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Odin's Child by Siri PettersenI've been waiting on an English translation of this book ever since I saw a Booktuber talking about it a few years ago. I can't even remember who it was at this point! The Alienist by Caleb CarrHonestly, I was totally stumped about what audiobook to pick up next. I kept... Continue Reading →
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! I am 110% enchanted by both the cover and synopsis... Continue Reading →
In the Garden of Spite by Camilla BruceI'm trying to diversify genres this year and decided I need more murder and mayhem in my TBR. This book seems like it will fit the bill since a fictional account of Belle Gunness, one of the most prolific female serial killers in history. I just popped over... Continue Reading →
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! An Affair of Poisons is a stunning book with a premise... Continue Reading →
Published: March 22, 2016 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Genre: Historical Fiction Series: Standalone Pages: 416 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: A sensitive orphan, Jane Steele suffers first at the hands of her spiteful aunt and predatory cousin, then at a grim school where she fights for her very life until escaping to London, leaving the... Continue Reading →
Published: January 16, 2018 Publisher: Tor Teen Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction Series: Blood and Sand #1 Pages: 320 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: FORGED IN BATTLE... FROM THE DUST OF THE ARENA... A LEGEND WILL RISE The action-packed... Continue Reading →
Published: September 19, 2017 Publisher: Little, Brown & Company Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper #2 Pages: 434 (Hardcover) My Rating: 2.5/5.0 Synopsis: In this New York Times bestselling sequel to Kerri Maniscalco's haunting #1 debut Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the... Continue Reading →
The Friday Face off is a weekly meme hosted by Books by Proxy and the official rules can be found here. This is a fun way to feature your favorite book covers and show off your favorite edition! 9th December – Lips – Soul Meets Soul on Lovers’ Lips This week's pick is Memoirs of a... Continue Reading →
Published: September 20, 2016 Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction Pages: 326 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord's daughter, with a life of wealth and privilege stretched out before her. But between the social teas and silk dress fittings, she leads a forbidden secret life.... Continue Reading →
Published: April 2, 2013 Publisher: Roc Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Pages: 656 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: In his critically acclaimed novel Under Heaven, Guy Gavriel Kay told a vivid and powerful story inspired by China’s Tang Dynasty. Now, the international bestselling and multiple award-winning author revisits that invented setting four centuries later with... Continue Reading →
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