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This book tore my heart out in an exquisitely sweet way. It was the most lovely written book I have ever read, the imagery was next to none. I am simply in love with the joy and sadness, and closure that this author was able to portray in this story. I have never read its likeness, but will forever compare it to my future reads.
Paul Tremblay's writing is propelling, it's a heightened ride from beginning to end. For me, it's a challenge to continually read his books as they plunder into my deepest fears, in this case, a viral infection spreading from animal to human. They are all too real, and the small community in which this story takes place could be the one you or I live in, this could happen to you (or me). Do not look at the length of time it took me to read this and determine it could not have been good, look at the time it took me to read this and know that every third chapter or so, I HAD to put it down because my anxiety was so heightened by the events therein that I was constantly on the verge of panic. It's that good, Tremblay is that good.
If you've never read him and this book hasn't released yet (July 7, 2020) add it to your TBR and pick up his book Cabin at the End of the World. Another amazing apocalyptic read about a home invasion. Terrifying.
ARC provided by William Morrow. This is an honest review.
I mesh with this book on a celluar level.
Loved it just as much the second time around..
A thorough enjoyment. MurderBot is a delight! Empathic, witty, and intelligent, a sure delight for non-scifi and sci-fi lovers.
NetGalley, bless you for the advanced reader's copy of Snug! I've been following Catana Comics for ages and absolutely love her comics on relationships. They are down to earth, quirky, and relatable. I can't get enough of them!
This book is 100% quotable. It's lovely and touching and full of good feelings. Reading this felt like speaking to God, it gave me insight into daily prayer and it gave me something I really needed, that feeling of openness and honesty when speaking with God. It showed me that just having that open form of communication with God was in itself a prayer.
Thanks, Netgalley and Convergent Books for the ARC of A Rhythm of Prayer, it was a real pleasure to read and I will be looking for other books written by the contributors therein.
This I can already tell is going to be a series I can sink my teeth into. Who doesn't love the love triangle trope. Boy loves a boy who loves a girl who loves a boy, and with a twist! There's a girl in love with the girl. Teens... squishy love. Anyways. This was a real pleasure to read, not only are the characters sincere, and over the top in the expressions, of course, who wouldn't read manga for this, but the storyline - guys c'mon - it's everything.
There's this boy, who has a secret crush on this girl, who decides to help his crush get her crush. I'm probably confusing you but stick with it, it really is great.
My only hangup was the girl crush was supremely over apologetic, and sometimes to the point of annoyance but really when it came down to it, this wasn't even enough to drop a star.
Favorite.
I highly recommend this series to Alexa! I know you would mesh so well with her humor.
I would like to thank @NetGalley for the opportunity to read Magic Lesson by Alice Hoffman. Unfortunately I was only able to make it through half of the book due to unfortunate circumstances. I would like to say that I have ordered myself a copy and plan to finish and will update my review accordingly.
About the book: I very much enjoyed learning the origins of Maria Owens, we hear a lot about her from “Practical Magic”. In “Magic Lessons” we follow her story from her birth and youth under the tutelage of Hannah Owens, and as a bright youth learning and even potentially exceeding the skills of her birth mother, and beyond to North America. Ms. Hoffman writes an immersive experience, being set in the mid-1600s, the story takes what we know of witches of the era and brings it down to a personal level. I would highly recommend this to fans of “Practical Magic”.
This book was a real treat. Its impressively creepy with a quirky sense of humor that prevents the fear from being oppressive. I really enjoyed it!
Riley Sager is one of my favorite up and coming authors, I say up and coming because his newest book (releasing June 30th) is only his 4th book published under this name. His books are creepy and occasionally horrifying, but also completely believable. It's that realism that makes his books stand out. They are average people put in extraordinary circumstances, and his latest read Home Before Dark is no different. In it, we meet Maggie Holt, a home flipper and designer, who has grown up in the shadow of some horrible event that her family has profited from. We go into the story and slowly fall down the rabbit hole, as Maggie comes to terms with the event that changed the course of her family's life. Through her return to the presumably haunted Baneberry House, we find out through alternating chapters what really happened to her family. Is the home haunted from all the previous tragedies, does Mister Shadow come with a warning or threat, are her parents right when they tell her not to return, that it isn't safe for her there? You'll have to read this one to find out, all I can say is... Every house has a
story.
Thank you to Dutton Book and NetGalley for my advanced copy of Home Before Dark, this book was received in advance for an honest review.
This is a gorgeous Tarot book. It gives you input and descriptions and guidance on interpreting every card in the deck. My only issue was that it did not come with a deck?! The artwork on the cards in the book as they are fully illustrated are absolutely gorgeous. I can't fathom why this isn't a set. That being said I have no regrets using this book to review and learn and for deeper guidance on the cards that I do have.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Tarot, this is my honest review.
Didn't jive as much as the first with me...too many uncomfortable situations, and too much time building on the internet relationship. Idk just not for me. Super looking forward to April and Mitch's story tho!
I cant believe its over.... I need more books Helen Hoang! I hope she writes more about this series. I wouldnt mind a book 2 to this one.
Thank you Rowynn... ☺
I thank you for the heart ache... This story o my gerdness, these two... I'm speechless.
I love a good friends to lovers story, and the character arc was lovely. It had a bit more spo2ce than I was anticipating but I mean... I could never pass on a book with a cover like this one.
And just for the record...following your heart is never wrong guys.
My least favorite of the series, but still a solid story, could've been longer, but unnecessary to do so.
The Awkward Yeti is by far one of my favorite comics, and this book was comically loaded with testimonies from real people about the most awkward and hilarious medical situations. On the whole, it was really relatable and the bits added by the Awkward Yeti priceless! I highly recommend this and anything written by Nick Seluk.
Loved this adorable book about the creature teachers that touched Montgomery's life.
3.5
had me in its grip til the very end, and i dunno, i just couldn't feel the tension
could be me?
3.5 rolled up to 4
Filled with awe! This book is simply adorable! I am a sucker for a friends-to-lovers romance and this one even though it's filled with moments of misunderstanding, these ladies are super mature, a fact I noted and appreciated.
Thanks, Netgalley and Underlined for an advanced copy of I Think I Love You, I do hope you'll check it out, especially if you fall into the LGBTQ+ family or if you're questioning your ability to fall in love, or coming out to your parents. Lovely read.