ARC Review: The Paris Deception – Bryn Turnbull

The Paris Deception

Author: Bryn Turnbull

Genre: Historical Fiction

Published: May 30th, 2023 (MIRA)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Ink Blood Sister Scribe – Emma Törzs

Ink Blood Sister Scribe

Author: Emma Törzs

Genre: Fantasy

Published: May 30th, 2023 (William Morrow)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Yellowface – R. F. Kuang

Yellowface

Author: R. F. Kuang

Genre: Contemporary

Published: May 16th, 2023 (William Morrow)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Lords of Uncreation – Adrian Tchaikovsky

Lords of Uncreation

Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky

Series: The Final Architecture #3

Genre: Science Fiction

Published: May 2nd, 2023 (Orbit Books)

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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ARC Review: The Last One To Fall – Gabriella Lepore

The Last One To Fall

Author: Gabriella Lepore

Genre: YA, Mystery/Thriller

Published: May 2nd, 2023 (Inkyard Press)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: The Lake House – Sarah Beth Durst

The Lake House

Author: Sarah Beth Durst

Genre: YA, Mystery/Thriller

Published: April 25th, 2023 (Harper Teen)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Four Found Dead – Natalie D. Richards

Four Found Dead

Author: Natalie D. Richards

Genre: YA, Mystery/Thriller

Published: May 2nd, 2023 (Sourcebooks Fire)

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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Book Review: The Dragon’s Promise – Elizabeth Lim

The Dragon’s Promise

Author: Elizabeth Lim

Series: Six Crimson Cranes #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Retelling

Published: August 30th, 2022 (Hodder & Stoughton)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Book Review: Foul Lady Fortune – Chloe Gong

Foul Lady Fortune

Author: Chloe Gong

Series: Foul Lady Fortune #1

Genre: YA, Retelling, Historical Fiction

Published: September 27th, 2022 (Margaret K. McElderry Books)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: The Forgotten Palace – Alexandra Walsh

The Forgotten Palace

Author: Alexandra Walsh

Genre: Historical Fiction

Published: April 12th, 2023 (Boldwood Books)

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Rating: 3 out of 5.
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The Time Trials – Jon & Dayna McConnell – The Write Reads BBNYA Blog Tour

Hello readers! Welcome to my stop on the BBNYA 2022 Finalist Tour for The Time Trials by Jon McConnell & Dayna McConnell! Thank you to Dave @The_WriteReads for including me in this tour and also to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this book!


The Time Trials

Series: The Time Trials #1

Author: Jon & Dayna McConnell

Genre: YA, Science Fiction

Published: September 21, 2021 (Tiny Fox Press )

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Queen Bee – Amalie Howard

Queen Bee

Author: Amalie Howard

Genre: YA, Retelling

Published: April 4th, 2023 (Joy Revolution)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Silver in the Bone – Alexandra Bracken

Silver in the Bone

Author: Alexandra Bracken

Series: Silver in the Bone #1

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: April 4th, 2023 (Knopf BYR)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: The Last Heir to Blackwood Library – Hester Fox

The Last Heir to Blackwood Library

Author: Hester Fox

Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery

Published: April 4th, 2023 (Graydon House)

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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Book Review: Heart of the Sun Warrior – Sue Lynn Tan

Heart of the Sun Warrior

Author: Sue Lynn Tan

Series: The Celestial Kingdom #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: November 15th, 2022 (Harper Voyager)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Mini Reviews #23

Hello readers, and welcome to Mini Reviews, where I talk about some of the books I don’t write full length reviews for. This installment I’m discussing The Sinister Booksellers of Bath, A Thousand Heartbeats, and Friends Like These.

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Book Review: These Infinite Threads – Tahereh Mafi

These Infinite Threads

Author: Tahereh Mafi

Series: This Woven Kingdom #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: February 7th, 2023 (HarperCollins)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Book Review: Manifest – Brittany Cavallaro

Manifest

Author: Brittany Cavallaro

Series: Muse #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Alternate History

Published: January 17th, 2023 (Katherine Tegen Books)

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Rating: 3 out of 5.
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Book Review: Chain of Thorns – Cassandra Clare

Chain of Thorns

Author: Cassandra Clare

Series: The Last Hours #3

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: January 31st, 2023 (Margaret K. McElderry Books)

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Stateless – Elizabeth Wein

Stateless

Author: Elizabeth Wein

Genre: YA, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller

Published: March 14th, 2023 (Little, Brown BYR)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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