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ARC Review: Blood Countess

Blood Countess by Lana Popovic Genre: Historical Fiction, Horror Release Date: January 28 Rating:  3/5 Synopsis Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a  maid for the  Countess Elizabeth Báthory. Soon Anna becomes Elizabeth’s friend and confidante. But Anna realizes she is really more of a prisoner and the countess could turn on her at any moment.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you…
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8 Amazing Audiobook Narrators

It is no secret that I love audiobooks! If you haven't read my post gushing about audible escape you should.  Though I will endeavor to keep this post romance free.   I have a long commute and sometimes I even listen to them while I'm working. One of the most important things about finding a good audiobook is the narrator.  I wanted to share some of my favorite narrators as well as some recommendations…
January 24, 2020
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Book Review: Enchantee

Enchantee by Gita Trelease Genre: Young Adult Fantasy. Historical Fiction, Magical Realism Series: Book 1 in the Enchantee Series Rating:  5/5 Synopsis In an effort to save her family Camille Durbonne works la magie ordinaire, but that isn't enough.  When times become desperate, Camille uses her magic to disguise herself as a noble person to gain access to Versailles.  But Versailles is dangerous place, especially with the revolution gaining steam.    This…
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Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren

Synopsis One-night stands are supposed to be with someone convenient, or wickedly persuasive, or regrettable. They aren’t supposed to be with someone like him.But after a crazy Vegas weekend celebrating her college graduation—and terrified of the future path she knows is a cop-out—Mia Holland makes the wildest decision of her life: follow Ansel Guillaume—her sweet, filthy fling—to France for the summer and…play.When feelings begin to develop behind the provocative roles they take on,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Most Recent Additions to My Bookshelf

This week's Top Ten Tuesday is 10 Most Recent Additions to my Bookshelf.  I am trying not to add to many books to my bookshelf so I haven't added many books, but as the holidays weren't that long ago and people always get me books I have added a few books recently.   Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and has since moved to That…
January 21, 2020
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ARC Book Review: Rogue Princess

Rogue Princess by B.R. MyersGenre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Retelling Release Date: January 21 Rating:  4/5 SynopsisTo avoid marriage Princess Delia steals a spaceship.  Little does she know she has a stowaway. Aidan and Delia are at each other’s throats, at least until they discover a rebel conspiracy that could wipe out their home.    This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Swoon Reads for providing…
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Bookstagram Captions tips to Increase Engagement

As promised on my New Years' update I am going to start sharing some Bookstagram and Blog tips.  Let me be clear upfront I am not an expert, and I am only sharing what worked for me personally, and perhaps a few friends I have asked as well. I'm not selling anything or trying to get you to sign up for a class either, I am just sharing what worked for me.  Below…
January 17, 2020
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Book Review: Sawkill Girls

Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Magical Realism Rating:  3/5 Synopsis On Sawkill Rock girls are going missing, for decades they have been disappearing.  There are legends of a monster in the woods, but the people of Sawkill Rock don't know how true the legends are.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review This book was weird, not in a bad way,…
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Most Anticipated 2020 Releases

So I have a lot more than 10 anticipated releases for the first half of 2020, and you can find them all on my 2020 releases page.  However, in the spirit of list-making, which I love to do.  Here are my top ten (in no particular order) most anticipated releases for the first half of 2020. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Top Ten Tuesday was…
January 14, 2020
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ARC Book Review: Dark and Deepest Red

Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Retelling, Historical Fiction Release Date: January 14, 2020 Rating:  4/5 Synopsis In the Summer of 1518, a strange dancing plague is released over the land and Lavinia is accused of witchcraft.   Five centuries later, a pair of red shoes seal to Rosella Oliva’s feet, making her dance uncontrollably. Emil recognizes the signs because it was his family that was accused in…