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Join me as I recap my August 2025 reads! From historical fiction to dark fantasy and psychological mysteries, I share quick thoughts, ratings, and links to full reviews. Discover what kept me turning pages this month!
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If you’re looking for a romance novel that’s equal parts heart-warming and thrilling, Remain by Shyamalan is an absolute must-read. In this 5-star book review, I share my experience with the story, the unforgettable characters, and the emotional journey that kept me hooked from start to finish. Whether you’re a fan of tender romances or…
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I’m spending the day turning pages of my current read – an ARC of Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan, releasing 14th October. I’m 83% in and honestly… I’m LOVING it. 🖤 This one-of-a-kind novel blends Sparks’ heart-tugging romance with Shyamalan’s eerie, supernatural suspense. It follows Tate Donovan, a New York architect trying…
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🌑 ARC Review – The Cat by Georges Simenon📅 Release date: 6th November 2025⭐️ 3/5 starsPre-order from Amazon (Paperback)Pre-order from Amazon (Kindle) Synopsis In the oppressive silence of the sitting room, the woman finally smoothed out the paper and, without putting on her glasses, read the two words her husband had The cat. Amidst the…
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🌑 ARC Review – Blackwicket by Bea Northwick📅 Release date: 9th September 2025⭐️ 3/5 starsPre-order from Amazon (Hardcover)Pre-order from Amazon (Paperback)Pre-order from Amazon (Kindle) Synopsis Home is where the curses are. In the coastal town of Nightglass, Blackwicket House looms on the cliffs, far from the charming streets bustling with wealthy visitors seeking to experience…
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🌑 ARC Review – Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards📅 Release date: 2nd December 2025⭐️ 5/5 starsPre-order from Amazon (Hardcover)Pre-order from Amazon (Kindle Edition) Synopsis Set in thirteenth-century Bruges, this debut novel follows a young woman’s explorations of faith, agency, and love among a community of fiercely independent women. Aleys is sixteen years old and serious,…
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🌑 ARC Review – Orpheus Builds a Girl by Heather Parry📅 Release date: 30 Sep 2025⭐️ 4/5 starsBuy now from Amazon (Paperback)Buy now from Amazon (Hardcover)Buy now from Amazon (Kindle Edition) Synopsis Based on a true story, Orpheus Builds a Girl is a novel of sisterly love, sinister obsession, and the battle for control of the story.…
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🌑 ARC Review – We Call Them Witches by India-Rose Bower📅 Release date: 22 Jan 2026⭐️ 1/5 starsPre-order from Amazon (Hardcover)Pre-order from Amazon (Kindle Edition) Synopsis Most people have been devoured by the eldritch creatures, but Sara and her family have been fighting for survival, armed with their knowledge of folklore and pagan rituals –…