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Review Isis of Egypt: Goddess of Thrones by Malayna Evans Release date: June 23rd, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Isis of Egypt: Goddess of Thrones A Novel by Malayna Evans from Net Galley and Alcove Press/Penguin Random House …Isis of Egypt: Goddess of Thrones is a powerful meditation on love, loss, and the lengths we go to protect those we cherish... Fascinated by…
Whisper Creek by Allison Brennan Release date: June 23rd, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Whisper Creek by Allison Brennan from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press /Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review. …This is the kind of small‑town suspense that grabs your chest and refuses to let go. The stormy North Texas setting, the relentless rain, and the sense…
Review Hemlock Bay Rachel Savernake #5 by Martin Edwards Release date: June 16th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Hemlock Bay (Rachel Savernake #5) by Martin Edwards from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press in order to read and give an honest review. “...The Rachel Savernake novels aren’t in-your-face thrillers but slow-burn, elegantly constructed puzzles that reward readers…
A Botanist’s Guide to Tradition and Treachery A Saffron Everleigh Mystery #5 Kate Khavari Release date: June 9th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (3.5 rounded up) I received a complimentary ARC copy of A Botanist’s Guide to Tradition and Treachery (A Saffron Everleigh Mystery #5) by Kate Khavari from Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review. … I must admit the cast of…
Whose Body in the Library Lighthouse Library Mystery #13 by Eva Gates Release date: June 9th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟 (4.5 rounded up) I received a complimentary ARC copy of Whose Body in the Library (Lighthouse Library Mystery #13) by Eva Gates from Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review. …Nichelle is a welcome, distinct new voice and is a brilliant new angle…
Book Review The Last Book Club by Joanne Rock Release date: May 26th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (3.5 rounded up) I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Last Book Club by Joanne Rock from Net Galley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review. …”The story’s emotional center is undoubtedly its strongest asset. Our protagonist, Jordyn, is fueled by a raw sense of grief and a…
Book Review Disturbing the Dead A Rip Through Time Novel #5 by Kelley Armstrong Release date: May 19th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of An Ordinary Sort of Evil: A Rip Through Time Novel #5 by Kelley Armstrong from Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press /Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review. …but for me, the real joy is spending time with these…
Review Engage Compassion Seven Practices to Cultivate Resilience, Connection, and a Joyous Life by Lobsang Tenzin Negi Release date: May 12th, 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I received a complimentary ARC copy of Engage Compassion: Seven Practices to Cultivate Resilience, Connection, and a Joyous Life by Lobsang Tenzin Negi from Net Galley and Simon Element in order to read and give an honest…
Book Review Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict Release date: March 24th, 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I received a complimentary ARC copy of Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict from Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press to read and give an honest review. …It’s a story about courage, defiance, and the fight to be remembered. If you love a good historical deep dive with a lot of heart, you’re going to want this…
Review The Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle A Novel by C.L. Miller Release date: March 17th, 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle by C.L. Miller from Net Galley and Simon & Schuster Canada in order to read and give an honest review. …The Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle is an atmospheric, intricately plotted mystery…
Booking for Trouble (A Library Lover’s Mystery -Book #16) by Jenn McKinlay Release date: February 24th , 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Booking for Trouble by Jenn McKinlay: A Library Lover’s Mystery (Book 16) from NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group in order to read and give an honest review. …a fast-paced, fun-filled cozy that balances a tricky mystery with…
Book Review First Sign of Danger A Haven’s Rock Novel #4 by Kelley Armstrong Release date: February 17th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Cold As Hell by Kelley Armstrong from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press /Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review. … Armstrong’s skillful world-building continues to impress, with the unique setting of the Yukon…
Book Review First Sign of Danger A Haven’s Rock Novel #4 by Kelley Armstrong Release date: February 17th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Cold As Hell by Kelley Armstrong from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press /Minotaur Books in order to read and give an honest review. … Armstrong’s skillful world-building continues to impress, with the unique setting of the Yukon…
Review Art Cure The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt Published February 3rd, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Art Cure The Science of How the Arts Save Lives by Daisy Fancourt from Net Galley and Celadon Books in order to read and give an honest review. …Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone, regardless of their stage in life. It serves as an…
Review The Winter Witch A Novel by Jennifer Chevalier Release date: January 27th, 2025 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Winter Witch by Jennifer Chevalier from Net Galley and Simon & Schuster Canada in order to read and give an honest review. …I loved the fact that the book champions the human spirit. There’s a fantastic twist and some wonderful moments of light where…
A Deadly Clue Hunter and Clewe #3 Victoria Gilbert Release date: January 13th, 2026 🌟 🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of A Deadly Clue, (Hunter and Clewe #3) by Victoria Gilbert from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest review. … All in all, if you enjoy quirky characters, twisting plots, and a duo with an endearing bond, I would highly recommend…
Review The Bookbinder’s Secret by A. D. Bell Release date: January 13th, 2026 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I was thrilled to receive a complimentary ARC of The Bookbinder’s Secret by A. D. Bell from Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press in order to read and give an honest review. “…an atmospheric, and engaging novel that did not disappoint and I do hope to read more from this author. I would not hesitate to…
