I needed a break from fantasy so I decided to read something from the post-apocalyptic genre, The Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison. I typically don't read these types of stories because they can be depressing and that's just not my vibe but I do like to branch out occasionally. Unfortunately, this book… Continue reading Book Review for “The Book of the Unnamed Midwife” by Meg Elison
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Book Review for “House of Roots and Ruin” by Erin A. Craig
House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. Craig was my most anticipated release of 2023. I never expected a sequel for House of Salt and Sorrows (one of my all time favorites) so I was beyond excited when Craig announced she would be releasing one. Unfortunately, this book didn't live up to my expectations.… Continue reading Book Review for “House of Roots and Ruin” by Erin A. Craig
Two Star Review for “House of Hunger” by Alexis Henderson
I read Bunny by Mona Awad and it was so bad that it put me in a reading slump for weeks. I then remembered that one of my favorite authors, Alexis Henderson, had recently released a new book, House of Hunger. Henderson's other release, The Year of the Witching, was a five star read for… Continue reading Two Star Review for “House of Hunger” by Alexis Henderson
Book Review for “Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women” by Kris Waldherr
Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women by Kris Waldherr was the PERFECT October read. I haven't read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley since high school (over 10 years ago!) so I went into this book pretty much blind. I remember the basic premise of Frankenstein but not much else. I'm actually glad I went… Continue reading Book Review for “Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women” by Kris Waldherr
Book Review for “We Have Always Lived in the Castle” by Shirley Jackson
I decided to begin my spooky season reads with We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. My brother loved this book and told me I needed to read it so, here I am. This book seems to be loved by most but unfortunately, I'm in the vast minority because I hated it.… Continue reading Book Review for “We Have Always Lived in the Castle” by Shirley Jackson
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