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Review: Children of Eden by Joey Graceffa

Let me start out by saying that I had no idea who Joey Graceffa was before starting this book. I’ve never viewed any of his Youtube videos. Even upon learning of his “fame, ” I opted to go into reading … Continue reading

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Review: The Hatching by Ezekiel Boone

*Shivers* Ok, so normal spiders don’t terrify me. I mean, they serve a purpose, right? But human-devouring spiders set out to eat and reproduce? Terrifying.  So yes, this book is spooky, graphic….but it is also rich with cheesy B-movie brilliance. … Continue reading

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Review: He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker

This is Tucker’s first thriller and I certainly hope it won’t be her last! I was captivated by the beginning, immediately invested in uncovering what lead to Celine’s death.  The story is told through Maggie’s point of view, but also … Continue reading

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Review: Roses and Rot by Kat Howard

It was rather hard to write a summary of this book without giving much away. Thankfully, much of these is revealed in the early parts of the book. It’s been some time since I’ve immersed myself into urban fantasy. This … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell

I adored this audio!! I’m always anxious to read a book with connections to my favorite pieces of classic fiction. I gasped aloud when I heard of Samantha’s disdain for the Brontë sisters, yet I rather understood where she was coming … Continue reading

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Review: The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo

I’m thrilled to see that this is the first in a new series Homicide Inspector Amaia Salazar.  This novel has many of the components I look for in a good read: dynamic, flawed characters, well-developed storylines and, a bonus, a town submersed … Continue reading

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Review: The Passenger by Lisa Lutz

Wow, what a read! It sounds cliche, but this book took my breath away. Just when I thought I knew where the book was heading, I was taken on a completely different path, my heart pounding and pulse racing, a … Continue reading

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Review: Strange Girl by Christopher Pike

When I saw Christopher Pike was releasing a novel, I squealed with joy. I have fond memories of reading his books as a teen.  The premise of this title intrigued me, not quite sure where it would take me. Putting … Continue reading

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Review: Brother by Ania Ahlborn

I don’t exaggerate when I state Ania Ahlborn is the queen of horror.  Truly.  I’ve been reading her work for some time now; I consider her to be an “auto-buy” author because everything she produces is pure brilliance.  Brilliance on … Continue reading

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Review: Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier

I know I’m not alone when I say that there’s something about an amusement park, after hours, that terrifies me.  A setting that was once filled with lights and sounds and squeals of laughter and excitement is now replaced with … Continue reading

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