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  • It by Stephen King: A Four Star Review

    It by Stephen King: A Four Star Review

    First of all… yeah, it’s just as scary as you’re thinking it will be. Do not be fooled into believing it might not be all that spooky because it’s written word and not Bill Skarsgard drooling and chomping arms. It is most definitely is frightening, just in a different sense than the jumpscares from the films. As someone who Read more

  • My podcast is back (with a wild new episode)

    My podcast is back (with a wild new episode)

    I’ve decided to bring back my book reviewing podcast. Woo! I’m starting in with God Emperor of Dune, my personal favorite in the Dune series thus far. I touch on the series as a whole, as well as the fourth installation in particular. It’s definitely one to listen to, even if you haven’t gotten into Read more

  • The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

    The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

    After reading this masterful thriller, it’s hard for me to believe I ever assigned a Ruth Ware book to my DNF pile. The Turn of the Key is nothing less than an exhilarating mystery wrapped up in a unique form of storytelling I don’t believe I’ve ever seen done exactly like this before. The characters are well Read more

  • The New Neighbor by Karen Cleveland (ARC Review)

    The New Neighbor by Karen Cleveland (ARC Review)

    With a thrilling plot and a compelling cast of characters, The New Neighbor earns an easy five stars from me. What is it that I love so much about it? Um, everything, I think, but let’s get a little more specific. The writing is wonderful, not fanciful. The language isn’t showy and over the top. It is Read more

  • Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

    Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

    With a large cast of fascinating characters and an equally intriguing plot to match, Death on the Nile is the perfect mystery. I am a longtime fan of Agatha Christie, particularly her Hercule Poirot series, and she truly outdid herself with this one. It is a rare moment as of late that I enjoy all the female Read more

  • Dark Objects by Simon Toyne (ARC Review)

    Dark Objects by Simon Toyne (ARC Review)

    Thank you, NetGalley, for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I’m about to do something I really don’t like to do: give a book one star. Unfortunately, I felt really backed into a corner on this one, and I just ended up having a pretty poor reading experience. As Read more