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Collin Armstrong’s Polybius is an enthralling debut novel that blends 1980s nostalgia with supernatural horror. Drawing on the urban legend of the mysterious arcade game rumored to induce bizarre effects, Armstrong crafts a story that is part Stranger Things, part The Walking Dead. Set in the quiet coastal town of Tasker Bay, the narrative follows…
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By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult is a masterful exploration of how memories, identity, and family bonds shape who we are and how we see the world. Picoult’s writing style shines as she tackles heavy themes with sensitivity, weaving a multi-layered story that’s hard to put down. The book centers around characters who are…
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“The House on Watch Hill” by Karen Marie Moning is a masterful blend of mystery, romance, and the supernatural that keeps readers captivated from beginning to end. Moning, well-known for her rich storytelling and intricate world-building, delivers another mesmerizing tale that blends suspense with her signature touch of magic. The story is set in a…
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In Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis, readers are thrust into a hilariously chaotic high fantasy world where nothing is as it seems. Gav wakes up in the aftermath of chaos, finding himself in the unlikely position of being the Dread Lord Whomever, destined to commit heinous acts he has no memory of planning. As he navigates…
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! I, myself, am hoping to find a book bouquet from my husband waiting for me. What reader doesn’t want more books on any given holiday? But if you’re looking for something to get you in that romantic spirit with a little bit of magic included, I’ve compiled a list to…
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“Best of both worlds” is a phrase we hear often, but not so much when it comes to the books we read. It seems that most fall into one category or another. Or there are those that try to span a couple different genres but don’t necessarily do it well. However, I’ve come across a…
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Hey friends! It’s a New Year and with that comes new reading goals. I didn’t meet my goal in 2023 to read 45 books (I was short by 14 books 😬). So this year, I lowered my goal to 35. I’ve also started my reading journal for the year which will hopefully keep me on…
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I’m not sure what I was expecting when I received a copy of Mortal Follies but I can say I was happily surprised by how much I enjoyed this story. Told from the perspective of a hobgoblin, known as Robin, we follow Miss Mitchelmore as she navigates the trials and tribulations of the ton. However,…
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Elle has fallen from the sky…again. With no memories of who she was, locked in a castle with demons, and the yearning for freedom and to figure out who she is, she’s finally escaped. And landed right in Adair’s backyard. A man without a heart and an enchanted painting. In Where The Lightning Goes, we’re…
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Do you have those books that just sit around and never get read? Maybe they’re gathering dust on a shelf or taking up room in a pile on the floor? Daughter of Smoke and Bone was one of those books. Karou is seventeen years old, living in Prague, and fills her sketchbooks with drawings of…
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