• Book Reviews

    Book Review: Pink Lock Picks and Sequined Witch Hats by Carla Rehse

    Media Type: Ebook Title: Pink Lock Picks and Sequined Witch Hats Author: Carla Rehse Publisher: Createspace Pages: 267 Release Date: July 24, 2017 Source: Xpresso Book Tours ————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy paranormal reads that are on the lighter side. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Seventeen-year-old Gracie Mason is homecoming queen, co-captain of the cheerleading squad, and a member of the student council. She’s also a budding burglar. While attempting her inaugural break-in, Gracie blacks out and wakes up far away from the scene. It turns out she accidentally intruded on a male witch’s “circle of power,” and…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: The Quiet Child by John Burley

    Media Type: Physical Book (ARC) Title: The Quiet Child Author: John Burley Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pages: Paperback; 304 Release Date: August 8, 2017 Source: TLC Book Tours / HarperCollins —————————————————– Genre: Thriller / Mystery HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy thriller and mystery books revolving around families, and slow burn reads. Add it on: HarperCollins | Amazon | Barnes & Noble From the award-winning author of The Absence of Mercy, comes a gripping and darkly psychological novel about family, suspicion, and the price we are willing to pay to protect those we love the most. It’s the summer…

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    Book Review: Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins

    Media Type: Audio Book Title: Hex Hall    *Series: Hex Hall #1 Author: Rachel Hawkins Publisher: Tantor Audio Run Time: 7 hours 11 minutes Release Date: June 29, 2012 Source: Library ————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy paranormal reads that are on the lighter side. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It’s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie’s estranged father—an elusive European warlock—only when necessary.…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    Waiting on Wednesday (8/16/17)

    So, I am actually drafting this post on a Saturday, which feels a little bit like cheating hahahaha. That doesn’t change the fact that this is a book that I’m extremely excited for though! Things are settling back down to normal speed, thank goodness, and home life has gotten more calm. We’re learning what things we can cut back a bit on, and what things we can make easier on ourselves so that there’s more down time. I missed have down time. Anyway, back to the book I’m excited for! A simple but forgotten truth: Where harbingers of death appear,…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Blitz + Giveaway: Crescent Calling by Axelle Chandler

    It’s Friday! Wooooooooohooo. This week feels like the longest one I’ve had in a while, so what better way to kick off the weekend than an exciting new release to check out? Let’s do this. Crescent Calling Axelle Chandler (The Crescent Witch Chronicles #1) Publication date: August 9th 2017 Genres: Adult, Urban Fantasy Skye Williams is an ordinary woman, living an ordinary life. Or so she thought. When she receives news of her estranged mother’s death, she must go to Ireland to claim her inheritance, but when she arrives in the tiny village of Derrydun, she isn’t prepared for what…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: A Merchant in Oria by David Wiley

    Media Type: Ebook Title: A Merchant In Oria Author: David Wiley Publisher: OWS Ink, LLC. Pages: Kindle; 42 Release Date: April 27, 2017 Source: Author —————————————– Genre: Fantasy HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for novella length Fantasy that is very well done! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Firion is a young merchant descended from generations of merchants. His first big break comes along when he sets out to trade with the wealthy dwarven kingdom of Oria. He has always dreamed of visiting this grand kingdom, having heard his father describe it…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (8/7/17)

    How is it possible that it’s already August? Ack. I feel like this year is speeding by, and I’m barely hanging on by a thread. Reading and blogging have taken a back seat to other things lately, because if there’s one thing I learned last year it’s how to recognize when I needed to step back and chill. I’ve learned what the signs of oncoming depression look like, and I’ve gotten pretty okay at maneuvering myself out of the way. My days lately have been spent curling up in my new reading chair, embroidering, and devouring audio books. It actually…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Blitz + Givewaway: Myths and Magic A Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection

    Myths & Magic: A Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection Publication date: August 22nd 2017 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Pre-Order MYTHS & MAGIC now and get BONUS GIFTS! MYTHS & MAGIC sends you on a wild ride across universes where a safe return cannot be guaranteed. Abolished magic returns to Earth. Telekinetic sorcerers, witches, and fairies discover their powers. Humans become cyborgs. Dragons prowl the depths of Iceland’s volcanoes. All this and more is packed inside one boxed set overflowing with stories from today’s hottest USA Today and International Bestselling authors! From dystopian thrillers to steampunk romance, from gothic fantasies to…