5Author: Cait Marie Series Order:Making the PlayMeeting the StarMissing the BeatMarking the Date Warning: Marking the Date is a follow-up short story to Missing the Beat, the third book in the Bennu Firebirds series which focuses on a group of girl friends who attend the same... Continue Reading →
By: Cait Marie Blurb A lost fae princess searching for a way home.A reluctant king trying to win a war.Tia O’Shea is beginning to lose hope. Hope that she’ll ever say goodbye to the foreign wastelands of Lenya. Hope that she’ll ever see her brother again. With a new king on the throne of Vondur,... Continue Reading →
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