Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sparkpoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. In all my years of reviewing books, there’s one storyline that I’ve never talked about: the bad-things-happen-to-good-people plot. It’s exactly what readers think it is. These kinds of tales can be predictable inContinue reading “Such Good People Book Review”
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Spoken: A Memoir Sprinkled With a Little Quadriplegia Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses sex and suicide. I’ve read plenty of memoirs written by extraordinary people. I always admire how they came out on top despite the struggles they went through. Today,Continue reading “Spoken: A Memoir Sprinkled With a Little Quadriplegia Book Review”
Something I Keep Upstairs Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advanced reader copy of this book by the author’s publicist in exchange for an honest review. J.D. Barker is one of the most known authors in the mystery, suspense, and horror genres. His work has drawn praise from all over the literary world. Stephen King thought his novelContinue reading “Something I Keep Upstairs Book Review”
Hive Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Mindbuck Media Publicity in exchange for an honest review. It’s been about a year since I read a time-travel romance. The last one I looked at was The 23rd Hero by Rebecca Ann Nguyen, which involved going back in time toContinue reading “Hive Book Review”
She is a Haunting Book Review
I’ve read plenty of horror stories, but not much with a haunted house setting. How did this get away from me? I don’t know. Despite that, I’m glad that I started reading this horror subgenre. There are so many books that use that classic trope, so authors have to find ways to stand out. OneContinue reading “She is a Haunting Book Review”
Old White Man Writing Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Book Publicity Services in exchange for an honest review. Over the years, I’ve read plenty of books that are undeniably unique, as they contain unusual storytelling methods. Anything from John Marzalkowski comes to mind as some of the best examples. However,Continue reading “Old White Man Writing Book Review”
A Chain of Pearls Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. I’ve covered a lot of mysteries on this website. They usually contain a similar formula of trying to find who and why someone committed the crime. Recently, I’ve been finding myself moreContinue reading “A Chain of Pearls Book Review”
The Moth Keeper Book Review
I’m not going to lie and say that I haven’t experienced burnout while working on this website. I read many books at once, and I have to balance that out with my full-time job as an archivist, doing my share of the chores at my home, and raising three cats. Sometimes, it can be lonesome.Continue reading “The Moth Keeper Book Review”
Golda’s Hutch Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review mentions sex and BDSM. I’ve mentioned in the past that I’ve read strange novels. Many of these are bizarre in a variety of ways, but today’s book is notContinue reading “Golda’s Hutch Book Review”
The Pale Flesh of Wood Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses suicide, trauma, and grief. Ever since I read Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng, I became intrigued by stories of how families deal with losing a loved one. However,Continue reading “The Pale Flesh of Wood Book Review”
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