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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Most Awaited Releases – Summer 2023

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Hello readers! Summer is just around the corner and the weather is finally getting warmer. I have so many titles on my TBR for the next four months that narrowing it down to ten was a serious task, especially since some of these books have been on my list for several years. Most are from familiar authors, but I do have a couple that are new to my TBR too. Here are my top 10 most anticipated reads this summer!

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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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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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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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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: 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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2022 Book Haul

Merry Christmas and welcome to my 2022 book haul post!

The funny thing is that I intended to add very few physical books to my shelves this year and managed to keep myself from buying any books for most of 2022 – until my birthday, which is when it all went out the window and now I have a good sized pile of new books after all. Let’s take a look!

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Angels of the Resistance – Noelle Salazar – HTP Books Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour

Hello readers! Welcome to my stop on the Harlequin Trade Publishing Fall 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour for Angels of the Resistance by Noelle Salazar! Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and the author for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this tour.

Title: Angels of the Resistance
Author
: Noelle Salazar
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published
: November 29th, 2022 (MIRA)
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My Imaginary Mary – Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

Title: My Imaginary Mary
Series: Mary #2
Author
: Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
Genre: YA, Historical Fiction, Retelling
Published
: August 2nd, 2022 (HarperTeen)
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The Last White Rose: A Novel of Elizabeth of York – Alison Weir

Title: The Last White Rose: A Novel of Elizabeth of York – Alison Weir
Series: Tudor Rose #1
Author
: Alison Weir
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published
: May 10th, 2022 (Ballantine Books)
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The Last Daughter of York – Nicola Cornick

Title: The Last Daughter of York
Author
: Nicola Cornick
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published
: November 16th, 2021 (Graydon House)
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The Last of the Seven – Steven Hartov – HTP Books Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour

Hello readers! Welcome to my stop on the Harlequin Trade Publishing Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour for The Last of the Seven by Steven Hartov! Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and the author for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this tour.

Title: The Last of the Seven
Author
: Steven Hartov
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published
: August 9th, 2022 (Hanover Square Press)
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The Codebreaker’s Secret – Sara Ackerman – HTP Books Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour

Hello readers! Welcome to my stop on the Harlequin Trade Publishing Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour for The Codebreaker’s Secret by Sara Ackerman! Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and the author for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this tour.

Title: The Codebreaker’s Secret
Author
: Sara Ackerman
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published
: August 2nd, 2022 (MIRA Books)
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The Librarian Spy – Madeline Martin – HTP Books Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour

Hello readers! Welcome to my stop on the Harlequin Trade Publishing Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour for The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin! Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and the author for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this tour.

Title: The Librarian Spy
Author
: Madeline Martin
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published
: June 26th, 2022 (Hanover Square Press)
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Mid-Year Freak Out Book Tag 2022

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July is nearly here once again, which means it’s time for the annual Mid-Year Freak Out Book Tag! It has been an interesting year so far on the bookish front and there are still so many highly anticipated titles to come this year. Let’s take a look!

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The German Wife – Kelly Rimmer – HTP Books Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour

Hello readers! Welcome to my stop on the Harlequin Trade Publishing Summer 2022 Historical Fiction Blog Tour for The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer! Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and the author for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this tour.

Title: The German Wife
Author
: Kelly Rimmer
Genre: Historical Fiction
Published
: June 28th, 2022 (Graydon House)
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