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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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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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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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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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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ARC Review: Clytemnestra – Costanza Casati

Clytemnestra

Author: Costanza Casati

Genre: Mythology

Published: March 7th, 2023 (Sourcebooks Landmark)

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Rating: 5 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Nightbirds – Kate J Armstrong

Nightbirds

Author: Kate J. Armstrong

Series: Nightbirds #1

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: February 28th, 2023 (Nancy Paulsen Books )

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Code Name Sapphire – Pam Jenoff – HTP Books Winter 2023 Historical Fiction Blog Tour

Hello readers! Welcome to my stop on the Harlequin Trade Publishing Winter 2023 Historical Fiction Blog Tour for Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff! Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and the author for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this tour.


Code Name Sapphire

Author: Pam Jenoff

Genre: Historical Fiction

Published: February 7th, 2023 (Park Row)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Mini Reviews #22

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 Legendborn, The Undercover Secretary and Five Survive.

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ARC Review: Stardust In Their Veins – Laura Sebastian

Stardust In Their Veins

Author: Laura Sebastian

Series: Castles In Their Bones #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: February 7th, 2023 (Delacorte Press)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre – Natasha Lester

The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre

Author: Natasha Lester

Genre: Historical Fiction

Published: January 10th, 2023 (Forever)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Mini Reviews #21 – ARC Edition

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 is a little different, since all the reviews are for ARCs I received last year that I haven’t yet reviewed and I’ll be discussing The Secret Society of Salzburg, Seoulmates and Nubia: The Awakening.

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