Tag: ARC’s

Reviews for any ARCs (advanced reader copy).

Cover for The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Major General Mari K. Eder

ARC Review: The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II by Major General Mari K. Eder

August 3, 2021

Trigger Warnings: rape, miscarriage, death of a spouse, depression, attempted suicide, antisemitism, death, genocide, starvation, violence, racism, torture, concentration camps and ghettos, forced sterilization  “They broke all the rules, including some not even written yet. They invented, they advanced, and they persisted.” The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line tells the story of the women … More ARC Review: The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II by Major General Mari K. Eder

Cover for Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywoods Dracula by Koren Shadmi

ARC Review: Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood’s Dracula by Koren Shadmi

July 29, 2021

This is a comic biography detailing the rise and fall of the horror film icon Bela Lugosi. Lugosi is a household name because he brought to life Dracula and embodied the role multiple times during his career. Unfortunately his life was not all wonderful. This was a wonderful and heartbreaking comic that tells the story … More ARC Review: Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood’s Dracula by Koren Shadmi

Cover for A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones

ARC Review: A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones

July 27, 2021

Trigger Warnings: child kidnapping, critical injuries to minors, death of a parent; grief; murder, violence. References to rape Turns out being a sheriff is a lot harder than Sunshine Vicram expected, but she still loves it. Sunshine has another unresolved mystery on her hands with the return of one of her very first cases as … More ARC Review: A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones

Cover for Fire Maidens: Greece by Anna Lowe

ARC Review: Fire Maidens: Greece by Anna Lowe

June 24, 2021

Theo Lazaridis is returning home to satisfy his father’s requirements to claim his inheritance. After meeting Zoe Thomas though his plans quickly change. But their peaceful time together quickly gets threatened.  I have been waiting for Theo’s book for a while now and it didn’t disappoint. Theo was totally smitten with Zoe instantly and I … More ARC Review: Fire Maidens: Greece by Anna Lowe

Cover for Dark Alpha's Obsession by Donna Grant

ARC Review: Dark Alpha’s Obsession by Donna Grant

May 17, 2021

Riordan is tasked with infiltrating a suspicious gathering that seems to be involved with the Others. He quickly realizes there’s definitely something going on but is distracted by the beautiful sister of the leader, Fianna.  This book was ok. I thought the first 30% of it was kind of boring and I never really warmed … More ARC Review: Dark Alpha’s Obsession by Donna Grant

Cover for The Tarot Directory by Sarah Bartlett

ARC Review: The Tarot Directory: Unlock the Meaning of the Cards, Spreads, and the Mystery of the Tarot by Sarah Bartlett

April 28, 2021

In The Tarot Directory, Sarah Bartlett breaks down tarot decks and how to interpret them. She starts by giving a basic history of the tarot and how it grew over time, then goes into breaking down the Major and Minor Arcanum. This is a basic reference guide to tarot and it is a great introduction … More ARC Review: The Tarot Directory: Unlock the Meaning of the Cards, Spreads, and the Mystery of the Tarot by Sarah Bartlett

Cover for Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment by Christi Johnson

ARC Review: Magical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment by Christi Johnson

April 24, 2021

Magic Stitches combines the craft of embroidery with spirituality to create talismans and amulets that you can wear. In this book, the author gives clear step by step guides on how to do the basic stitches in the patterns provided. They were extremely easy to follow and the visual steps were perfect for the more … More ARC Review: Magical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment by Christi Johnson