Book Reviews
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Review: Venom & Vow by Anna-Marie McLemore and Elliott McLemore (Release 05/16/2023)
I received an eARC of this novel from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely loved this book. A.M. and Elliott’s writing voices mixed together so seamlessly, while allowing each character to feel very distinct. This book was very obviously a labor of love, and I really hope that they
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Review: LEGO Heroes by Graham E. Hancock (Release 05/16/2023)
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I requested this book expecting an engaging book that would be accessible to all ages about the unique ways people were innovating with LEGOs. Instead, I got a book that was repetitive, poorly organized, and read at
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Review: Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa (Release 05/02/2023)
I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I loved almost everything about this book. Santi, Ander, and their friends and family felt like they could waltz right off the page as real people. I loved watching Ander and Santi’s romance blossom throughout the book,
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Review: Damsel by Evelyn Skye (Release 04/18/2023)
I received an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. When I heard that Netflix had contracted Evelyn Skye to write an adaptation of an upcoming YA movie, I was immediately hooked. I had enjoyed her first duology greatly when it was released. I really enjoyed this book, and for what its
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Review: Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu (Release 03/28/2023)
I received an e-ARC of this book through NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Any time I get to dive into a new world crafted by Marie Lu, it feels like a privilege. This book is an absolute breath of fresh air. She continues to strike a masterful balance between heartbreak
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Review: The Pledge by Cale Dietrich (Release 02/14/2023)
I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. As a fan of both of Cale’s books that I’ve previously read (The Love Interest, and If This Gets Out), I was so excited when I was approved to review The Pledge. While this book is definitely
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Review: Seven Faceless Saints by M.K. Lobb (Release 02/07/2023)
I received an eARC of this novel from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the moment I heard about the premise of Seven Faceless Saints, I was highly anticipating getting to read this book. I was so intrigued by the mythology Lobb created and by her main characters, who were
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Review: Colors of Film by Charles Bramesco (Release 03/14/2023)
I received an eARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. If you’re looking for a book that details in-depth the history of how color films came to be and how the technology surrounding it has evolved throughout cinema’s history, this is a great book for you. If you, like me,
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Review: Hamlet, Prince of Robots by M. Darusha Wehm (Release 01/31/2023)
I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Hamlet is one of my favorite of Shakespeare’s plays, so the moment I saw the concept of Hamlet mixed with robots and AI, I was all in. This is everything I could have wanted in a Shakespearian retelling. This Hamlet is equal
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Review: Pusheen the Cat’s Guide to Everything by Claire Belton (Release 01/10/2023)
I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely love Pusheen, and with every companion book Belton releases, the content only gets more relatable and enjoyable. This book is fun for all ages and requires no previous knowledge of Pusheen as a requisite for enjoyment. It’s super cute and