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Book Review: Ann, Not Annie by Sage Steadman
Media Type: Ebook Title: Ann, not Annie Author: Sage Steadman Publisher: MmHmm Books Pages: 240 Release Date: September 20, 2017 Source: Xpresso Book Tours/ Author ————————————— Content Screening: sex and alcohol HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a coming of age story dealing with grief and other adult scenarios Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Ann, not Annie, is tired of her nominal existence and has vowed to turn things around by dating the hottest guy in school, Jacob Waters. Easier said than done since Jacob isn’t even aware she exists. The truth is, due to Ann’s lively temper she spends more time in detention with…
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Book Blitz + Giveaway: The Dark Mermaid by Christina L. Barr
The Dark Mermaid Christina L. Barr Publication date: September 5th 2017 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult “True love is not a myth. It’s mystic. It’s a force in the universe that draws two people together, resulting in incredible power, for either good or complete chaos.” On the day Luna proves that she is powerful enough to be her father’s heir, she is banished for saving the life of an enchanting human boy. Her father, the king, gives her two options: kill Ian and regain her honor by the time she comes of age, or be destroyed. Luna finds shelter in forbidden…
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September 2017 Reading List
Ah, the dregs of summer. I’d love to say that it’s going to be cool by the end of this month, but history tells me that it’ll be well past Halloween before it’s less than 80 outside during the middle of the day. So, I’ll just embrace it and continue on with my summer theme! September begins our BookLikes yearly “Halloween bingo”, so you can expect to see my reading a ton of horror and thriller books! Here’s a quick spotlight on what I’ll be reading this month. In Progress Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier I’ve been meaning to read this…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…