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26 06, 2019

Wicked Saints (Something Dark and Holy #1)

2019-06-26T21:18:57-06:00June 26th, 2019|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Genre: FantasyPages: 385Published: April 2, 2019 Book Description:A girl who can speak to gods must save her people without destroying herself.A prince in danger must decide who to trust.A boy with a monstrous secret waits in the wings. Together, they must assassinate the king and stop the war.In a centuries-long war where beauty and brutality meet, their three paths entwine in a shadowy world of spilled blood and mysterious saints, where a forbidden romance threatens to tip the scales between dark and light. I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I thought when I read the description of this book that it sounded like it could be good. I was surprised though how much I got into it and how much I liked it. I thought the plot was unique in the sense that you have Nadya who has a connection to all these different gods and can talk to them and use their power. Then you are left questioning as you go if it is a good thing or a bad thing that she is favored by the gods. I like that even [...]

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22 05, 2019

My Lovely Wife

2019-05-22T21:07:27-06:00May 22nd, 2019|Tags: , , |3 Comments

Genre:Mystery/ThrillerPages:374Published: March 26, 2019 Description:Our love story is simple. I met a gorgeous woman. We fell in love. We had kids. We moved to the suburbs. We told each other our biggest dreams, and our darkest secrets. And then we got bored.We look like a normal couple. We're your neighbors, the parents of your kid's friend, the acquaintances you keep meaning to get dinner with.We all have secrets to keeping a marriage alive.Ours just happens to be getting away with murder. I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When I read the description of this book on NetGalley I was instantly intrigued. I wanted to know what the heck was making this couple keep their marriage alive by murdering people?! I mean maybe take a European vacation or something right? The book started with a quick little background on the couple and their lives and then it just dives right into how they are murdering women to keep their marriage alive. At first you just see that they are on the hunt for a new girl and then you start to learn how [...]

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30 04, 2019

Calendar of Crime 2019

2020-01-02T19:29:35-07:00April 30th, 2019|Tags: |0 Comments

January:February: My Lovely Wife - Samantha DowningMarch: A Dangerous Collaboration - Deanna RaybournApril: The Hummingbird Dagger - Cindy AnsteyMay:June:July: The Suspect - Fiona BartonAugust:September: Say You're Sorry - Karen RoseOctober: Hypnotic Love - Patricia CatacalosNovember: The Library of Lost & Found - Phaedra PatrickDecember:

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15 04, 2019

War Storm (Red Queen #4)

2019-04-15T22:13:27-06:00April 15th, 2019|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Genre: Fantasy/Sci-FiPages: 672Published: May 15, 2018 Book Description: VICTORY COMES AT A PRICE.Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal’s betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart—and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her—Mare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of Norta once and for all… starting with the crown on Maven’s head.But no battle is won alone, and before the Reds may rise as one, Mare must side with the boy who broke her heart in order to defeat the boy who almost broke her. Cal’s powerful Silver allies, alongside Mare and the Scarlet Guard, prove a formidable force. But Maven is driven by an obsession so deep, he will stop at nothing to have Mare as his own again, even if it means demolishing everything—and everyone—in his path.War is coming, and all Mare has fought for hangs in the balance. Will victory be enough to topple the Silver kingdoms? Or will the little lightning girl be forever silenced?In the epic conclusion to Victoria Aveyard’s stunning series, Mare must embrace her fate and summon all her power… for all will be tested, but not all will [...]

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11 04, 2019

Around the Year in 52 Books – 2019

2020-01-02T19:29:35-07:00April 11th, 2019|Tags: |0 Comments

A book that was nominated for or won an award in a genre you enjoyA book with one of the 5 W's in the title (Who, What, Where, When, Why)A book where the author's name contains A, T, and YWar Storm - Victoria AveyardA book with a criminal character (ie. assassin, pirate, thief, robber, scoundrel, etc.)A book by Shakespeare or inpired by himA book with a dual timeline2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: Book #1Tales From the Shadowhunter Academy - Cassandra Clare2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: Book #2A book from one of the top 5 money making genres (romance/erotica, crime/mystery, religious/inspirational, science fiction/fantasy, or horror)Hearts Abroad - Skye McNeilA book featuring a historical figureA book related to one of the 12 Zodiac Chinese animals (title, cover, story)A book about reading, books, or an author/writerThe Library of Lost & Found - Phaedra PatrickA book that is included on a New York Public Library staff pick listA book with a title, subtitle, or cover relating to an astronomical termA book by an author from a Mediterranean country or set thereA book told from multiple [...]

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2 04, 2019

52 Books in 52 Weeks – 2019

2020-01-02T19:29:35-07:00April 2nd, 2019|Tags: |0 Comments

A book published in 2019The Suspect - Fiona BartonAn author you've never heard of beforeHearts Abroad - Skye McNeilA book you've read beforeA book with a strong female leadA Dangerous Collaboration - Deanna RaybournA playA book set in Southern USAA memoire on someone you admireSet in the Victorian EraA character with a career you wish you hadA plant on the coverPublished the year you graduated schoolA graphic novelFeaturing musicAn ugly coverA teen as the main characterThe re-telling of a well-known storySet during a holidayA book picked out for you by someone elseGothic fiction novelA book about time-travelA title that starts with the letter JFantasy novelTales From the Shadowhunter Academy - Cassandra ClareTrue crime novelA self-published bookHypnotic Love - Patricia CatacalosThe name of a color in the titleA one word titleRomanov - Nadine BrandesA book that makes you madA book that discusses mental health A book published by Harper CollinsWar Storm - Victoria AveyardAn author who uses initialsA book that everyone is talking aboutA westernA book about a cultNominated for (but didn't win) the 2018 Goodreads choice awardsA sports related bookThe National Team - Caitlin MurrayA humorous novelSet in South AmericaAn allegorical [...]

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31 03, 2019

Tales From the Shadowhunter Academy

2019-03-31T16:11:05-06:00March 31st, 2019|Tags: , |0 Comments

Genre: FantasyPages: 655Published: November 15, 2016 Book Description: Simon Lewis has been a human and a vampire, and now he is becoming a Shadowhunter. But the events of City of Heavenly Fireleft him stripped of his memories, and Simon isn’t sure who he is anymore. He knows he was friends with Clary, and that he convinced the total goddess Isabelle Lightwood to go out with him…but he doesn’t know how. And when Clary and Isabelle look at him, expecting him to be a man he doesn’t remember…Simon can’t take it.So when the Shadowhunter Academy reopens, Simon throws himself into this new world of demon-hunting, determined to find himself again. His new self. Whomever this new Simon might be.But the Academy is a Shadowhunter institution, which means it has some problems. Like the fact that non-Shadowhunter students have to live in the basement. And that differences—like being a former vampire—are greatly looked down upon. At least Simon is trained in weaponry—even if it’s only from hours of playing D&D.Join Simon on his journey to become a Shadowhunter, and learn about the Academy’s illustrious history along the way, through guest lecturers such as Jace [...]

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27 03, 2019

A Dangerous Collaboration

2019-03-31T16:17:02-06:00March 27th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Genre: Mystery/Historical FictionPages: 336Publication Date: 3/12/2019 Book Description: Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell is whisked off to a remote island off the tip of Cornwall when her natural historian colleague Stoker's brother calls in a favor. On the pretext of wanting a companion to accompany him to Lord Malcolm Romilly's house party, Tiberius persuades Veronica to pose as his fiancée--much to Stoker's chagrin. But upon arriving, it becomes clear that the party is not as innocent as it had seemed. Every invited guest has a connection to Romilly's wife, Rosamund, who disappeared on her wedding day three years ago, and a dramatic dinner proves she is very much on her husband's mind.As spectral figures, ghostly music, and mysterious threats begin to plague the partygoers, Veronica enlists Stoker's help to discover the host's true motivations. And as they investigate, it becomes clear that there are numerous mysteries surrounding the Romilly estate, and every person present has a motive to kill Rosamund... I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I have to say this is one of my favorite series so when I was given the [...]

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16 03, 2019

Dan O’Brien Guest Post

2019-03-16T09:32:48-06:00March 16th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

I am very excited to have my first guest post! This is from author Dan O'Brien, who is about to release his 6th book in his supernatural series and is offering a deal on his other books! First of all, I want to thank you for hosting me today. My name is Dan O’Brien and I’m probably best known for my Lauren Westlake books, especially the bestselling Bitten. I stopped by today to talk about the ongoing series, as well as a limited-time sale on the Lauren Westlake eBooks in preparation for the next release, Besieged. Before I pitch you on the first five books for only 99c, I want to take a moment and answer a few questions so you can get to know me a little better, dear reader. Does writing energize or exhaust you?Writing has always been an important psychological outlet for me. I can’t imagine a life where I don’t write in some capacity. It certainly energizes me. And perhaps more importantly, it rescues me when I feel alone or if I’m having a poor mental health day. I think writing means different things to different people. [...]

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26 02, 2019

Top Ten Tuesday

2019-04-02T19:51:25-06:00February 26th, 2019|Tags: , |2 Comments

This is my first time doing the TTT, which is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. When I saw the topic for this Tuesday I thought how fun! Then I thought oh my how do I choose only 10 places when there are so many! Anyway, here are my top 10 places, real and fictional because don't we all wish some fictional places were real?! 1) Hogwarts from Harry Potter. I just think how much fun would it be to go to a school for magic, of course be nice to not have the whole Voldemort thing going on. Taking a field trip to Hogsmeade and going to all the shops in Diagon Alley. 2) Wonderland from Alice in Wonderland. Again what a fun place to go. Where things you would never imagine are real, how about a horsefly?! Just all of it would be so fun to be apart of and just have fun and be crazy and have some tea with the Mad Hatter. 3) Kingdom of Wisdom from The Phantom Tollbooth. This was my favorite book as a kid, and to this day I love it. There is [...]

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23 02, 2019

Ragdoll Reading Challenge

2020-01-02T19:29:35-07:00February 23rd, 2019|Tags: |0 Comments

A funny bookA family members favorite bookBook with a real city in the titleBook you've been meaning to readA "Random Number" bookMemorable BookBook whose author shares your initialsBook with a strong female leadSay You're Sorry - Karen RoseBook everyone else seems to loveSpooky BookBook that takes place at seaTop 10 of 2019 BookWildcardTales From the Shadowhunter Academy - Cassandra ClareBook with no romanceThe National Team - Caitlin MurrayBook you wouldn't normally readA "free" bookThe Hummingbird Dagger - Cindy AnsteyA "classic" bookBook or author with an alliterative nameTranslated bookBook with a terrible coverBook over 500 pagesBook set in the pastA Dangerous Collaboration - Deanna RaybournA book by a P.O.C. or LGBTQIA+ authorBook you've never heard ofHearts Abroad - Skye McNeilWildcardThe Library of Lost & Found - Phaedra PatrickBook that passes the Bechdel testA non-fiction bookScience fiction bookA young adult bookThe Mysterious Benedict Society - Trenton Lee StewartA graphic novelBook about spies, crimes, or politicsBook about aliens, warriors, cowboys, or piratesBook with a color in the titleBook by a female authorWicked Saints - Emily DuncanBook with an element in the titleAward winning book or authorBook that will teach you a skillBook with animals, [...]

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21 02, 2019

Say You’re Sorry

2019-02-21T20:39:01-07:00February 21st, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Genre: Romantic Suspense, Mystery/ThrillerPages: 544Publication Date: 2/21/2019 Book Description: Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has tried hard to put his past behind him. He escaped the violence of his cult upbringing when he was just thirteen, and since then routine and discipline have been his way of making sense of the world. But when a petite blonde woman crashes into his life, he begins to realize that a little bit of chaos might not be so bad.Daisy Dawson has had more than her fair share of pain too—but she's done being a victim. Daisy's determined to explore every new experience she can—including getting to know the dark and serious FBI investigator she meets when she fights off a masked attacker one night.It soon becomes clear that Daisy's attack was just the beginning. Now the bloodied bodies of young women are showing up all over California, and, as Gideon tries to find the killer, it's clear that Daisy is in more danger than they ever realized... I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Overall I thought this was a good book. I thought that the plot was [...]

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6 02, 2019

Hearts Abroad

2019-02-06T21:47:29-07:00February 6th, 2019|Tags: , , , |1 Comment

Book Description: When a fun-loving American nanny turns a millionaire British single dad’s world upside down, it’s inevitable life is going to get complicated.Taking a break from screenwriting in New York City, Londyn Bellerose takes a nannying job in Colorado to get away from the hubbub. A summer to live without regrets is all she wants. While her boss is British, gorgeous, and a millionaire, he has no clue how to have fun. Determined to mend the relationship between father and daughters, Londyn doesn’t expect to fall for the museum curator.Londyn is American and everything Callum Archer swore to never fall for again. With her carefree spirit and energetic smile, she’s perfect to nanny Callum’s two daughters. The problem is she’s also perfect for him. She’s sassy, musical, and tends to speak her mind more than she means to.When old history and new dreams threaten her happily ever after, will Londyn and Callum’s love survive? I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. There is just something different about reading a romance than other books to me. They make me feel giddy and I find myself laughing out loud at them, [...]

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4 02, 2019

Golden Trio Reading Challenge – 2019

2020-01-02T19:29:35-07:00February 4th, 2019|Tags: |0 Comments

Harry: (re)Read a Harry Potter BookRon: Read a book under 200 pagesHermione: Read a book over 500 pagesGinny: Read a poetry bookLuna: Read a book about creativity or something unusualFred & George: Read a book with twins in itFleur: Read a book translated from another languageDumbledore's Army: Read a book about social justice or a current issueMcGonagall: Read a book with a strong female leadSay You're Sorry - Karen RoseDumbledore: Read a book involving a school or teacherThe Mysterious Benedict Society - Trenton Lee StewartLockhart: Read a book from a celebrity book clubUmbridge: Read a book with a pink coverSnape: Read a book that includes page 394Newt: Read a book containing a fantastic beast (any beast that can be found in the Fantastic Beats textbook)Bathilda Bagshot: Read a book written by a womanHearts Abroad - Skye McNeilGodric: Read a book that represents Gryffindor's valuesWicked Saints - Emily DuncanHelga: Read a book that represents Hufflepuff's valuesA Dangerous Collaboration - Deanna RaybournRowena: Read a book that represents Ravenclaw's valuesTales From the Shadowhunter Academy - Cassandra ClareSalazar: Read a book that represents Slytherin's valuesWar Storm - Victoria AveyardThe Chosen One: Read a book that [...]

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31 01, 2019

The Mysterious Benedict Society

2019-01-31T18:01:21-07:00January 31st, 2019|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Book Description:"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" ad attracts dozens for mind-bending tests readers may try. Only two boys and two girls succeed for a secret mission, undercover and underground into hidden tunnels. At the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, the only rule is - there are no rules. I have to just first say that this book has such an awesome cover! (If I had read it in February it would have definitely been my pick for my monthly motif challenge of cover love). Truly though it is just so fun and so many little details to look at. I thought the plot of this book was well done, it is definitely geared towards a younger crowd than me, however I still really enjoyed it and want to finish the series and find out what happens to them! I thought it was a unique idea picking younger kids through a series of weird tests to find the right combination to basically save the world. The way children were used as messengers to brainwash people was definitely unique. So it was children are helping make the problem, without [...]

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29 01, 2019

The National Team

2019-01-29T20:32:20-07:00January 29th, 2019|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Book Description: The success of the US Women’s National Soccer Team is undebatable. They’ve won three World Cups and four Olympic gold medals, they’ve set record TV ratings, drawn massive crowds, and earned huge revenues for US Soccer. But despite their obvious dominance, and their roster of superstar players, they’ve endured striking inequality: low pay, poor playing conditions, and limited opportunities to play in professional leagues. The National Team, from leading soccer journalist Caitlin Murray, tells the history of the USWNT from their formation in the 1980s to the run-up to the 2019 World Cup, chronicling both their athletic triumphs and less visible challenges off the pitch. In the wake of their 2015 World Cup victory, the athletes pushed back publicly against the unequal treatment they’d received from FIFA and US Soccer and negotiated a landmark collective bargaining agreement on their own. Murray also tells of the rise and fall of professional leagues in the US, including the burgeoning National Women’s Soccer League, an essential part of the women’s game. A story of endurance and determination, The National Team is a complete portrait of a beloved and admired team.  I received this book as an [...]

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23 01, 2019

The Suspect

2019-01-23T18:31:33-07:00January 23rd, 2019|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Book Description:The police belonged to another world – the world they saw on the television or in the papers. Not theirs.When two eighteen-year-old girls go missing on their gap year in Thailand, their families are thrust into the international spotlight: desperate, bereft and frantic with worry. Journalist Kate Waters always does everything she can to be first to the story, first with the exclusive, first to discover the truth – and this time is no exception. But she can’t help but think of her own son, who she hasn’t seen in two years since he left home to go traveling. This time it’s personal.And as the case of the missing girls unfolds, they will all find that even this far away, danger can lie closer to home than you might think . . . I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When I read the description of this book I was intrigued by it and I wanted to read it and find out what happened to the girls, and where was Kate's son. I was not disappointed. The book had two good mysteries going on [...]

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22 01, 2019

Monthly Motif 2019 Reading Challenge

2020-01-02T19:29:36-07:00January 22nd, 2019|Tags: |0 Comments

January-New to you author: Midnight Magic - Jo-Ann Carson February-Cover love (judge a book by its cover): A Treacherous Curse - Deanna Raybourn March-Royalty, Kingdoms, Empires, Government (Character involved in a ruling/governing body in some way) War Storm - Victoria Aveyard April-Crack the Case (Mystery, True Crime, Cozy Mystery, etc.) My Lovely Wife-Samantha DowningM May-One Sitting Reads (Graphic Novel, Comic Book, Short Story, Essay, etc.) Sherlock Vol. 1 - A Study in Pink - Mark Gatiss June-Diversify Your Reading (Character (or written by an author) of a race, religion, sexual orientation, different than yourself, or a culture you want to learn about) Lord of Shadows - Cassandra Clare July-Through the Years (Time Travel, a book with a time setting, historical fiction/nonfiction, or book published in birth year) The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Stuart Turton August-Mode of Transportation (Mode of transportation plays a role in the story ie. Murder on the Orient Express) September-Animal, Number, Color, Name (One of those things needs to be in the title) October-Tricks & Trades (Book set in a theater, an amusement park, a circus, or a book involving magic, illusions, or characters with [...]

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21 01, 2019

Midnight Magic (A Ghost & Abby Mystery #1)

2019-01-21T18:37:42-07:00January 21st, 2019|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Book Description: As the janitor in a haunted house, single mom Abby Jenkins has many contacts with the living and the dead in the small Pacific Northwest town of Sunset Cove, which puts her in a perfect position to solve local mysteries. Or so she thinks. Hired to find diamonds hidden in a haunted manor she gets help from a Viking ghost with existential issues. Will she survive? This book contains bad-boy ghosts, mischievous magic, and a woman who knows what she wants in a Viking hayloft. I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I am torn on this book, I have to say I liked it more in the beginning and then by the end I was slightly annoyed with it. I think one thing that started this was when Abby got the second voice in her head and they started talking to each other. It just seemed like a weird move and was more annoying than funny or helpful to the plot. I liked the idea of the book and what it was trying to go for. However, in the realm of [...]

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12 01, 2019

Captain of My Heart

2019-01-12T16:09:03-07:00January 12th, 2019|Tags: , |0 Comments

Book Description:Excitement heralds the arrival of Captain Brendan Jay Merrick, a dashing privateer whose daring sea battles against His Majesty's fleet have made him a legend in the American colonies. Brendan has plans for the Ashton Shipyard to build his magnificent new schooner. But one look at the handsome Irishman, and Ashton's daughter Mira is making plans of her own . . . Mira Ashton - queen of schemes and mistress of spunk - disguises herself as a crew member and sneaks aboard the newly built Kestrel to become the schooner's sharpest gunner ... and the captain's most outrageous distraction. As passions flare, desire explodes with the turbulence of an angry sea with Mira competing against Kestrel for Brendan's love. But when tragedy strikes, Mira must join forces with her mighty rival in a daring adventure that turns the tide of battle and brings glorious victory to the colonists, the captain ... and the lady who has captured his heart. I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I thought this was a really fun read. I am all about pirates and this book, although wasn’t exactly [...]

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