The Things They’ve Taken by Katie McElhenney My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of The Things They’ve Taken in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist The Things They’ve Taken by Katie McElhenney offers a unique blend of fantasy, adventure, and young adult drama. It follows the journey of Lo, a girl whose mother has been taken by a supernatural force. To rescue her, Lo teams up with a mysterious and brooding guide named Shaw. They venture into a strange and dangerous world filled with magical creatures and perilous challenges. The Details…
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Death Overdue
Death Overdue by Allison Brook My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Death Overdue in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Death Overdue by Allison Brook offers cozy mystery fans a quaint and charming whodunit set in the cozy confines of a small-town library. It is centred around librarian Carrie Singleton. The novel follows her as she becomes embroiled in a murder mystery that hits close to home. The Details The novel’s premise holds promise, with a cozy setting and an amateur sleuth at the helm. Carrie’s determination to uncover the…
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Little One
Little One by Timothy G. Huguenin My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Little One in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Little One by Timothy G. Huguenin is a suspenseful tale set in the remote mountains of West Virginia. The story follows Kelsea Stone, who inherits a secluded house from a grandmother she never knew. Seeking answers about her mysterious family history, Kelsea moves into the old house. But she finds herself drawn into a web of eerie occurrences and unsettling secrets. The Details Huguenin excels at creating an atmospheric…
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Just Another Week in Suburbia
Just Another Week in Suburbia by Les Zig My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Just Another Week in Suburbia in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist Les Zig’s Just Another Week in Suburbia offers a peek into the seemingly mundane life of Casper Gray, a man whose world is upended by a shocking discovery. What starts as a routine week in suburban Melbourne quickly spirals into a whirlwind of paranoia, suspicion, and self-reflection as Casper grapples with the reality of his marriage and the choices he’s made. The Details The…
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The Book of Pearl
The Book of Pearl by Timothée de Fombelle My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of The Book of Pearl in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist The Book of Pearl by Timothée de Fombelle is a captivating and enchanting tale. It seamlessly blends fantasy, adventure, and romance. The novel is set in a world where reality and imagination intertwine. The story takes readers on a magical journey through time and space. It weaves together the lives of its diverse cast of characters in a tapestry of love, loss, and redemption. The…
