Book Reviews
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Review: Hello Stranger by Katherine Center (Release 07/11/2023)
I received an eARC of this novel from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Hello Stranger is very different from the author’s summertime release from last year: The Bodyguard. And for much of the book, I found myself feeling like maybe this wasn’t my type of book, even though I had highly…
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Review: Wolfsong by TJ Klune (Release 07/04/2023)
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I’m so excited for a new group of readers to discover these books and the wolves of Green Creek! It’s been a few years since I originally read the series, and I admittedly rated the books lowly…
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Review: 100 Places to See After You Die by Ken Jennings (Release 06/13/2023)
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Ken’s mix of humor and a stunning depth of knowledge shines brightly in his new travel guide, though these destinations can only be visited once your time on Earth is up. He did a great job balancing…
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Review: Where Are Your Boys Tonight? by Chris Payne (Release 06/06/2023)
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Where Are Your Boys Tonight? is an in-depth look at the history of Emo music from 1999-2008. Segmented into time frames, and divided into chapters, often based on location, if you ever wanted to know how bands…
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Review: Darkhearts by James L. Sutter (Release 06/06/2023)
I received an eARC of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Based on the synopsis, I’d expected Darkhearts to be a much heavier and more serious book than it was, but I was surprised to find that it was a far lighter and funnier book in reality. I really enjoyed…
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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…