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  • Freckles: The Dark Wizard by Jerry Harwood – 4 Star Review Book Reviews
  • The Sojourn Season 1 Volume 2 – 5 Star Audiobook Review Book Reviews

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Author Guest Post with Ryan Lawrence: Vindictive Too

Posted on February 27, 2023March 1, 2023 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Author Guest Post with Ryan Lawrence: Vindictive Too
Author Guest Post with Ryan Lawrence: Vindictive Too

The best revenge never includes forgiveness. To truly punish the guilty, something worse must be done to them. Welcome to the February 27th stop on the blog tour for Vindictive Too by Ryan Lawrence with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, more guest posts, and a giveaway!…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Cover Reveal: Let It Rein by DP Denman

Posted on February 14, 2023February 21, 2023 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Cover Reveal: Let It Rein by DP Denman
Cover Reveal: Let It Rein by DP Denman

The riskiest games are played from the heart. It’s cover reveal day for Let It Rein by DP Denman with Bewitching Book Tours! Look for others celebrating this tour today across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs. Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to…

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Author Guest Post with Carey PW: Grayality

Posted on November 8, 2022November 15, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 16 Comments on Author Guest Post with Carey PW: Grayality
Author Guest Post with Carey PW: Grayality

Love knows no gender. Welcome to the November 8th stop on the blog tour for Grayality by Carey PW with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please note that this post…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Alex McKenna and Death Is Not The Beginning by Vicki-Ann Bush

Posted on September 26, 2022October 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Alex McKenna and Death Is Not The Beginning by Vicki-Ann Bush
Alex McKenna and Death Is Not The Beginning by Vicki-Ann Bush

In the fourth and final installment for the series, Alex faces his most difficult case yet—the school bully. Welcome to one of the September 26th stops on the blog tour for Alex McKenna and Death Is Not The Beginning by Vicki-Ann Bush with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of…

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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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Author Guest Post with Lena S. May, The Signs We Missed

Posted on August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Author Guest Post with Lena S. May, The Signs We Missed
Author Guest Post with Lena S. May, The Signs We Missed

Thrown out by his mother, 17-year-old Luke hopes to overcome his narcotic addiction and depression by changing his surroundings. Welcome to one of the August 12th stops on the blog tour for The Signs We Missed by Lena S. May with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights,…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Tam Lin: A Modern, Queer Retelling by T.J. Deschamps – 3.5 Star Review

Posted on July 10, 2022July 14, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Tam Lin: A Modern, Queer Retelling by T.J. Deschamps – 3.5 Star Review
Tam Lin: A Modern, Queer Retelling by T.J. Deschamps – 3.5 Star Review

Over five hundred years ago, Tam Lin betrayed the Queen of the Fae, leaving her to be with his human lover Janet. Tom, a literature professor, knew the story. I was granted complimentary access to Tam Lin by T.J. Deschamps via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to whoever approved me and…

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Crown Court Killer by Dahlia Donovan [Tour with Excerpts]

Posted on June 3, 2022June 8, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Crown Court Killer by Dahlia Donovan [Tour with Excerpts]
Crown Court Killer by Dahlia Donovan [Tour with Excerpts]

Months after saving their flamboyant theatre friend from disaster, Dannel Ortea and Osian Garey are back with a thrilling murder investigation in the third London Podcast Mystery series novel Welome to one of the June 3rd stops on the blog tour for Crown Court Killer by Dahlia Donovan (and the rest of the London Podcast…

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Flotsam by R.J. Theodore – 3.5 Star Book Review

Posted on April 17, 2022April 19, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Flotsam by R.J. Theodore – 3.5 Star Book Review
Flotsam by R.J. Theodore – 3.5 Star Book Review

A fantastical steampunk first contact novel that ties together high magic, high technology, and bold characters to create a story you won’t soon forget. I was granted eARC access to Flotsam by R.J. Theodore by the publisher via NetGalley. Thank you for the approval! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest. Please…

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Inked Caffeine by Monique Duclos [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on April 14, 2022April 19, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Inked Caffeine by Monique Duclos [Tour with Excerpt]
Inked Caffeine by Monique Duclos [Tour with Excerpt]

I was just your typical Starbucks barista without an interesting bone in my body. Welcome to one of the April 14th stops on the blog tour for Inked Caffeine by Monique Duclos with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at…

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Author Guest Post with Phoenix Blackwood [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on April 11, 2022April 14, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Author Guest Post with Phoenix Blackwood [Tour with Excerpt]
Author Guest Post with Phoenix Blackwood [Tour with Excerpt]

At sixteen, Liz had already trudged through hell and back. Having bounced from one foster home to another most of her life, she finally finds herself in a stable home. Welcome to the April 11th stop on the blog tour for The Secrets that Kill Us by Phoenix Blackwood with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Chase and Daniels Series by L.S. Johnson [Tour Spotlight]

Posted on April 1, 2022April 4, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Chase and Daniels Series by L.S. Johnson [Tour Spotlight]
Chase and Daniels Series by L.S. Johnson [Tour Spotlight]

“Ask him about his wives.” Welcome to one of the April 1st stops on the blog tour for the Chase and Daniels Series by L.S. Johnson with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, exclusive content from the author, and a giveaway! More on that…

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Author Guest Post with Megan Derr, Unbreakable Soldiers

Posted on February 28, 2022March 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 4 Comments on Author Guest Post with Megan Derr, Unbreakable Soldiers
Author Guest Post with Megan Derr, Unbreakable Soldiers

Lord Vellem is desperate to escape. Welcome to one of the February 28th stops on the blog tour for The Unbreakable Soldiers Trilogy by Megan Derr with Silver Dagger Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts, and a giveaway! More on that at…

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Author Interviews & Guest Posts, Book Promos

Bona Fides by Ash B. Whitley [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on February 26, 2022March 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Bona Fides by Ash B. Whitley [Blitz with Excerpt]
Bona Fides by Ash B. Whitley [Blitz with Excerpt]

With great power comes horrific possibilities… Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for Bona Fides by Ash B. Whitley with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs February 24 – March 1, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway! More on…

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Cover Reveal: Bona Fides by Ash B. Whitley

Posted on February 7, 2022February 13, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Cover Reveal: Bona Fides by Ash B. Whitley
Cover Reveal: Bona Fides by Ash B. Whitley

With great power comes horrific possibilities… It’s cover reveal day for Bona Fides by Ash B. Whitley with XPresso Book Tours! Look for others celebrating this reveal today across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs. About the Book Bona Fidesby Ash B Whitley Publishing 1 March 2022 Genre: LGBTQIA+ Science FictionAdd it to…

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Book Promos

Stoking the Fire by Megan Slayer [Blitz with Excerpt]

Posted on January 7, 2022January 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Stoking the Fire by Megan Slayer [Blitz with Excerpt]
Stoking the Fire by Megan Slayer [Blitz with Excerpt]

Men Wanted—because sometimes love matches need a little magic. Welcome to one of the January 7th stops on the book blitz for Stoking the Fire by Megan Slayer with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post….

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Revenge by Dani Hoots – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on December 8, 2021April 29, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Revenge by Dani Hoots – 4 Star Book Review
Revenge by Dani Hoots – 4 Star Book Review

It has been three years since Elvira “Ellie” Ryder was betrayed by her best friend Cor and watched as her hometown of Kaus was leveled by invaders from a different Zone. Now sworn to seek revenge on him, Ellie has teamed up with her old friend Zach to find their long lost friend. Welcome to…

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Book Reviews

If This Gets Out by Gonzales & Dietrich – 3 Star Review

Posted on December 7, 2021December 14, 2021 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on If This Gets Out by Gonzales & Dietrich – 3 Star Review
If This Gets Out by Gonzales & Dietrich – 3 Star Review

Eighteen-year-olds Ruben Montez and Zach Knight are two members of the boy-band Saturday, one of the biggest acts in America… But privately, cracks are starting to form. I was granted eARC and audio ARC access to If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank…

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Book Reviews

Alex McKenna and A Winter’s Night by Vicki-Ann Bush

Posted on December 7, 2021December 14, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Alex McKenna and A Winter’s Night by Vicki-Ann Bush
Alex McKenna and A Winter’s Night by Vicki-Ann Bush

For a minute, everything in Alex McKenna’s life was perfect. He only had one year left of high school, his girlfriend Margaret was the love of his life, and he couldn’t ask for a more supportive family. Welcome to the December 7th stop on the blog tour for Alex McKenna and A Winter’s Night by…

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Alex McKenna & A Winter’s Night by Vicki-Ann Bush

Posted on December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on Alex McKenna & A Winter’s Night by Vicki-Ann Bush
Alex McKenna & A Winter’s Night by Vicki-Ann Bush

For a minute, everything in Alex McKenna’s life was perfect. He only had one year left of high school, his girlfriend Margaret was the love of his life, and he couldn’t ask for a more supportive family. Welcome to one of the December 1st stops on the blog tour for Alex McKenna & A Winter’s…

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