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  • It Happened On Thunder Road – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
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5 Star Review: Shut Up and Write the Book by Jenna Moreci

Posted on January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on 5 Star Review: Shut Up and Write the Book by Jenna Moreci
5 Star Review: Shut Up and Write the Book by Jenna Moreci

Writing a book can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. I was sent an eARC copy of Shut Up and Write the Book by Jenna Moreci by Jenna herself in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the opportunity and sorry I wasn’t able to get this review out until…

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Book Review: A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron

Posted on January 13, 2023January 24, 2023 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Book Review: A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron
Book Review: A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron

Will these long-lost twin princes be able to take on high school, coming out, and coronations together—or will this royal reunion quickly become a royal mess? I was granted eARC access to A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron courtesy of HarperCollins Canada as part of my participation in the HCC Influencers program. Thank…

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A Cat’s Guide to Vanquishing Evil by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review

Posted on December 23, 2022January 26, 2023 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on A Cat’s Guide to Vanquishing Evil by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review
A Cat’s Guide to Vanquishing Evil by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review

One key to save the worlds… I was granted eARC access to A Cat’s Guide to Vanquishing Evil by Chris Behrsin through the author’s ARC team email list in exchange for an honest review. Thanks again as always for the continued opportunity to get early access to Dragoncat! My thoughts are my own and my…

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Colouring Book Review: Fantasy Coloring Book by Weblight Dreams

Posted on December 23, 2022January 20, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Colouring Book Review: Fantasy Coloring Book by Weblight Dreams
Colouring Book Review: Fantasy Coloring Book by Weblight Dreams

Have you ever imaged yourself as an Elf in an adventure, maybe discovering a Dragon in a crystal cave when you were a child or even now as an adult? Let’s review a colouring book! My fellow YouTube artist and friend Weblight Dreams has a colouring book out on Amazon and I finally got a…

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Stellar Instinct by Jonathan Nevair – 5 Star Review

Posted on November 18, 2022January 9, 2023 By Jenna Rideout 7 Comments on Stellar Instinct by Jonathan Nevair – 5 Star Review
Stellar Instinct by Jonathan Nevair – 5 Star Review

A secret agent. A gaming mastermind. Two players in a dangerous competition blurring the boundaries of entertainment and reality. Jonathan reached out to me to offer an eARC of Stellar Instinct for review and I gladly accepted. Thanks again, Jonathan, for the opportunity to enjoy and review your work early! As always, my thoughts are…

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A Cat’s Guide to Travelling Through Portals by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review

Posted on September 24, 2022October 31, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on A Cat’s Guide to Travelling Through Portals by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review
A Cat’s Guide to Travelling Through Portals by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review

The key to open worlds is inside the belly of a dog… I was granted complimentary eARC access to A Cat’s Guide to Travelling Through Portals by Chris Behrsin through the author’s own mailing list in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the continued early access to this great series! My…

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This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves – 5 Star Review

Posted on September 18, 2022October 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves – 5 Star Review
This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves – 5 Star Review

Enrique “Quique” Luna has one goal this summer—get over his crush on Saleem Kanazi by pursuing his other romantic prospects. Never mind that he’s only out to his best friend, Fabiola. Never mind that he has absolutely zero game. I was granted audio ARC access to This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H….

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The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson – 5 Star Review

Posted on September 11, 2022September 20, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson – 5 Star Review
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson – 5 Star Review

When Springville residents—at least the ones still alive—are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation… Maddy did it. I was granted complimentary eARC access to The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson via NetGalley following my attendance at a #FrenzyPresents HarperCollins fall catalogue preview in August. Thank you…

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The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas – 5 Star Review

Posted on September 6, 2022September 20, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas – 5 Star Review
The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas – 5 Star Review

“Only the most powerful and honorable semidioses get chosen. I’m just a Jade. I’m not a real hero.” I was granted audio ARC access to The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas through the publisher, MacMillan Audio, via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the approval! My thoughts are my…

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Barrenworld: Den of Elyptus by J. Edwards Holt – 4 Star Review

Posted on August 23, 2022September 6, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Barrenworld: Den of Elyptus by J. Edwards Holt – 4 Star Review
Barrenworld: Den of Elyptus by J. Edwards Holt – 4 Star Review

After suffering great loss, but still surviving impossible odds on their journey to Avanoth, the newly formed Collective travels across the massive Central Continent. I was granted complimentary Audible access to Barrenworld: Den of Elyptus by J. Edwards Holt by the author himself in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for reaching out! My thoughts…

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The Queen’s Colors by J. Edwards Holt – 5 Star Review

Posted on August 21, 2022September 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Queen’s Colors by J. Edwards Holt – 5 Star Review
The Queen’s Colors by J. Edwards Holt – 5 Star Review

They live perfect lives, uninterrupted — until one day the flame of an old rivalry is rekindled… I was granted complimentary Audible access to The Queen’s Colors by J. Edwards Holt by the author himself in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for reaching out! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest….

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Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review

Posted on August 20, 2022September 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review
Babel by R.F. Kuang – 5 Star Review

Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. I was granted complimentary eARC access to Babel by R. F. Kuang through participation in the HarperCollins Canada Influencer program following attendance of the #FrenzyPresents summer catalogue preview. Thank you to the team at HCC for arranging these ARC opportunities for us! My…

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Stray Thoughts on Author Controversies

Posted on August 7, 2022August 12, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Stray Thoughts on Author Controversies
Stray Thoughts on Author Controversies

As I was trying to think of a topic to write about to fill this empty Sunday slot on the blog I decided to check out the Goodreads giveaways page. While there I saw a giveaway for The Gentleman’s Book of Vices by Jess Everlee and wondered if it was the same author and series…

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She’s the One Who Won’t Behave – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on July 25, 2022August 19, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 14 Comments on She’s the One Who Won’t Behave – 4 Star Book Review
She’s the One Who Won’t Behave – 4 Star Book Review

Gypsum, the sixth of seven sisters, has always been a rebel. Welcome to one of the July 25th stops on the blog tour for She’s the One Who Won’t Behave by S. R. Cronin with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, more reviews, and a giveaway! More…

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Freckles: The Dark Wizard by Jerry Harwood – 4 Star Review

Posted on July 13, 2022July 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Freckles: The Dark Wizard by Jerry Harwood – 4 Star Review
Freckles: The Dark Wizard by Jerry Harwood – 4 Star Review

At Flame Rock Middle School, you show off your big biceps, post your dimples on InstaWitch, grow a cheetah tail, or use your fairy wings to fly down the hall. Welcome to one of the July 13th stops on the blog tour for Freckles: The Dark Wizard by Jerry Harwood with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be…

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T Is for Time Travel by Stanlei Bellan – 4 Star Review

Posted on July 9, 2022July 14, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on T Is for Time Travel by Stanlei Bellan – 4 Star Review
T Is for Time Travel by Stanlei Bellan – 4 Star Review

Take the road less time traveled. I’m genuinely not sure anymore how T is for Time Travel by Stanlei Bellan came to be in my Kindle library. I have a feeling it was offered through Voracious Readers at some point leading up to or around publication time because I wasn’t swamped with blog tour reviews…

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A Cat’s Guide to Questing for Treasure by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review

Posted on July 8, 2022July 26, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on A Cat’s Guide to Questing for Treasure by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review
A Cat’s Guide to Questing for Treasure by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review

The hero of legend doesn’t quite live up to his reputation. I was granted complimentary eARC access to A Cat’s Guide to Questing for Treasure by Chris Behrsin by the author via his ARC team email list. Thanks as always for the access! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note…

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Lia and Beckett’s Abracadabra by Amy Noelle Parks – 4 Star Review

Posted on July 5, 2022July 14, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Lia and Beckett’s Abracadabra by Amy Noelle Parks – 4 Star Review
Lia and Beckett’s Abracadabra by Amy Noelle Parks – 4 Star Review

A star-crossed YA rom-com that has the charm of Maureen Johnson’s 13 Little Blue Envelopes and the magic of Now You See Me I was granted complimentary eARC access to Lia and Beckett’s Abracadabra by Amy Noelle Parks by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity! My…

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Ghost Light by Jane Tesh – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on July 2, 2022July 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Ghost Light by Jane Tesh – 4 Star Book Review
Ghost Light by Jane Tesh – 4 Star Book Review

Theodosia “Teddy” Ballard knows nothing about community theater, but when the stage manager for “Little Shop of Horrors” takes a tragic header down the costume-loft stairs, she agrees to fill in for the sake of her actor friend, Will. Welcome to the July 2nd stop on the blog tour for Ghost Light by Jane Tesh…

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From the Deep by Kateri Stanley – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on June 29, 2022July 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on From the Deep by Kateri Stanley – 4 Star Book Review
From the Deep by Kateri Stanley – 4 Star Book Review

Julian Finch, widower and fisherman, awakes to learn that the bodies of two colleagues have washed up on the beach of Drake Cove. Welcome to one of the June 29th stops on the blog tour for From the Deep by Kateri Stanley with Rachel’s Random Resources (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of…

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