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I Was Not Prepared for This Horror Novel!

I hope you enjoy this review! The book was definitely a wild ride, full of well-developed characters, gruesome imagery and a rather gross reveal. I may be adding some more horror reads to my TBR (To Be Read) list. Do you have any recommendations? Let me know in the comments!

A Truly Dark Fairytale: ‘All the Murmuring Bones’ by A.G. Slatter

Hey guys, I hope you’ll forgive me as I am embarrassingly late to posting this video on here. If you like this review, you may want to stick around for the next one which will be Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie! The novel follows two siblings in Nigeria as their family is split upContinue reading “A Truly Dark Fairytale: ‘All the Murmuring Bones’ by A.G. Slatter”

Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan follows the harrowing adventures of Xingyin as she works to set her mother free from imprisonment on the moon. Along the way, she will encounter love, betrayal and treachery in a kingdom where gossip and rumor rule with an iron fist. Tan’s debut novel is packedContinue reading “Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan”

The Song of Achilles – An LGBTQ Character Study

I’m interested to know your thoughts on this! Personally, I’m still working out how this fits into the mythological retellings I already know. However, I can say that it is a fresh take and a perspective that was needed.

Book Review: Yours Cruelly, Elvira – A Look at the Life of a Halloween Icon

While at times leading a serendipitous existence, it can’t be ignored that actress Cassandra Peterson fought hard for many opportunities. Nonetheless, from kissing Jimi Hendrix to living in a haunted mansion, Peterson details the strange journey that would make her the beloved figure in a black beehive.

Good Times, Baby!

And it was a love like Pink Moscato in a cracked wine glass.So sweet and bubbly,So busy rising that I didn’t feel the cutsOr didn’t care,Not sure what’s worse.And anyway, what about the good times??The hysterical haze of possibility,When you took me in your arms and I felt secureBut enlivened by a closeness to danger.HarnessedContinue reading “Good Times, Baby!”

‘Stalking Jack the Ripper’ Review – ‘Twas Good

I have to say, I had my reservations about this one, especially considering how I came to own this book. But overall, Stalking Jack the Ripper was a worthwhile read! Just in time for Halloween too! Let me know if you’re excited for the next one on the review list.

‘In the Shadow of the Moons’ is My Favorite Memoir (VIDEO)

I’ve been wanting to read this book ever since I saw Fundie Friday’s video on the Unification Church! That was an embarrassingly long time ago. However, I’m so glad I finally picked it up! I added captions but they are showing up strangely for me. Let me know if you all have this problem whenContinue reading “‘In the Shadow of the Moons’ is My Favorite Memoir (VIDEO)”

‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover is a Failed Mystery Novel

Before we start, I want to mention that I read this book as a part of a new book club my friends and I started. They had a lot of great insights, so I’ll be including some of their observations throughout. The first half of this review will proceed without spoilers. I will mark whereContinue reading “‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover is a Failed Mystery Novel”

Getting Philosophical with the Narrator in My Head

Do you ever pretend as if your life is being narrated back to you in the 3rd person? For example, “Julie went to the cabinet and grabbed a mug.” I tend to do this, especially after I’ve been reading a book for awhile. I’ll silently narrate my actions in my head. I’m not sure howContinue reading “Getting Philosophical with the Narrator in My Head”

‘If I Had Your Face’, a Smash-Hit Debut from Frances Cha

This is one that has been sitting on my shelf for a while (since it was a new release last year) and I’m actually kicking myself for not having read it sooner. If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha is a necessary account of the importance of female friendships and sisterhood. Cha’s debut novelContinue reading “‘If I Had Your Face’, a Smash-Hit Debut from Frances Cha”