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5 Star Review: Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect by PD Alleva

Posted on October 29, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 5 Star Review: Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect by PD Alleva

Carnivals, Cannibals, and Clowns. Oh My! Wanna go for a ride? I was sent an early access copy of Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect by the author in exchange for a review. Thank you for thinking of me! As always, my thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Celebrate this Halloween publication with…

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5 Star Review: The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

Posted on October 3, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 5 Star Review: The Scarlet Alchemist by Kylie Lee Baker

Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. But for now, she’s trapped in her impoverished village in southern China, practicing an illegal form of alchemy to keep food on the table—resurrecting the dead,…

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5 Star Review: Rise of the Red Sun by J. Edwards Holt

Posted on April 14, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 5 Star Review: Rise of the Red Sun by J. Edwards Holt

After coming to the stark realization that they were deceived by a close and trusted ally, the surviving members of the Collective struggle to find purpose in the new apocalyptic, war-torn world around them. I was granted complimentary audiobook acccess to Barrenworld: Rise of the Red Sun by the author, J. Edwards Holt, in exchange…

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5 Star Review: Shut Up and Write the Book by Jenna Moreci

Posted on January 24, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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5 Star Review: Max and the Citadel of Light by John Peragine

Posted on January 18, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 5 Star Review: Max and the Citadel of Light by John Peragine

Is it a school for magic or is it a prison? I was sent a complimentary eBook copy of Max and the Citadel of Light by the author, John Peragine, in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for this opportunity to read the next installment in this adventure! As always, my thoughts are my…

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

Posted on December 23, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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Stellar Instinct by Jonathan Nevair – 5 Star Review

Posted on November 18, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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The Queen’s Colors by J. Edwards Holt – 5 Star Review

Posted on August 21, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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A Cat’s Guide to Questing for Treasure by Chris Behrsin – 5 Star Review

Posted on July 8, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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What Makes Me…Me by Anne Baldwin – 5 Star Review

Posted on May 19, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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Hands Like Secrets by Mariah Norris – 5 Star Review

Posted on May 12, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on 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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The Write Balance by Bonni Goldberg – 5 Star Review

Posted on April 25, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on The Write Balance by Bonni Goldberg – 5 Star Review

Bonni Goldberg introduces you to alternative perspectives and motivation for lasting creative fulfillment. Welcome to one of the April 25th stops on the blog tour for The Write Balance by Bonni Goldberg with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More…

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Paths of Chaos by Aaron S. Jones – 5 Star Review

Posted on April 22, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Paths of Chaos by Aaron S. Jones – 5 Star Review

Blood. Betrayal. Chaos. I reviewed the first book in this series with Storytellers on Tour a year ago, really enjoyed it, and then somehow missed the fact that books two and three had been published. Time to fix that! I have chosen to read and review Paths of Chaos by Aaron S. Jones entirely on…

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You Should Have Seen This Coming – 5 Star Review

Posted on April 11, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on You Should Have Seen This Coming – 5 Star Review

A teen girl who sees visions of the past must use her gift to save a kidnapped classmate in Shani Michelle’s high-stakes YA thriller You Should Have Seen This Coming! Welcome to one of the April 11th stops on the blog tour for You Should Have Seen This Coming by Shani Michelle with XPresso Book…

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