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Well there’s this talking monkey who won me in a game of Othello in a coffee shop in Amsterdam. He came back to Cornwall with me and has become a prolific reader and dabbler in magic. He also has past life flash backs – the most prominent of which are the Nam special forces ones….
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Killing one measly dragon wasn’t supposed to be a problem. I was granted complimentary access to Thunder, Blood, and Goats by author Lyra Wolf in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Lyra for the review copy and to Sue for putting us in contact! My thoughts are my own and my review is…
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After the disaster of the month before, Dahlia Poplar, cursed witch and helper extraordinaire, is ready for her serene, supernatural small town life to return to normal. However, her hopes for a more peaceful existence don’t last when a childhood friend moves back to Luna Lane to open up an escape room. I was granted…
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The Haunting of Hill House meets Get Out in this chilling YA psychological thriller and modern take on the classic haunted house story from New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson! I was granted eARC access to White Smoke by the publisher via NetGalley in conjunction with the HarperCollins Canada program for YA influencers…
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After her father’s untimely death, Jenna Ashby moves to Koush Hollow, a bayou town outside of New Orleans, dreading life with her wealthy mother. As the sixteen-year-old eco-warrior is introduced to the Diamonds & Pearls, her mother’s exclusive social club, she comes to the troubling realization that secrets are a way of life in Koush…
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Following in the steps of Neil Gaiman & Joanne Harris, the author expertly weaves Norse myths and compelling characters into this fierce, magical epic fantasy. I picked up Northern Wrath because a book club I’m in plans to buddy read the eARC of book two in October, and I’m so glad I did! Please note…
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You can prolong the inevitable. But can you avert it? Welcome to one of the September 11th stops on the blog tour for The Final Constant by Mitchell Dorian with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, audio excerpts, reviews, author & narrator interviews, and more! Narrator Interview When…
One October morning, Laina gets the news that her brother was shot and killed by Boston cops. But what looks like a case of police brutality soon reveals something many strangers. Monsters are real. And they want everyone to know it. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional…
This is not just another book about a dog! Meet Punk, an eight-year-old petite English Bulldog. Her life appears great right now, but it wasn’t always that way. Welcome to one of the September 6th stops on the blog tour for The Triumphant Tales of Rescue Dogs by Dr. Hope A. Walter, EdD with iRead…
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Deep within snow-crested mountains, nine thousand feet above the lumber town of Blackwood, Oregon, a vessel has arrived. Welcome to one of the September 3rd stops on the blog tour for The Ship by Doug Brode with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, audio excerpts, author interviews, and…
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Luna is a cheeky and playful big black dog with lots of curly-wurly hair who likes to explore and play. One day, Luna gets a little bit stuck somewhere . . . Welcome to one of the September 2nd stops on the blog tour for the Luna’s Adventures Series by Stephanie Hewitt with Goddess Fish…
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A space opera heist brimming with action, twists, and turns that doubles as a story of personal growth, mentorship, and sacrifice. Welcome to one of the September 1st stops on the blog tour for Jati’s Wager by Jonathan Nevair with Storytellers on Tour. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews,…
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How do you stop a demon invasion… when you don’t believe in magic? I was granted audio ARC access to the new Audiobook edition of Breaking the Lore through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you…
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Strippers, Drugs, and Headless Corpses… Welcome to one of the August 30th stops on the blog tour for Tropical Punch by S.C. Jensen with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and more author guest content! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is…
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Princess Fiamma is the girl with the serpent tattoos, born to guard the Book of Tongues, a magical text nobody living knows how to read. Welcome to one of the August 30th stops on the blog tour for The Spellworker by Victoria Lamb with Rachel’s Random Resources. Follow the rest of the tour for spotlights…
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“Transgender author Agnes Borinsky deftly explores gender identity and queer romance in this heart-wrenchingly honest debut novel.” I would like to thank my friend Ocean for putting this book (and so many others) on my radar! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you…
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I am KIND, I am BRAVE, I am ME, and I am AWESOME! Welcome to one of the August 26th stops on the blog tour for I Am Awesome by Patricia Brioux with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for 8 more reviews and a giveaway! More on that…
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The Game is not afoot and the Better-Ever-Day World of 1895 is gone, even hard to recall as WWI ends. From his rural cottage, Holmes no longer provokes Scotland Yard’s envy or his landlady’s impatience, but neither is he content with the study of bees. Welcome to one of the August 24th stops on the…
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Others assume she has fallen in love with another artist, and it’s not a match Mother would consider suitable. But it’s much worse that. Welcome to the August 23rd stop on the blog tour for She’s the One Who Doesn’t Say Much by S. R. Cronin with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the…
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A shaky peace reigns on the vast continent of Atonkaris, with conspiracies and riots brewing everywhere. I was sent a complimentary ebook copy of The Cradle by the author, Ron Sami, in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate links,…
