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Review: The Big Rewind by Libby Cudmore
Never before have I read a book so difficult to categorize. Is it a love story? Quirky whodunit? Likely all of the above! Growing up in the 80s, I’m quite familiar with mix tapes. So many hours spent cultivating the … Continue reading
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Review: Beside Myself by Ann Morgan
What a dark and twisty read! Alternating between two time periods (Helen at age 6 and Helen as an adult), readers get a chillingly accurate glimpse of mental illness. It is quite terrifying to watch Helen embark upon a downward … Continue reading
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Tagged mental illness, psychological thriller, stolen identity, twins
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Review: Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Ed Tarkington
This debut novel is the perfect combination of mystery meets Southern Gothic. Tarkington’s writing is breathtakingly beautiful; I found myself reading passages aloud over and over again. This writing style instantly captivates readers, commanding attention. There is a lot going … Continue reading
Review: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum
Like many, I adore surrounding myself in everything Christmas this time of year. When granted the opportunity to review this title, I knew I couldn’t resist. Before moving on to the content, let’s just discuss the beauty of this book, … Continue reading
Review: A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding by Jackie Copleton
This novel is far more than the description could ever relay, with so many layers history and secrets meant to be forgotten. Amaterasu and her husband lost so much to pikadon (what the locals referred to the bombing of Nagasaki). That’s … Continue reading
Review: To Brew or Not to Brew: A Brewing Trouble Mystery by Joyce Tremel
I’m not going to lie, there isn’t a single thing about this new cozy mystery series that I don’t adore. 1. It’s set in Pittsburgh. My father’s hometown, a city full of fond memories for me. 2. The food. Oh, … 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
Posted in Review, Science Fiction, Supernatural
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Review: Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams
Spanning two time periods (1960’s America and 1930’s Europe), Along the Infinite Sea is a genuinely captivating novel that immediately captivates the reader, rendering a reading experience that is both heartwarming and inspiring. Williams has never shied away from sensitive subjects, known … Continue reading
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Review: The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender
I’m all about horror novels set in asylums. I mean, ghosts are pretty spooky as is, but ghosts of the insane? Terrifying. Though this title wasn’t as terrifying as I would have hoped (I really wouldn’t classify it as a … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Review, YA
Tagged asylum, haunted houses
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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
Posted in Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem
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