Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear by Robin Wasley 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Set in a small town located on a fault line, SiDead Things Are Closer Than They Appear by Robin Wasley 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Set in a small town located on a fault line, Sid has always known magic was locked below the ground. What she didn’t expect was to be thrown into a magical apocalypse when one of the guardians of the fault line is killed. Tasked with the job of finding her missing brother, she teams up with remaining guardians to close the fault lines, find her brother, and save her town.
I really enjoyed this witty and fun read. Our characters were enjoyable to read about and the ya romance was so sweet! I highly recommend this read for anyone who loves paranormal, zombies, and characters you want to root for.
Read this book if you like: -small towns with a tourist trap -quirky main characters -witty writing -ya romance -found family
Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear is out NOW and if it is not already on your tbr, it should be! . . . Special thanks to Dreamscape Media for sharing a free copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal 5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Set in a magical world of vampires, heists, and tea, I went into tA Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal 5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Set in a magical world of vampires, heists, and tea, I went into this read with high expectations that were exceeded! I loved every second of this story and cannot wait for the sequel. We follow a group of outcasts and orphans who run a tea house by day and host the vampires of Ettenia for cups of blood by night. When vampires begin disappearing and violent attacks happen, our found family of characters is determined to find the monster responsible. Full of blackmail, vigilantes, and romance, A Tempest of Tea with have you hooked from the very first cup.
Read this book if you like: -vampires with manners -found family -Victorian London vibes -heists -romantic writing
A Tempest of Tea is out NOW and if it is not already on your tbr, it should be! . . . Special thanks to Macmillan Audio for sharing a free copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.
Unholy Terrors by Lyndall Clipstone 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Everline has sworn her life to protecting against the monstrous vesUnholy Terrors by Lyndall Clipstone 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Everline has sworn her life to protecting against the monstrous vespertine and she does so without the usual magic that the wardens of her station possess. After one too many strange occurrences, Everline decides to investigate the vespertines and what is happening in the moorland. The only problem? If she wants passage through the land, she must team up with one of the vespertine and offer him something in return. The only thing worse than allowing a vespertine to feed from you is falling in love with one.
This was a captivating fantasy with a focus on the romance as opposed to the plot. While that aspect might not appease everyone, I enjoyed it! We have some goth warrior girls wielding bone and blood magic in a vast wasteland and a monstrous boy leading them to their friend. What's not to obsess over?
Read this book if you like: - creepy, gothic vibes - vivid descriptions - enemies to lovers - powerful, blood drinking monsters
Unholy Terrors will be released October 17th and if it's not already on your tbr, it should be! . . . Special thanks to Macmillan Audio for sharing a free copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.
Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Five inseparable best friends enter a cave and starFind Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Five inseparable best friends enter a cave and start a game their freshman year of high school. Only four come out. Now, four years later, they must go back to that cave and finish the game if they want any chance of finding their lost friend. This book is Jumanji meets I Know What You Did Last Summer. There are twists around every turn and video game like levels they must win in order to move on. You'll be hooked from the start and dying to find out what happens as our characters try to beat the clock and (all) make it out alive.
Read this book if you like: - fun but creepy - former BFFs forced together - Japanese inspired world - games within games within games
Find Him Where You Left Him Dead was released September 26th and if it's not already on your tbr, it should be! . . . Special thanks to Tor Books for sharing a free copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.
Wings Once Cursed and Bound by Piper J. Drake 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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This was such an enjoyable and quick read! I have seen soWings Once Cursed and Bound by Piper J. Drake 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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This was such an enjoyable and quick read! I have seen so much hype for Wings Once Cursed and Bound and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to listen to an advanced audio copy. Our narrator, Cindy Kay, is also one of my favorite narrators so that didn't hurt either.
While I did really like this one, I do feel like it may be a bit miss-marketed. This read is definitely an urban fantasy with magic woven into our character's everyday life. Peeraphan is a dancer located in Seattle. When she mistakenly puts on a pair of cursed shoes, she is ensnared into a world of supernatural creatures. Our story takes place over 24 hours and is filled with high stakes, suspense, and a bit of romance. I would have enjoyed learning more about the world and Peeraphan's abilities before being thrust into the conflict, but I do appreciate the enthralling way the plot moves forward.
Read this book if you like: - urban fantasy reads - Thai lore - multi-POV stories - romance as a main plot point - VAMPIRES - magic shoes
Wings Once Cursed and Bound will be released on April 11th and if it's not already on your tbr, it should be! . . . Special thanks to Dreamscape Media for sharing a free copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.
The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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The Waking Forest tells two stories in one. In our world, Rhea is plagThe Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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The Waking Forest tells two stories in one. In our world, Rhea is plagued by nightmares and the only one who seems to understand is the boy in the shadows. In the magical woods, we follow the forest witch who grants wishes to children in need and spends her nights speaking with a fox who tells her stories.
This is a story of magic, love, loyalty, and the things that we see in the dark. When our stories collide, the adventure begins, and I promise you'll be rooting for our main characters as much as I was.
Read this book if you like: - wish granting witches - a strong bond of sisterhood - interweaving stories - dream magic - friendship that spans worlds - unique magic with world building as you read
The Waking Forest is available in digital and print and will be newly released in audio on March 28th. If it's not already on your tbr, it should be! . . . Special thanks to Dreamscape Media for sharing a free copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.
Burying Eva Flores by Jennifer Alsever 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Sophie promises she did not kill her former friend, current meanBurying Eva Flores by Jennifer Alsever 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Sophie promises she did not kill her former friend, current mean girl, and TikTok star Eva Flores. I mean, she was horrible and totally deserved it but Sophie DID NOT DO IT. Told through a series of interviews, flash backs, and different POVs, this is a not to miss YA mystery that will leave you guessing until the very end.
If you have the chance, I highly recommend the audio version. We have a full cast of characters that will have you in suspense right from the start.
Read this if you like: - social media as a focused plot - interview style storytelling - plot points woven through flash backs - so many twists and turns...seriously...you won't guess where this is going - realistic, modern portrayal of teenage characters - suspense/mystery but not scary
Burying Eva Flores is available in print and audio. If it's not already on your tbr, it should be! . . . Special thanks to BooksGoSocial Audio and Netgalley for sharing a free copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake 5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I have said it for years - Olivie Blake is a QUEEN. Masters of DeathMasters of Death by Olivie Blake 5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I have said it for years - Olivie Blake is a QUEEN. Masters of Death is the perfect read that showcases all of her talents. There is top tier banter, rich descriptions that leave you feeling like YOU are looking DIRECTLY AT the intoxicating Gilded Age shade of emerald green walls, and characters that have you hooked from their first lines. Every read of Olivie's is completely different and unique - you never know what she is going to come up with next!
Masters of Death follows Viola - real estate agent and vampire - and Fox - con artist/medium and godson of Death - as they attempt to solve a murder. Filled with haunted houses, sassy immortals, and an Alcoholic Anonymous style group for the undead, this read will leave you laughing and begging for more. If you love Olivie's other works, you will be thrilled to read this new addition to her backlog. If you haven't read an Olivie book yet, this is the perfect read to start with - and right in time for spooky season!
Read this book if you like: - snarky characters - multi-plot reads - hilarious one liners - character driven story - "mostly" undead creatures
Masters of Death was released August 8th and if it's not already on your tbr, it should be! . . . Special thanks to Macmillan/Tor for sharing a free copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.
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