Category: Buddy Reads to Die For
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Review: BEASTS OF EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE by Ruth Emmie Lang
Summary: Orphaned, raised by wolves, and the proud owner of a horned pig named Merlin, Weylyn Grey knew he wasn’t like other people. But when he single-handedly stopped that tornado on a stormy Christmas day in Oklahoma, he realized just how different he actually was. That tornado was the first of many strange events that…
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Review: THE BLACKBIRD SEASON by Kate Moretti
Summary: Nate and Alecia Winters live in the quiet town of Mt. Oanoke, Pennsylvania. Nate is a beloved teacher and baseball coach, while Alecia primarily takes care of their 5-year-old autistic son. One day, thousands of blackbirds fall from the sky to their death. Some believe it’s a bad omen, as it marks the beginning…
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Review: WHITE BODIES by Jane Robins
White Bodies will always hold a special place in my heart because of the massive #creepyreads buddy read that Jennifer and I hosted on Instagram! I really appreciate everyone who joined the discussion. And a special thank you to Jane Robins for surprising us and answering our questions! We had so much fun! Thank you so…
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Review: THE GIRLS MADE OF SNOW AND GLASS by Melissa Bashardoust
Summary: Mina is a sixteen-year-old girl whose mother is dead and her magician father is completely vile. When they move to Whitespring castle, Mina hatches a plan to woo and marry the king. After a few fortuitous meetings with the king, she manages to win his heart, and when they eventually marry, Mina becomes stepmother…
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PRACTICAL MAGIC & THE RULES OF MAGIC by Alice Hoffman
PRACTICAL MAGIC is the story of the Owens sisters, who are rumored to possess magical powers. Sally and Gillian, who were born 13 months apart, were orphaned and went to live with their aunts. They grew up in a house with no rules enforced, were bullied by classmates, and wanted to escape the constant gossip…
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Review: FIERCE KINGDOM by Gin Phillips
This was my August Book of the Month pick. Three hours of being in panic mode. Summary: The zoo is nearly empty as Joan and her four-year-old son, Lincoln soak up the last few moments of playtime. They are happy and everything seems perfect. She hustles to leave as it is almost closing time, but…
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Review: DEAD WOMAN WALKING by Sharon Bolton
Thank you so much to Minotaur Books for providing a free advance copy in exchange for my honest review. Summary: Just before dawn in the hills near the Scottish border, a man murders a young woman. At the same time, a hot-air balloon crashes out of the sky. There’s just one survivor. She’s seen the…