A Reading Journal
TL;DR: I haven’t laughed this hard at a book in a hot minute. Definitely not for people who don’t like humor or sarcasm in their books book definitely for me. Source: NetGalley, thank you so, so much to the publisher! Plot: Davi is stuck in a loop of ‘Wake up and try to save the... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: This was almost as good as the first book. One tiny complaint, but otherwise such a fun adventure. Far less cozy than book too as well.Source: NetGalley and I purchased this! So thank you to Tor and past me! Plot: Aelis has to fix the big ‘whoopsie’ she had at the end of book... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: While I can see this not working for everyone as it’s entirely letters and notes - but I adored this. So beautiful and engaging!Source: Netgalley - thank you to the publisher! I did also buy my own copy I loved it so much. Plot: This (through letters) tells the story of Sophy and Vyerin as... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: This was just fun. Don't get in expecting a super deep or involved novel, but it was fun and unique with a focus on bowling.Source: NetGalley, thank you to Harlequin for the eARC! Plot: Old high school rivals become co-coaches for the teams bowling team and the lanes get hot!Characters: I liked them, though... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: Fun and genuinely spooky! Think Goosebumps but much more modern. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher! Plot: A tale of terror to test a new camper, it follows the story of Tasha as she hunts down the Boo Hag lurking in her new neighborhood before it comes for her grandmother. Characters: I wouldn’t... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: My favorite of the Singing Hills Cycle so far - this one has a very different tone and it was amazing.Source: Netgalley - so many thanks to the publisher! Plot: Cleric Chih is traveling with a family as they marry off their daughter, and things unfold… poorly for some involved.Characters: Cleric Chih is our... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: I have to say I’m disappointed. This was a bit overly long, and I feel mislabeled as cozy. It was dull with moments of very high stakes and I was left with a feeling of whiplash.Source: eArc Provided via NetGalley - Thanks so much to the publisher! I also own the physical indie edition... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: A slow, sweet story that sneaks under your skin. I was shocked by how much I loved this at the end.Source: NetGalley, thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: Eddie has lost his swing and Mark is the reporter tasked with covering his first year as a Robins - and then of course,... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: An intense and dark story about a women untangling her faith and herself from an abusive relationship and society.Source: NetGalley - thank you so much Tachyon! Plot: A very intense look at how Faith and Abuse can shape and remake someone - and what it takes to break that.Characters: This primarily focuses on Zemolai... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: If you’re a fan or new to Adam Ellis’s work, these short horror comics are fun and unsettling. I really enjoyed these.Source: Netgalley - Thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: Each plot is quick and contained, I didn't leave any of the stories feeling unresolved and enjoyed the structure of each.Characters: These... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Reads 