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Book Review: Ebony the Cat by Frances Ive

Posted on September 17, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Book Review: Ebony the Cat by Frances Ive

Enigmatic, quirky, moody, demanding, loving, amusing, domineering and determined all apply to Ebony. Welcome to one of the September 17th th stops on the blog tour for Ebony the Cat by Frances Ive by Alice G May with Rachel’s Random Resources (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more spotlights, reviews, and…

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4 Star Review: Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini

Posted on May 16, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 4 Star Review: Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini

Each step they take toward the mysterious abyss is more punishing than the last. Thank you to Drew Kilman at MacMillan for reaching out with an audio ARC NetGalley widget! I can’t even express how excited I was about a prequel to To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and I was disappointed when I…

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4 Star Review: Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan

Posted on May 3, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 4 Star Review: Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan

Seventeen-year-old Max has always been out, proud and just a little spoiled. Frustrated by the lack of romantic options in his small-town high school, during an argument with his lifelong best friend Dean, Max lashes out and says he wishes he had never been born gay. Welcome to one of the May 3rd stops on…

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4 Star Review: The Delve by Dan Fitzgerald

Posted on February 4, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 4 Star Review: The Delve by Dan Fitzgerald

The sword wants what it wants. Welcome to one of the February 4th stops on the blog tour for The Delve by Dan Fitzgerald with Escapist Book Tours. (#EscapistBookTours | Twitter | Instagram) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and exclusive content! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means…

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Book Review: A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron

Posted on January 13, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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Family Fun at the Lake by Katelyn Prendergast – 4 Star Review

Posted on September 29, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Family Fun at the Lake by Katelyn Prendergast – 4 Star Review

Remember those mornings on the lake, days in the woods, or nights in the cabin? Welcome to one of the September 29th stops on the blog tour for Family Fun at the Lake by Katelyn Prendergast with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more spotlights and a giveaway!…

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Old Bag of Tricks by Kevin J. Cyr – 4 Star Review

Posted on September 26, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Old Bag of Tricks by Kevin J. Cyr – 4 Star Review

Most people think Halloween should be called a holiday, but for some it could be a reminder of a tragedy. On that night, the lives of three boys changed forever. Welcome to one of the September 26th stops on the blog tour for Old Bag of Tricks by Kevin J. Cyr with Goddess Fish Promotions….

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The Shadow of the Mole by Bob Van Laerhoven – 4 Star Review

Posted on September 1, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Shadow of the Mole by Bob Van Laerhoven – 4 Star Review

1916, Bois de Bolante, France. The battles in the trenches are raging fiercer than ever. In a deserted mineshaft, French sappeurs discover an unconscious man, and nickname him The Mole. Welcome to one of the September 1st stops on the blog tour for The Shadow of the Mole by Bob Van Laerhoven with Goddess Fish…

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The Great, Messy, Multicoloured, Monstrous, Yarn Monster – 4 Star Review

Posted on August 30, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Great, Messy, Multicoloured, Monstrous, Yarn Monster – 4 Star Review

What happens to Grandma’s house when she doesn’t tidy up? Welcome to one of the August 30th stops on the blog tour for The Great, Messy, Multicoloured, Monstrous, Yarn Monster by Andrea Pukteris with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews and a giveaway! More on that…

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

Posted on August 23, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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Stitch X for Murder by A.C.F. Bookens – 4 Star Review

Posted on August 18, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Stitch X for Murder by A.C.F. Bookens – 4 Star Review

Old Douglas Fir timbers bring good money, but maybe not as much as keeping quiet about the story of a murder. Welcome to the August 18th stop on the blog tour for Stitch X for Murder by A.C.F. Bookens with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for audio excerpts, more…

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Beauty in the Beast by Emily-Jane Hills Orford – 4 Star Review

Posted on August 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Beauty in the Beast by Emily-Jane Hills Orford – 4 Star Review

Priya, a name that suggests beautiful. Amell, a name that suggests all powerful. One is a beautiful young lady; the other a beast. Welcome to one of the August 3rd stops on the blog tour for Beauty in the Beast by Emily-Jane Hills Orford with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of…

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Author Guest Post & KidLit Review with Melissa Stuart

Posted on July 29, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Author Guest Post & KidLit Review with Melissa Stuart

This is the heartwarming story of one little girl’s journey through grief. Welcome to the July 29th stop on the blog tour for Butterfly Love from Above by Melissa Stuart with iRead Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More…

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A Paraphrase of Paradise Lost for Youngsters – 4 Star Review

Posted on July 26, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on A Paraphrase of Paradise Lost for Youngsters – 4 Star Review

This retelling of books V and VI of the epic poem Paradise Lost, written by John Milton, follows the story of Satan’s rebellion and fall from grace. Welcome to one of the July 26th stops on the blog tour for A Paraphrase of Paradise Lost for Youngsters by Joseph Stemberga and Thomas Lane with Goddess…

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

Posted on July 25, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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The Bean Sidhe by Ernest L Canning – 4 Star Review

Posted on July 20, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Bean Sidhe by Ernest L Canning – 4 Star Review

Percy thought he had it all figured out; good education, good job, good wife, work hard, play by the rules. But he discovered very late in life that not everyone has read the same rule book. Welcome to one of the July 20th stops on the blog tour for The Bean Sidhe by Ernest L…

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

Posted on July 13, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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Lia and Beckett’s Abracadabra by Amy Noelle Parks – 4 Star Review

Posted on July 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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The Skylight Fallout by J. Wint – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on July 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Skylight Fallout by J. Wint – 4 Star Book Review

Now is the time for Vigilance. Thank you to author J. Wint for reaching out and offering a complimentary ebook copy of The Skylight Fallout for review following my review of the previous book, The Prism Affect. My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please note that this post contains affiliate links,…

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