Ghoulfriends Forever (Ghoulfriends #1) by Gitty Daneshvari

3 stars On the whole, a nice, fun read. The first book in the series introduces the characters, lays out the basic setting, and starts the mystery regarding the strange occurrences at Monster High. While it is helpful to have an idea of the main characters of Monster High, this book can be read without…

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The Ungrateful Dead (Dead Serious #2) by Rose Cooper

2 stars For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-Cycle I bought this and the first book at a library sale. Was intrigued by the cutesy-morbid style and the pun-y titles. As with the first one, I thought this one was just okay. Interesting concept but the plot centers mostly around teenage drama with some supernatural…

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Oceans (Dark Drabbles #9) Review

This ocean-themed collection features five of my drabbles: “Cleon’s Stone Figurehead”, “Shark Fin Soup”, “The Octopus’ Garden”, “The Sea Maiden”, and “Underwater Jesus”. Bite-sized stories told in exactly 100 words, this anthology is perfect when you have limited time to read. It allows you to read a few stories here and there or go on…

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Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler

2 stars Okay read. As I’ve said in other reviews, I have a love/hate relationship with Chelsea Handler. I can find her humor funny at times, but I’m not a huge fan of offensive, derogatory humor. Plus, I don’t really like lying, which she is very proud of doing. For the most part, I felt…

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I Text Dead People (Dead Serious #1) by Rose Cooper

2 stars Picked this book up, along with its sequel, at a library sale. Figured it would be good for a quick, easy read. Overall, I was pretty disappointed by it. The idea for the plot was interesting, but it was gone about in a very drawn out and boring way. The narration was dated…

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Witch Wars (Witch Wars #1) by Sibéal Pounder

5 stars For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-Cycle A delightful read brimming with hilarity and whimsy as the reader follows a cast of the adorable and deplorable. This was a wonderful book from start to finish. Excellent world building with a fun new twist on everything you think you know about witches. It is…

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Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

4 stars I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Certainly an odd book. It is both humorous and heartbreaking, chaotic and calming, hectic and heartfelt. It involves flawed characters, situations of questionable morals, messy storytelling, and confusion. In other words, it is a beautiful ode to life and the…

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Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o

4 stars This book is absolutely gorgeous. Each page is phenomenal and Harrison’s illustrations are pure magic. The story itself is a tale of bullying, self-consciousness, and wishing one’s appearance was different, but most importantly, it is a story about loving yourself and seeing inner beauty. This is a fantastic book with a wonderful message….

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