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Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each week, a topic is provided and you are free… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: New-to-Me Authors | Discovered in 2021
Disclaimer: This is the second book in Of Light and Darkness series, if you haven't read the first book yet and are planning to do so, I suggest you don't read this review (because spoilers...) Of Blood and Magic by Shayne Leighton Genres: Fantasy, YA, paranormal For readers who require something sinister between J.K. Rowling… Continue reading Book review: Of Blood and Magic
Or Else by Joe Hart Genre: thriller A secret love becomes a fatal affair in a twisting novel of suspense by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Joe Hart. When novelist Andy Drake returns to his hometown to care for his ailing father, a reconnection with his childhood friend Rachel escalates into a secret love affair.… Continue reading Book Review: Or Else
Once I saw that today's topic for TTT was books I would recommend to someone who doesn't read, I got a bit too excited because that's what I usually do... There aren't really many readers that I know irl (if they read, they don't read English books. So whenever I get the opportunity, I like… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday || Books I Would Hand to Someone Who Claims to Not Like Reading
It's really joyeful scary how fast time goes. 2022 is very very near guys!!! How are you feeling about that?! Since my October tbr surprisingly went according to plan--I managed to read eleven books!!, I decided I'll do another one for this month. November will be more busy for me (mainly because of Uni), but… Continue reading November tbr || What I’m planning to read this month!!
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong Genre: fantasy TW: violence, gore, abuse, racism, grief, mentions of drug usage. The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all… Continue reading Book review: These Violent Delights
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Genres: contemporary, fiction TW: suicide, mentions of depression, panic attack, mentions of drugs abuse, mentions of domestic abuse, mentions of alcohol abuse Viewing an apartment normally doesn’t turn into a life-or-death situation, but this particular open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes everyone… Continue reading Book review: Anxious People
A Land of Never After (Curses of Never #1) by R. L. Davennor Genre: fantasy TW: Violence, language, mentions of body dysphoria and suicide All my life, I’ve dreamed of the sea. Mermaids, stormy skies, daring adventures, pirates…it was little wonder I sprinted to the docks the moment I left the orphanage. Eager to begin… Continue reading Book review: A Land of Never After
The Good Witch of the South by T. C. Bartlett Genre: fantasy TW: death of parent, torture, murder There is a darkness brewing in the West and alarming rumors of dragons and an evil enchantress building an army to overthrow the Great Head of Oz. A demon fairy witch the Land of Oz hasn’t seen… Continue reading Book Review: The Good Witch of the South
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Genres: contemporary, romance, adult fiction TW: chronic illness, emotional abuse, toxic relationship Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list. After almost—but not quite—dying, she’s come up with seven directives to help her “Get a Life”, and she’s already… Continue reading Book Review: Get a Life, Chloe Brown
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