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Deviant by Dani Rene

Synopsis When you’re good, nobody ever remembers. But when you’re bad, they can’t stop reminding you. I was labelled a rebel, a party girl, a nuisance, even a… never mind, you don’t need to know that.That all changed when he gave me a label. I submitted to the nickname.I am a Deviant. I revel in the dark, alongside him.Forbidden. Against the rules. A bad idea.We can’t stop ourselves from breaking the moral compass.But…
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Trope Tuesday: Secrets and Lies – From Blood and Ash Review

Its the last Trope Tuesday Link-Up of October and this week's trope is an secretes and lies. I will be reviewing From Blood and Ash. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate in your…
October 27, 2020
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Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Young Adult, LGBTQ+, Fantasy Rating: ★★★★★ Synopsis When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.However, the ghost he summons is actually Julian Diaz, the school's…
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Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

Synopsis A hacktivist and a cat café owner decode the friend zone in this romantic comedy from the author of Undercover Bromance.Alexis Carlisle and her cat café, ToeBeans, have shot to fame after she came forward as a victim of a celebrity chef’s sexual harassment. When a new customer approaches to confide in her, the last thing Alexis expects is for the woman to claim they’re sisters. Unsure what to do, Alexis turns…
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Trope Tuesday: Animal Familiar – Season of the Witch

Happy Tuesday and Trope Tuesday Link-Up. This week's trope is an animal familiar, and I will be reviewing Season of the Witch, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina book. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate…
October 20, 2020
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The Vengeful Hearts by Katherine Laurin

The Vengeful Hearts by Katherine Laurin Young Adult, Contemporary Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis Whenever something scandalous happens at Heller High, the Red Court is the name on everyone's lips. Its members--the most elite female students in the school--deal out social ruin and favors in equal measure, their true identities a secret known only to their ruthless leader: the Queen of Hearts.Sixteen-year-old Ember Williams has seen firsthand the damage the Red Court can do. Two…
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Devil May Care by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue

Synopsis Everyone knows Gwendolyn and Hamilton are enemies… what happens when the whole school finds out their secret?Gwendolyn Adams has been canceled.The Preston Prep Devils made that clear after the incident that forced my sister, Skylar, to leave our academy. They wanted me to leave, too, but I refused. I’m sticking around to make sure they follow through on the deal the snobby, elite crew of jocks made with the administration.The arrangement is…
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Trope Tuesday: Curses and Superstitions – A Golden Fury

It'sTuesday so that means time for another Trope Tuesday Link-Up. This week's trope is curses and superstitions, and I will be reviewing A Golden Fury. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate in your…
October 13, 2020
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The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk

The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk Fantasy, Historical Fiction Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis Beatrice Clayborn is a sorceress who practices magic in secret, terrified of the day she will be locked into a marital collar that will cut off her powers to protect her unborn children. She dreams of becoming a full-fledged Magus and pursuing magic as her calling as men do, but her family has staked everything to equip her for Bargaining Season,…
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The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

Synopsis Kristen Petersen doesn't do drama, will fight to the death for her friends, and has no room in her life for guys who just don't get her. She's also keeping a big secret: facing a medically necessary procedure that will make it impossible for her to have children.Planning her best friend's wedding is bittersweet for Kristen—especially when she meets the best man, Josh Copeland. He's funny, sexy, never offended by her mile-wide…