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Esme’s Gift – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on July 16, 2020June 9, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Esme’s Gift – 5 Star Book Review
Esme’s Gift – 5 Star Book Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. Esme’s Gift by Elizabeth Foster is book #2 in her MG/YA Fantasy Esme…

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Esme’s Wish – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on July 15, 2020June 9, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Esme’s Wish – 4 Star Book Review
Esme’s Wish – 4 Star Book Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. Esme’s Wish by Elizabeth Foster is book #1 in her YA Fantasy Esme…

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The Soul Thief – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on July 14, 2020June 9, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Soul Thief – 5 Star Book Review
The Soul Thief – 5 Star Book Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. The Soul Thief by Majanka Verstraete is book #1 in her Angel of…

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Rapid Fire Book Tag

Posted on July 11, 2020August 3, 2020 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Rapid Fire Book Tag
Rapid Fire Book Tag

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. I batch filmed a whole bunch of book tags back in early June…

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Mid-Year Freak Out Tag

Posted on July 4, 2020August 3, 2020 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Mid-Year Freak Out Tag
Mid-Year Freak Out Tag

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. If YouTube videos are your thing, I’d love some watch time on my…

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Djinn – 4 Star Review

Posted on June 30, 2020June 9, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Djinn – 4 Star Review
Djinn – 4 Star Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. I’ve recently started reviewing new and upcoming books directly from publishers through NetGalley,…

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – 4 Star Review

Posted on June 27, 2020June 9, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – 4 Star Review
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – 4 Star Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. I read Suzanne Collins’ The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Well, okay, I…

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We Need to Talk About Rowling

Posted on June 22, 2020July 30, 2020 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on We Need to Talk About Rowling
We Need to Talk About Rowling

Happy Pride, everyone! I hope you’re all doing well. It’s unfortunate that Rowling has chosen June, Pride, to spew more transphobic hate on Twitter. It’s even more unfortunate that this is a double down on anti-trans statements she made in December, and even just that this sort of hate is what she’s choosing to use…

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Felix Ever After – 5 Star Review

Posted on June 20, 2020June 9, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Felix Ever After – 5 Star Review
Felix Ever After – 5 Star Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. I’m making an effort to read more books written by and/or about black…

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El Paso – 3 Star Review

Posted on June 16, 2020June 9, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on El Paso – 3 Star Review
El Paso – 3 Star Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. El Paso by Michael Van Cleve is a “hybrid novel,” part graphic novel…

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Beyoncé Book Tag

Posted on June 13, 2020August 3, 2020 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Beyoncé Book Tag
Beyoncé Book Tag

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. Brianna of GusherBooks started a BookTube tag based on Beyoncé’s music. Eight prompts…

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Book Talk, Tags & YouTube

The Savior’s Sister – 5 Star Review

Posted on June 11, 2020June 9, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 10 Comments on The Savior’s Sister – 5 Star Review
The Savior’s Sister – 5 Star Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. I’m on Jenna Moreci’s street team helping to promote her third novel The…

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5 Authors I No Longer Read (and Why)

Posted on June 6, 2020July 31, 2020 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on 5 Authors I No Longer Read (and Why)
5 Authors I No Longer Read (and Why)

Sometimes an author stops appearing on your to-be-read pile, and there are plenty of reasons for that. Today’s video on my YouTube channel is about five authors I no longer read and why. If you’d prefer to watch and hear my list, check it out in video form! If you’d rather read it, read on….

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BookTube Newbie Tag

Posted on May 30, 2020July 31, 2020 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on BookTube Newbie Tag
BookTube Newbie Tag

Last week when I launched my AuthorTube & BookTube channel on YouTube, The Westveil Archives, I did the AuthorTube Newbie tag. Today I’m doing the BookTube Newbie tag! If you’d rather read my answers, continue reading. If you’d rather watch and listen: 1. Why did you start this channel? Well, when I started my art…

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Book Talk, Tags & YouTube

New Channel, Who ‘Dis?

Posted on May 23, 2020July 30, 2020 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on New Channel, Who ‘Dis?
New Channel, Who ‘Dis?

It’s launch day for my AuthorTube / BookTube channel on YouTube! For two years now I’ve put everything on my art channel, Jenna Gets Creative, and just did fan art any time I wanted to discuss something booky. Well, no more! (Okay, that’ll still happen. Especially with my The Savior’s Sister street team stuff, since…

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