Category: book reviews
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book review: the spiral of life: an old gods story (eilean in the otherworld book 1) by francesca mcmahon
“The Spiral of Life” is an enchanting YA adventure steeped in Celtic mythology, akin to the Percy Jackson series but with a unique flair. The story revolves around Eilean, Freya, and Bhradain, each contributing distinct strengths. While the pacing could be improved, the overall experience is delightful and engaging, making it a must-read for fans…
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book review: the last one left by riley sager
Disappointing Plot Twists and Pacing Issues I tried to go into The Only One Left with positive expectations, despite not having enjoyed any of his other works. Unfortunately, this book fell short as well. While the premise was intriguing—an old mansion on the edge of a cliff, a notorious unsolved murder, and a mystery spanning…
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book review: horror for weenies: everything you need to know about the films you’re too scared to watch
The author expresses a love for horror movies but struggles with certain elements. Despite watching them since childhood, she feels behind on recent releases. She praises a book that provides movie recommendations and also wishes for similar guides for other genres. She highly recommends the book to fellow horror fans.
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7 spooky books i intend to read this october
October brings the perfect time for eerie books. A list of seven spooky reads includes classics like “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and “Rebecca,” and modern tales like “Mexican Gothic” and “The Only Good Indians.” From haunted houses to psychological suspense, these books promise a mix of classic and modern horror.
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book review: king of wrath by ana huang
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “I hate the idea of you touching anyone else, or anyone else touching you. I hate that other people can make you laugh in a…
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book review: a good girl’s guide to murder by holly jackson
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “I don’t think your brother did it – and I’m going to try to prove it.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve been very behind on my reviews lately,…
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book review: bride by ali hazelwood
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book review: a magic steeped in poison by judy i. lin
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “Grief has a taste, bitter and lingering, but so soft it sometimes disguises itself as sweetness.” “A Magic Steeped in Poison” by Judy I. Lin…
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book review: house of flame and shadow by sarah j. maas
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “And you saw me. For the first time, you saw me. I could talk to you as I hadn’t spoken to anyone. You reminded me…
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book review: starling house by alix e harrow
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