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  • Freckles: The Dark Wizard by Jerry Harwood – 4 Star Review Book Reviews
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Response to: Why I Deleted My Goodreads TBR

Posted on April 9, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Response to: Why I Deleted My Goodreads TBR

Yesterday one of the many Book Riot emails to hit my inbox came with an intriguing title, and it happened to be the title of an article. Carina Pereira wrote Why I Deleted My Goodreads TBR (And You Probably Should, Too) And the title was so intriguing I had to read it. I do encourage…

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The Last Gifts of the Universe by Rory August – 4* Review

Posted on April 2, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on The Last Gifts of the Universe by Rory August – 4* Review

A dying universe. A search for answers. A past unraveled. Welcome to one of the April 2nd stops on the blog tour for The Last Gifts of the Universe by Rory August with Escapist Book Tours (#EscapistBookTours | Twitter | Instagram.) Look for others participating in this tour for more great content, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway! More…

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Mirrors and Mysteries by Christina Bauer – 4 Star Review

Posted on April 1, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Mirrors and Mysteries by Christina Bauer – 4 Star Review

Grayson Eyre has left her old life behind. Welcome to one of the April 1st stops on the blog tour for Mirrors and Mysteries by Christina Bauer with XPresso Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More on that at…

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Memories of Blood & Shadow by Aaron S. Jones – 5 Star Review

Posted on March 31, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Memories of Blood & Shadow by Aaron S. Jones – 5 Star Review

Guilt cuts sharper than the deadliest of blades. Welcome to one of the March 31st stops on the blog tour for Memories of Blood and Shadow by Aaron S. Jones with Escapist Book Tours (#EscapistBookTours | Twitter | Instagram.) Look for others participating in this tour for more great content, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway! More on…

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The Outworlder by Natalie J. Holden – 5 Star Review

Posted on March 30, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on The Outworlder by Natalie J. Holden – 5 Star Review

Some battles can’t be won by swords. Welcome to one of the March 30th stops on the blog tour for The Outworlder by Natalie J. Holden with Escapist Book Tours (#EscapistBookTours | Twitter | Instagram.) Look for others participating in this tour for more great content! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional…

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Grace Among Thieves by Kari Bovee – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on March 28, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Grace Among Thieves by Kari Bovee – 4 Star Book Review

A priceless heirloom worth its weight in lives. Can she crack the case before she becomes a killer’s trophy? Welcome to one of the March 28th stops on the blog tour for Grace Among Thieves by Kari Bovee by Kari Bovee with iRead Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the…

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Print or Digital? The ARC and Review Reader’s Conundrum

Posted on March 20, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Print or Digital? The ARC and Review Reader’s Conundrum

When I stepped into the world of book reviewing and began accepting ARCs and post-release review copies of books from all sorts of sources two years ago, I genuinely thought I preferred physical printed books over digital copies. Instagram and YouTube book circles had me hooked on the aesthetics of a colourful, overflowing bookshelf and…

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Corroded Cells by Matthew A. Goodwin – 4 Star Review

Posted on March 11, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Corroded Cells by Matthew A. Goodwin – 4 Star Review

What happens when you hit one of the world’s largest companies? They hit back. Hard. I was granted complimentary audiobook access to Corroded Cells by Matthew A. Goodwin through Audiobook Empire. Thanks for the opportunity to continue listening to the series! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this…

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Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye – 4 Star Review

Posted on March 8, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye – 4 Star Review

This is what they deserve. They wanted me to be a monster. I will be the worst monster they ever created. I was granted eARC access to Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye after attending the #FrenzyPresents YA catalogue preview in December 2021. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review…

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The Woods of Hitchcock by Ann W. Jarvie – 5 Star Review

Posted on March 2, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on The Woods of Hitchcock by Ann W. Jarvie – 5 Star Review

The Woods of Hitchcock by award-winning author Ann W. Jarvie is a thriller about a psychically gifted Chicago copywriter and victim of violence who returns to South Carolina’s equestrian country to solve a riddle involving murder, the metaphysical and the secrets of her eccentric family. Welcome to the March 2nd stop on the blog tour…

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The Perils of Paris by Ana T. Drew – 4 Star Review

Posted on February 28, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on The Perils of Paris by Ana T. Drew – 4 Star Review

When someone tries to kill her sister, it’s time for Julie Cavallo to don her sleuthing cap! Welcome to one of the February 28th stops on the blog tour for The Perils of Paris by Ana T. Drew with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author…

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Gallant by V. E. Schwab – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on February 25, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Gallant by V. E. Schwab – 5 Star Book Review

Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in. And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch. A seam, where the shadow meets its source. Gallant by V. E. Schwab is one of the two print ARCs I received from the HarperCollins Canada #FrenzyPresents winter 2022 catalogue preview event….

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Only a Monster by Vanessa Len – 5 Star Review

Posted on February 22, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Only a Monster by Vanessa Len – 5 Star Review

It should have been the perfect summer. I was granted eARC access to Only a Monster by Vanessa Len via NetGalley in conjunction with the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program and #FrenzyPresents. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which…

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Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe – 4 Star Review

Posted on February 17, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe – 4 Star Review

The only life Mae has ever known is on the island, living on the charity of the wealthy Prosper family who control the magic on the island and the spirits who inhabit it. I was granted eARC access to Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe via NetGalley last year, but I guess publication got delayed?…

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She’s the One Who Can’t Keep Quiet – 5 Star Review

Posted on February 10, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on She’s the One Who Can’t Keep Quiet – 5 Star Review

Do you know what your problem is? Welcome to one of the February 10th stops on the blog tour for She’s the One Who Can’t Keep Quiet by S. R. Cronin with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for 6 more reviews and a giveaway! More on that at…

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Ad Hominem by Eric Gay – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on February 6, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Ad Hominem by Eric Gay – 5 Star Book Review

God is dead. Killer at large. Welcome to one of the February 6th stops on the blog tour for Ad Hominem by Eric Gay with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a lot of great exclusive content! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which…

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The Isle of a Thousand Worlds – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on February 5, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on The Isle of a Thousand Worlds – 5 Star Book Review

An aging alchemist seeks the key to the Universal Tincture said to unlock the Thousand Worlds of the mind, but she never expected to solve the riddle of her hermetic heart. Welcome to one of the February 5th stops on the blog tour for The Isle of a Thousand Worlds by Dan Fitzgerald with Escapist…

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Matrimony, Mayhem, and Murder – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on February 2, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Matrimony, Mayhem, and Murder – 5 Star Book Review

The venue is set, invitations sent, and the flowers ordered. It’s almost time for Fiona and Nathan to get married…again. What could possibly go wrong? Welcome to one of the February 1st stops on the Matrimony, Mayhem, and Murder tour with iRead Book Tours (schedule linked) and C.S. McDonald. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for…

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This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi – 4 Star Review

Posted on January 31, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi – 4 Star Review

Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people—bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s first in an epic, romantic trilogy inspired by Persian mythology. I was granted eARC access to This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi through the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program after attending the HCC #FrenzyPresents YA winter catalogue preview event. Thank…

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Author Guest Post with Scott P. Southall & 4 Star Review

Posted on January 25, 2022 By Jenna No Comments on Author Guest Post with Scott P. Southall & 4 Star Review

Anastasia and Edward Upston are eleven year old twins who are different in almost every way. Despite this they are inseparable and the best of friends. They tackle the highs and lows of sixth grade together whether they are fending off bullies at the elite Blake Academy or examining rare antiquities at the Smithsonian Museum…

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