The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan et al

Disclaimer: I received this arc and e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.Book: The Cursed Carnival and Other CalamitiesAuthor: Rick Riordan, Carlos Hernandez, Roshani Chokshi, J. C. Cervantes, Yoon Ha Lee, Kwame Mbalia, Rebecca Roanhorse, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Sarwat Chadda, and Graci KimBook Series: Companion to many Rick Riordan Presents novelsDiversity: Indian, …

Only If You Dare: 13 Stories of Darkness and Doom by Josh Allen and Sarah J. Coleman

Disclaimer: I received this arc and e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.Book: Only If You Dare: 13 Stories of Darkness and DoomAuthor: Josh Allen and Sarah J. Coleman (Illustrator)Book Series: StandaloneRating: 5/5Recommended For...: Middle Grade readers, horrorGenre: MG HorrorPublication Date: August 31, 2021Publisher: Holiday HousePages: 208Recommended Age: 12+ (death, some scary …

Deadlock Cover Reveal

“There are those willing to fight for you, if you fight for yourself.” The plan was always to go to Amardeep, just not like this. Ellinor Rask always planned to head for the Ashling’s island in order to hunt down those who had killed her husband, but now she’s going for something she didn’t expect: …

Pahua and the Soul Stealer by Lori M. Lee

Disclaimer: I received this finished book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.Book: Pahua and the Soul StealerAuthor: Lori M. LeeBook Series: Standalone for nowDiversity: Hmong mc and side charactersRating: 5/5Recommended For...: Middle Grade readers, fantasy, mythology, retellingGenre: MG FantasyPublication Date: September 7, 2021Publisher: Rick Riordan PresentsPages: 320Recommended Age: 10+ (Slight racism, Murder …

No Romance Allowed Book Tour

Tour Schedule: September 27 - Paige @popthebutterflySeptember 28 - JP @mr.pink.inkSeptember 29 - Melina @melinadruga No Romance Allowed Rory's new female roommate suddenly drops out. The woman’s brother shows up with a letter saying that the rental agreement is canceled. Short on rent, she agrees to take him as her roommate with a condition of …

This is Why We Lie by Gabriella Lepore

Disclaimer: I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: This is Why We Lie Author: Gabriella Lepore Book Series: Standalone Rating: 3/5 Recommended For...: young adult readers, thriller, mystery, dark academia Publication Date: September 21, 2021 Genre: YA Thriller Recommended Age: 15+ (murder, violence, gore, drug …

Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment

Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.Book: Treasure in the LakeAuthor: Jason PammentBook Series: StandaloneRating: 5/5Recommended For...: middle grade readers, graphic novel, action/adventureGenre: MG Graphic NovelPublication Date: September 7, 2021Publisher: HarperAlleyPages: 208Recommended Age: 10+ (some scary moments, allusions to drowning)Explanation of CWs: Some scenes contain lots of water …

To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames

Disclaimer: I received an e-arc and an arc of this book. Thanks! All opinions are my own.Book: To Break a CovenantAuthor: Alison AmesBook Series: StandaloneDiversity: Lesbian MC, Queer side character, F/f romanceRating: 4/5Recommended For...: young adult readers, horror, paranormal, friends to lovers romanceGenre: YA Paranormal HorrorPublication Date: September 21, 2021Publisher: Page Street KidsPages: 306Recommended Age: …

Sidelined by Kara Bietz

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc and arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.Book: SidelinedAuthor: Kara BietzBook Series: StandaloneDiversity: Gay MC raised by grandma, Gay MC raised by single mom, M/m romanceRating: 4/5Recommended For...: young adult readers, contemporary, sports, sports romance, football, m/m romanceGenre: YA Contemporary Sports RomancePublication Date: September 21, 2021Publisher: Little …

Classical Music Spotify/Youtube Recs

Hey bookies! It's Classical Music Appreciation Month. With my ADHD I have to listen to music while I read to drown out the rejection voices in my head that tell me every little thing I've ever done wrong and how I'm an awful human who has no place in the world. Being me is fun! …