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The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall

Published on November 18, 2024November 27, 2024 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about THE LAST ONE by Rachel Howzell Hall. This is a romantasy debut by the author and appears (so far) to be a standalone book. Although the comparison to N.K. Jemisin meets The Witcher sounded intriguing, unfortunately this was a DNF for me. Read on to find out why.

Author: Rachel Howzell Hall
Series: No
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Entangled: Red Tower Books
Publish Date: December 3, 2024
Print Length: 496

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The Book of Purrs by Luis Coelho

Published on October 14, 2024November 27, 2024 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about THE BOOK OF PURRS by Luis Coelho. It’s a collection of cat comics drawn by Coelho over the years and previously shared on social media. The adorable illustrations offer cute sound bites of humor, advice, and affirmation.

Author: Luis Coelho
Series: None
Age Category: All Ages
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publish Date: October 22, 2024
Print Length: 96

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Odd Spirits by S.T. Gibson

Published on October 7, 2024November 27, 2024 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about ODD SPIRITS by S.T. Gibson, a prequel novella to The Summoner’s Circle series. This standalone novella provides a more intimate story between Rhys and Moira, two main characters in the series. Newly married, they find their relationship strained between failing communication and a paranormal entity that set up shop in their home.

Author: S.T. Gibson
Series: The Summoner’s Circle, #0.5
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Angry Robot
Publish Date: October 8, 2024
Print Length: 200

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Under the Henfluence by Tove Danovich

Published on August 26, 2024November 27, 2024 by Celeste3 Comments

Today’s review is about UNDER THE HENFLUENCE by Tove Danovich. It’s part memoir about keeping chickens and part nonfiction about the influence chickens have on society. This is definitely an interesting read if you have even a minor interest in acquiring pet chickens.

Author: Tove Danovich
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Agate Publishing
Publish Date: March 28, 2023
Print Length: 232

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ARC Review: The Mirror of Simple Souls by Aline Kiner

Published on June 13, 2024June 7, 2024 by Celeste2 Comments

Today’s review is about THE MIRROR OF SIMPLE SOULS by Aline Kiner, translated from French by Susan Emanuel. It’s a historical drama set in early 14th century Paris amidst a beguinage. Likely an unfamiliar term to many today, it’s a community of women who, broadly, haven’t sworn vows or remarried. Instead, they work together as their own cloistered community. THE MIRROR OF SIMPLE SOULS features the arrival of a young teen girl. Her presence heralds an eventual dilemma of whether to silently rebel against the burgeoning religious repression of the era.

Author: Aline Kiner, Susan Emanuel (Translator)
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publish Date: June 25, 2024
Print Length: 320

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