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  • The Last Gifts of the Universe by Rory August – 4* Review Book Reviews
  • Thunder, Blood, and Goats by Lyra Wolf – 5 Star Review Book Reviews
  • The Sojourn Season 1 Volume 1 – 5 Star Audiobook Review Book Reviews
  • The Year of the Witching – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • The Lost Apothecary – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • She’s the One Who Thinks Too Much – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • This Golden Flame – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • The Great Gatsby – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • A Shot of Murder – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • The Arcane by Andrew S. French – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson – 4 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • Bake Believe – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • Jati’s Wager by Jonathan Nevair – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews
  • The Living Waters by Dan Fitzgerald – 5 Star Book Review Book Reviews

Category: Book Reviews

From the Deep by Kateri Stanley – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 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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The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar – 4 Star Review

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar – 4 Star Review
The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar – 4 Star Review

Seven years ago, Tanvi was spirited away to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream runners: human children freed of all memory and emotion, who collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court. I was sent an ARC of The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar…

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Why We Walk by Siena – 3.5 Star KidLit Review

Posted on June 26, 2022June 27, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Why We Walk by Siena – 3.5 Star KidLit Review
Why We Walk by Siena – 3.5 Star KidLit Review

When we walk we see things that we would have missed if we drove. Welcome to one of the June 26th stops on the blog tour for Why We Walk by Siena with Rachel’s Random Resources (tour schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews! Please note that this post contains…

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Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia – 4 Star Book Review
Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia – 4 Star Book Review

Cat lives in her high school. She never leaves, and for a long time her school has provided her with everything she needs. But now things are changing. I was sent an ARC of Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia from HarperCollins Canada after participating in the #FrenzyPresent summer preview 2022 event offered to HCC Influencers and…

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I Am One with the Universe – 3.5 Star KidLit Review

Posted on June 6, 2022June 8, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on I Am One with the Universe – 3.5 Star KidLit Review
I Am One with the Universe – 3.5 Star KidLit Review

This children’s book teaches young readers to reflect on a simple yet profound message: We are all connected to everything we see and experience in this world. The essence of God is within each one of us and in everything we see, touch, feel, taste and dream about. Welcome to one of the June 6th…

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Papa the Shoemaker – 4 Star Book Review (KidLit)

Posted on June 2, 2022June 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Papa the Shoemaker – 4 Star Book Review (KidLit)
Papa the Shoemaker – 4 Star Book Review (KidLit)

Hi there, my name is William and I have a question for you! Welcome to one of the June 2nd stops on the blog tour for Papa the Shoemaker by Kyra Kalweit and Dayán Mantecón Roldán with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews and a giveaway!…

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Out of the Blue by Jason June – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Out of the Blue by Jason June – 4 Star Review
Out of the Blue by Jason June – 4 Star Review

Crest is not excited to be on their Journey: the monthlong sojourn on land all teen merfolk must undergo. I was granted complimentary eARC access to Out of the Blue by Jason June after participating in a #FrenzyPresents preview event with the HarperCollins Canada Influencer team. Thank you for the NetGalley download! My thoughts are…

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The Magic of Daydreaming – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on May 26, 2022May 27, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on The Magic of Daydreaming – 4 Star Book Review
The Magic of Daydreaming – 4 Star Book Review

Mona is a small, purple, furry creature with a BIG dream. Welcome to one of the May 26th stops on the blog tour for The Magic of Daydreaming by Kyra Kalweit and Dayán Mantecón Roldán with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews and a giveaway! More…

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Big Shot by Kirsten Weiss – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 25, 2022June 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 7 Comments on Big Shot by Kirsten Weiss – 4 Star Review
Big Shot by Kirsten Weiss – 4 Star Review

Hi, I’m Alice, personal protection specialist. Welcome to the May 25th stop on the blog tour for Big Shot by Kirsten Weiss with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please note that this post…

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The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 21, 2022May 27, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham – 4 Star Review
The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham – 4 Star Review

They say he was an outsider. A man with no home, no family, no friend to call his own. The man with nothing left to love. The empty man. Welcome to one of the May 21st stops on the blog tour for The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham with Escapist Book Tours! (#EscapistBookTours…

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What Makes Me…Me by Anne Baldwin – 5 Star Review

Posted on May 19, 2022May 27, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on What Makes Me…Me by Anne Baldwin – 5 Star Review
What Makes Me…Me by Anne Baldwin – 5 Star Review

What Makes Me…Me is a story about harnessing your super powered brain. Welcome to one of the May 19th stops on the blog tour for What Makes Me…Me by Anne Baldwin with iRead Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway!…

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The Nexus Games by Shami Stovall – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 8 Comments on The Nexus Games by Shami Stovall – 4 Star Review
The Nexus Games by Shami Stovall – 4 Star Review

Special Forces Soldier Alex Kellan has three problems. He’s on forced medical leave, he’s alone on Christmas, and two men are actively stalking his every step. Welcome to one of the May 17th stops on the blog tour for The Nexus Games by Shami Stovall with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest…

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The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 15, 2022May 19, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken – 4 Star Review
The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken – 4 Star Review

Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Beekeeper of Aleppo. I was granted eARC access to The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note…

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Hands Like Secrets by Mariah Norris – 5 Star Review

Posted on May 12, 2022May 17, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Hands Like Secrets by Mariah Norris – 5 Star Review
Hands Like Secrets by Mariah Norris – 5 Star Review

Saeli has always been different: she is autistic, in a world that doesn’t have a word for people like her. I was granted a complimentary eARC copy of Hands Like Secrets by Mariah Norris in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Mariah for reaching out! My thoughts are my own and my review…

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Under Fortunate Stars by Ren Hutchings – 5 Star Review

Posted on May 10, 2022May 12, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Under Fortunate Stars by Ren Hutchings – 5 Star Review
Under Fortunate Stars by Ren Hutchings – 5 Star Review

Fleeing the final days of the generations-long war with the alien Felen, smuggler Jereth Keeven’s freighter the Jonah breaks down in a strange rift in deep space, with little chance of rescue… I was granted complimentary access to Under Fortunate Stars by Ren Hutchings via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! My…

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Dreams of Fire by Nathaniel Wayne – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 6, 2022May 12, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Dreams of Fire by Nathaniel Wayne – 4 Star Review
Dreams of Fire by Nathaniel Wayne – 4 Star Review

Farris has the misfortune of being an elemental: born human but host to barely contained primal energies. Let me open by saying that I purchased my copy of Dreams of Fire by Nathaniel Wayne because I am a fan of the author’s other work, particularly her YouTube content on the channels Council of Geeks, Breakroom…

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House of Bastiion by K. L. Kolarich – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 5, 2022May 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on House of Bastiion by K. L. Kolarich – 4 Star Review
House of Bastiion by K. L. Kolarich – 4 Star Review

BEHIND THE MASK OF DUTY AND POWER, NO ONE IS WHO THEY SEEM… I was granted complimentary access to House of Bastiion by K.L. Kolarich via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate…

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Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 2, 2022May 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 6 Comments on Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith – 4 Star Review
Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith – 4 Star Review

Welcome or unwelcome. Fate has arrived. Welcome to one of the May 2nd stops on the blog tour for Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Visit the previous…

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The Clockwork Man by E.V. Odle – 4 Star Review

Posted on May 1, 2022May 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Clockwork Man by E.V. Odle – 4 Star Review
The Clockwork Man by E.V. Odle – 4 Star Review

Several thousand years from now, advanced humanoids known as the Makers will implant clockwork devices into our heads. I was granted complimentary eARC access to the 2022 edition of The Clockwork Man by E. V. Odle by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the access approval! My thoughts…

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Eating These Foods Makes Me… – 4 Star Review

Posted on April 27, 2022May 1, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Eating These Foods Makes Me… – 4 Star Review
Eating These Foods Makes Me… – 4 Star Review

Is your kid a picky eater? Do you want your child to enjoy eating a variety of foods? Welcome to one of the April 27th stops on the blog tour for Eating These Foods Makes Me… by Kalifa Rodriguez with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews,…

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