Alex has all but given up on her dreams of becoming a published author when she receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: attend an exclusive, month-long writing retreat at the estate of feminist horror writer Roza Vallo. Even the knowledge that Wren, her former best friend and current rival, is attending doesn’t dampen her excitement.But when the… Continue reading The Writing Retreat, Julia Bartz
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The Lost Storyteller, Amanda Block
Rebecca hasn't seen her father Leo since she was six. Her family never talk about him, and she has long since pushed him firmly to the back of her mind. All she knows is that, once upon a time, he was a well-loved children's TV star. But when a journalist turns up uninvited at her… Continue reading The Lost Storyteller, Amanda Block
A Guide to Being Just Friends, Sophie Sullivan
About the Book Hailey Sharp has a one-track mind. Get By the Cup salad shop off the ground. Do literally everything possible to make it a success. Repeat. With a head full of entrepreneurial ideas and a bad ex in her rearview, her one and only focus is living life the way she wants to.… Continue reading A Guide to Being Just Friends, Sophie Sullivan
Blacktelligence Rules, Andrew Komarnyckyj
About the Book When Adam Benedict, a 28-year-old researcher, comes across a startling discovery about race and intelligence, he sets in motion a deadly chain of events. As he tries to get his results published, he finds his work is tampered with to make it appear riddled with errors. He is discredited and denounced as… Continue reading Blacktelligence Rules, Andrew Komarnyckyj
Heartless, Marissa Meyer
About the Book Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to… Continue reading Heartless, Marissa Meyer
Blog Tour Review: Five Survive, Holly Jackson
Title: Five SurviveAuthor: Holly JacksonGenre: Young Adult ThrillerPublishing Date: November 29, 2022 About the Book Eight hours. Six friends. Five survive. A road trip turns deadly in this addictive YA thriller from the bestselling author of the worldwide phenomenon A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER.Red Kenny is on a road trip for spring break with… Continue reading Blog Tour Review: Five Survive, Holly Jackson
Graves Upon Bones, Chad Alan Gibbs
I enjoy Chad Alan Gibbs’ books and have read them all. I loved the junior detective element in Bardo by the Sea and was excited to see more from Izzie and Elton. Izzie is so relatable because she suffers from anxiety. Unfortunately, she also tends to self-destruct, so if you’re looking for character growth, you… Continue reading Graves Upon Bones, Chad Alan Gibbs
Blog Tour Review: The Q, Amy Tintera
Title: The QAuthor: Amy TinteraPublished: November 8thPublisher: Random House Children's About the Book In this action-packed adventure from a New York Times bestselling author, two teenagers from opposite worlds must fight their way through a vast walled quarantine zone in a dystopian America toward their only chance for survival. Seventeen-year-old Maisie Rojas has spent her… Continue reading Blog Tour Review: The Q, Amy Tintera
The House Across the Lake, Riley Sager
This is well reviewed, so I will make this review fairly short. The House Across the Lake turned a bit bizarre, and that totally worked here. When you thought things might resolve, he threw the reader for a few surprising loops. If I had any issues, it was the sheer amount of time we spent… Continue reading The House Across the Lake, Riley Sager
The Arc, Ben Oliver
This is one of those books that is hard to review because there are things central to the storyline that are worth discussing, yet you can't because it would spoil the book. The ARC differs from the previous books in that we have a new character in Chilly, and a good portion of the chapters… Continue reading The Arc, Ben Oliver
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