After saying for months I was going to read it, I finally read Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia, published by Del Ray books. This was a book of the month choice for me last year–so long ago I couldn’t even tell you which month! But I finally read it and I’m mad at myself…… Continue reading Book Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Del Ray)
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Book Review: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (Henry Holt)
Last year, in one of the book boxes I ordered, I recieved a copy of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. I was so excited becasue this book has been on my “want to read” list ever since I saw its gorgeous cover in the bookstore. But as a pretty strict TBR reader,…… Continue reading Book Review: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (Henry Holt)
Book Review: The Uploaded by Ferrett Steinmetz (Angry Robot)
I just finished this book that pleasantly surprised me. I received The Uploaded in a used books book box and recently learned that the author, Ferrett Steinmetz, was from Cleveland which is my neck of the woods. For some reason, these facts almost made me think it wasn’t going to be a great read. That,…… Continue reading Book Review: The Uploaded by Ferrett Steinmetz (Angry Robot)
Book Review: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover (Montlake)
One of the book clubs I’m in decided to read Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover this month. I was a little nervous because last summer I read Maybe Someday and hated it but thought this time could be different. Every author deserves more than one chance. This time was…slightly better. Reminders of Him is…… Continue reading Book Review: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover (Montlake)
Book Review: Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds (Katherine Tegen Books)
I know I know–it’s been a while since I’ve posted a book review on here. I don’t typically like posting negative book reviews and I had a bad streak of reading books I rated quite low. But it’s a new month, and I’m going to be more intentional in reviews, good and bad. I just…… Continue reading Book Review: Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds (Katherine Tegen Books)
Book Review: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah (St Martin’s Press)
So, I accidentally joined five book clubs this year. Three are with various friends and two from Instagram and Tiktok–but five clubs are nothing I can’t handle. One that’s meeting this very weekend (which I’m admittedly nervous for since I don’t know everyone) is reading The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. This book was already…… Continue reading Book Review: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah (St Martin’s Press)
ARC Review: Shake That Cream by Ellen Black (E.L. Marker)
Many thanks to Booktasters and the author, Ellen Black, for the e-arc of her memoir in exchange for an honest review. Shake That Cream by Ellen Black is her memoir about how she grew up and survived in a cult, heavy with abuse and shame. When offered, I immediately jumped at the chance to read…… Continue reading ARC Review: Shake That Cream by Ellen Black (E.L. Marker)
Book Review: This Poison Heart (Bloomsbury YA)
Last summer, I ordered a one time box from OwlCrate and got this gorgeous editiion of This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron, published by Bloomsbury. It only took me six months to start reading it! This Poison Heart is a wonderful YA fantasy, a Greek mythology retelling involving Medea and Hecate. The main character, Briseis,…… Continue reading Book Review: This Poison Heart (Bloomsbury YA)
Book Review: Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun (Atria)
I have never read a holiday-themed book before, not unless you count A Christmas Carol and Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. So, this year, this season, I decided it was time for a change and ordered a queer holiday romcom from Book of the Month. After all, I love cheesey Hallmark romcom movies…… Continue reading Book Review: Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun (Atria)
ARC Review: Wreckleaf by JD Steiner (Bow’s Bookshelf)
Many thanks to Anna Stileski, publisher at Bow’s Bookshelf, for inviting me to read and review the ARC of Wreckleaf by JD Steiner. Designed as a disposable novelty, Nerissa’s kind was believed to be eliminated years ago. But after a fatal act of self-defense exposes her, the local authorities offer Nerissa and her family a…… Continue reading ARC Review: Wreckleaf by JD Steiner (Bow’s Bookshelf)
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