Netgalley Review: They Drown Our Daughters

Hello Everyone, Such a pretty cover! Title: They Drown Our Daughters Author: Katrina Monroe Series: Standalone (?) Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Page Count: 300 Genre: Gothic Horror Trigger Warnings: suicide, drowning Goodreads Summary: For fans of Jennifer McMahon and Silvia Moreno-Garcia comes a haunting and atmospheric new novel from debut author Katrina Monroe. If you …

Netgalley Review: The Circus Infinite

Hello Everyone, Another book I picked because of the cover. I have no shame. 😆 Book Title: The Circus Infinite Author: Khan Wong Series: Standalone (?) Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure Publisher: Angry Robot Page Count: 400 Trigger warnings: scenes of violence, drug use, torture Goodreads Summary: Hunted by those who want to study his gravity …

Netgalley Review: Dance of Twilight and Tears

Hello Everyone, I'll admit it. I was sold by this cover and learning that this was a Swan Lake retelling! Book Title: Dance of Twilight and Tears Author: Zara Mills Series: I *think* it's a Standalone? But I've been wrong before lol Genre: YA Publisher: FinnStar Publishing Page Count: n/a Goodreads Summary: Algae and toe …

Netgalley Review: A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice

Hello Everyone, Book Title: A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice Author: Rebecca Connolly Series: Standalone Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing Page Count: 320 Date Published: April 5th, 2022 Goodreads Summary: Based on the remarkable true story of the Carpathia—the one ship and her legendary captain who answered the distress call of the sinking Titanic. Shortly …

Netgalley Review: Looking for Laura

Hello Everyone, Title: Looking For Laura Author: Ellen Shapiro Series: Book One Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publisher: Indies United Publishing House Page Count: 400 Book Summary: Like most private investigators, Tracey Marks is just trying to pay off the mountain of bills that never seem to stop. So when a client hands her $5000 to find his …

November TBR: Netgalley November, Nonfiction November, Novellas for November, Remember November…so much to read!

Hello Everyone, Made with Canva. I have a lot of projects this month and decided this year I'm not doing NaNoWriMo. Instead reading will be my primary focus, especially arcs as I have found that I have approximately 389 arcs on Netgalley...not counting the titles that got backlisted and are no longer there, oops. I …

Book Review: The Time for Murder is Meow

Title: The Time for Murder is Meow Author: T.C. LoTempio Series: Book 1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Midnight Ink Page Count: ? Type of Book: Kindle Ebook Received: Netgalley Rated: 3/5 stars Review Word Count: 300 Notes: ~*~ This was a quick enough read for me, read over the space of a day and a …

Netgalley Review: Penne Dreadful

Title: Penne Dreadful Author: Catherine Burns Series: Book 1 of the Italian Chef Mystery Series Genre: Mystery, Thriller Page Count: 500 Publisher: Sourcebooks Type of Book: Netgalley Read, Kindle Ebook Received: Netgalley Rated: 5/5 stars Review Word Count: Notes: A wonderful start to a new mystery series that will surely leave readers hungry for more! …

Netgalley Review: Contact by M.D. Neu

Title: Contact Author: M.D. Neu Series: Book 1 Genre: Science Fiction Page Count: 300 Publisher: Ninestar Press Type of Book: Arc, Kindle Ebook Review Word Count: 500 Rated: 4/5 stars Received: Netgalley Notes: Death of an lgbt character, but makes sense for the plot. Harsh swearing from two different characters, and a bomb attack about …

Netgalley Arc: Lying Beneath the Oaks

Title: Lying Beneath the Oaks Author: Kristin Wright Series: Standalone/Debut Genre: Mystery/Romance Publisher: Bella Rosa Books Page Count: 300 Review Word Count: 600 Type of Book: Arc, Kindle Ebook Received: Netgalley Rated: 4.5/5 stars Notes: Read for the Buzz-Word-a-Thon! Really liked this one! This book was beautifully crafted, well written, with strong characters, and definitely …