The books: A Terrible Fall of Angels by Laurell K. Hamilton (Fantasy) The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Fantasy) His & Hers by Alice Feeney (Thriller) The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart (Fantasy) Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat (Fantasy) Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young (Science Fiction) The Rumour by Lesley Kara (Thriller) A Promised Land by Barack Obama (Memoir) Pretty […]
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WHITE SMOKE by Tiffany D. Jackson
The clear writing style is delightfully haunting. A tense, creepy atmosphere is established from the start and maintained throughout the story. As strange events occur, the history behind these is gradually teased out, keeping the information easy to grasp and engaging.
January 2023 Monthly Spotlight
Happy new year!!
2023 is here and already off to a great start, with many exciting releases coming out this month! From fantasy to mystery to romance, there is something for everyone. Below are the releases that caught my eye and may just help jump-start your new year reading goals.
JustJJ’s Best Reads of 2022
Books Read: 32 Pages Read: 13 449 Average Rating: 3.7 Best Mystery: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Best Thriller: My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle Best Romance: Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney Best Fantasy: Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye Best Non-Fiction: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah 🌟ADDITIONAL AWARDS […]
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LEGENDBORN by Tracy Deonn
Told from Bree’s point of view, the rich narrative nicely captures everything she encounters and feels. Her gradual immersion into the secret, magical world alongside ours is perfect for gently establishing the complex world without the dreaded info dump. Not only is the worldbuilding filled with intricate lore, but it also touches on serious themes such as racism and slavery.
Books coming out in 2023 I am excited for!
The books: Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare Happy Place by Emily Henry Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao Sword Catcher by Cassandra […]
DECEMBER 2022 Monthly Spotlight
‘Tis the season to celebrate our 2022 reading achievements! Whether you have surpassed your reading goals or have not read a single book, there is always something to celebrate. Celebrate the great reads, the books you never finished, the many books added to your To Be Read (TBR) shelf – everything! For more to celebrate, below are some promising new releases to add to your reading challenge or TBR:
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DAISY DARKER by Alice Feeney
Final Rating: 4/5 Date of Completion: 7/10/2022 Cover: 4/5 Despite its simplicity, this cover shares strong ties to the story it represents and nicely conveys the genre. Also, the white and yellow colours of the daisies are striking against the black background, creating an intriguing, dramatic effect. …the secret of having it all is […]
