Reviews for any ARCs (advanced reader copy).
The first part of the race is over and while Gyro might have been the first to cross he isn’t declared the winner. Now he is even more determined to be the first one across the finish line for the second half of the challenge, which is the most dangerous because they have to go … More ARC Review: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run, Vol. 2 by Hirohiko Araki
As soon as I saw the cover for this manga I knew I wanted to read it. I love any kind of monster creature and pair that with an ice cream cone, I was intrigued. This ended up being a fantastic and fun story about Hachiro, a Fear who refuses to scare humans but wants … More ARC Review:. Tokyo Fears Rhapsody, Vol. 1 by Akira Sugito
“We’ve earned a quiet epilogue, don’t you think?” It’s been six years since the Battle of Samhain. Jono and Patrick finally have a chance to live their lives without the gods’ interference. But trouble still has a way of finding them when they least expect it, but it does push Patrick to admit he wants … More ARC Review: Born to Be Legends by Hailey Turner
While this book has an interesting topic, it didn’t end up being exactly what I expected. When you think of axe murders, you think of people like Lizzie Borden (Ch. 9), the Axeman of New Orleans, or maybe if you are a true crime buff, Elifasi Msomi (The Axe Killer). Instead this book is a … More ARC Review: Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder by Rachel McCarthy James
“No murderer should ever be the guardian of their victim’s story, and yet this is the role that Hawley Harvey Crippen has always held.” Hallie Rubenhold, author of The Five, is back and this time deep diving into the North London Cellar Murder. This is a case that I had never heard of before picking … More ARC Review: Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen by Hallie Rubenhold
This book covers using various herbs, flowers, and plants for the use of folklore magic. This book starts by covering different types of ways these plants can be used, such as in teas, infusions, oils, liniment, and salves. After that, it jumps into the different types of herbs, flowers, trees, and poisonous (baneful) herbs. This … More ARC Review: The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Folklore Magick by Lindsay Squire
After reading the Stay A Spell series and loving it, I was so excited to see the announcement that Cross was writing a spin-off set in the future with their kids. I couldn’t wait to see how all the couples were as parents and what those kids were like. Well, I am not disappointed at … More ARC Review: A Rebel Without Claws by Juliette Cross
The life of a graduate student isn’t glamorous, but it was what Merit wanted. But when a rogue vampire attacks her, she is reduced by another vampire who has to turn her to save her. Her savior was the master vampire of Cadogan House and now she has to find her place in his house … More Review: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
Pippa is a glass artist and she can’t afford to lose any work or clients right now. When her workaholic wolf shifter ex shows up in town raising concerns about her client being a vampire, she has to reevaluate everything. Pippa is a talented woman who believes she didn’t inherit her father’s pyromancer abilities but … More ARC Review: Fire Dancer by Anna Hackett
TW: eating disorder and vomiting; anxiety; alcohol use; discussions of racism and pressure of fame; Laurie is a young writer who hopes to get his big break by interviewing heartthrob chef Oryan Adjei. He is a huge fan but as the interview progresses he realizes that Oryan has a lonely life and isn’t actually happy. … More ARC Review: Hungry Heart by Jem Milton
Wanted!4 stars – It was really good This is a western about a wanted criminal named Gill Bastar who has a high bounty because he keeps killing those who come after him. He only kills people who shoot at him first though so he believes the bounty is unwarranted. After being attacked by a bounty … More ARC Review: Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
In a world of magic that is recovering from a war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister’s developing powers. She knows she needs an apprenticeship with the king’s magician but she is still fearful that war will return. When a traveling group of magicians pass through the city, they see Safi’s talents and take … More ARC Review: The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen
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