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Review: "Black Witch" by Laurie Forest

Review: “Black Witch” by Laurie Forest

“Black Witch” by Laurie Forest is a novel filled with magic, fantastical creatures and a prophecy about the rise of a powerful Mage deemed to be the next Black Witch who will rid the world of all the Evil Ones. However, unlike the usual fast-paced and action-packed stories in the fantasy genre, Black Witch is more of a slow and nuanced commentary on racism, gender inequality, homophobia,…

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Review: "Felicity Carrol and the Murderous Menace" by Patricia Marcantonio

Review: “Felicity Carrol and the Murderous Menace” by Patricia Marcantonio

“Felicity Carrol and the Murderous Menace” is the second book in the Felicity Carrol Mystery series which follows a young heiress turned amateur-detective as she uncovers the truth behind a series of grisly murders which claimed the lives of several prostitutes in England and America. With her remarkable photographic memory, strict adherence to logic and reason, and background on medicine and…

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Review: "The Companion" by Kim Taylor Blakemore

Review: “The Companion” by Kim Taylor Blakemore

“The Companion” is about a maid set to be executed for double murder and her reflections on the events which led up to her current situation. As she looks back on her days working on the Burtons’ mansion, we discover a tangle of secrets and a love affair which triggered a jealousy that sets into motion a series of betrayal.

The first part of this book reminds me a lot of Jane Eyre except that…

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Review: "The Vine Witch" by Luanne G. Smith

Review: “The Vine Witch” by Luanne G. Smith

Synopsis:

For centuries, the vineyards at Château Renard have depended on the talent of their vine witches, whose spells help create the world-renowned wine of the Chanceaux Valley. Then the skill of divining harvests fell into ruin when sorcière Elena Boureanu was blindsided by a curse. Now, after breaking the spell that confined her to the shallows of a marshland and weakened her magic, Elena…

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My Most Anticipated December 2019 Releases

My Most Anticipated December 2019 Releases

Here are my top 5 most anticipated releases for the month of December 2019 with an overview for each book from Goodreads. 🙂

‘1. “Meg and Jo” by Virginia Kantra

The timeless classic Little Women inspired this heartwarming modern tale of four sisters from New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra.

The March sisters–reliable Meg, independent Jo, stylish Amy, and shy Beth–have grown up to…

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Review: "Your Perfect Year" by Charlotte Lucas

Review: “Your Perfect Year” by Charlotte Lucas

Synopsis:

For hyper-particular publishing heir Jonathan Grief, the day starts like any other—with a strict morning fitness regimen that’ll keep his divorced, easily irritated, cynical, forty-two-year-old self in absolutely flawless physical condition. But all it takes to put a crimp in his routine is one small annoyance. Someone has left a leather-bound day planner with the handwritten…

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Review: "What it Means When A Man Falls From the Sky" by Lesley Nneka Arimah

Review: “What it Means When A Man Falls From the Sky” by Lesley Nneka Arimah

What It Means When A Man Falls From the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah is a short story collection which explores mainly the relationship between daughters and their parents. Some of the stories offer commentaries on class and privilege, social pressure on motherhood, and abuse. On the other hand, there’s also stories about the sacrifices and the limits which parents will go through for the sake of…

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Review: "The Farm" by Joanne Ramos

Review: “The Farm” by Joanne Ramos

Synopsis:

Nestled in the Hudson Valley is a sumptuous retreat boasting every amenity: organic meals, private fitness trainers, daily massages—and all of it for free. In fact, you get paid big money—more than you’ve ever dreamed of—to spend a few seasons in this luxurious locale. The catch? For nine months, you belong to the Farm. You cannot leave the grounds; your every move is monitored. Your…

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Review: "Advanced Physical Chemistry" by Susannah Nix

Review: “Advanced Physical Chemistry” by Susannah Nix

Synopsis:

After four lousy boyfriends in a row, chemical engineer Penny Popplestone swears off men until she can figure out why they keep cheating on her. But her no-men resolution hits a snag when the mysterious and superhumanly hot barista at her favorite coffee shop strikes up a friendship with her.

Penny strives to keep things platonic, but when Caleb gives her the kiss of her life, she…

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My Most Anticipated November 2019 Releases

My Most Anticipated November 2019 Releases

I don’t usually follow new book releases but since I’ve been anticipating the day I could finally get my hands on “The Queen of Nothing” by Holly Black, I couldn’t help but browse through the other books that’s going to be released along with it this November 2019. Here’s some that I think are interesting and have marked as “to-read” hopefully in “very near” future:

‘1. “The Queen of Nothing”by…

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Synopsis:

Aerospace engineer Esther Abbott doesn’t believe in love, but she’s perfectly happy hating her screenwriter neighbor, Jonathan. Until she’s forced to make a devil’s bargain with him: if he distracts her best friend from a mouth-breather ex, Esther will be his science advisor for the sci-fi script he’s writing.

Her patience is put to the test when it’s time to fulfill her end of the…

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Review: "Pan's Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun" by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke

Review: “Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun” by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke

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Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke is a book adaptation of the widely acclaimed film of the same title released in 2006. The story, characters, and overall vibe of the book stayed faithful to the original source material and retained that same magical albeit sinister feeling that you get from the story.

For those…

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Bucko is considering joining the WPL (World Pun League). It’s a very small league right now, but just wait until it has groan.

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I can either have a really high “I physically feel your pain in my own body” sort of empathy or none whatsoever there is no in between and there are too many variables to explain.

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I would confidently wager that a very large percentage of Aspies are left handed. An uneducated guess (only pulling, from my own experiences), I wouldn’t be surprised if upwards of 65-75% of people with Autism are left handed.

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One more. I had to. Lolol