There’s something about Matt Smith where he just seems like yeah he could be a nice guy or he could be completely sinister it’s a character toss up. It’s actually something I think Anya Taylor-Joy shares with him… Could be an angel? Might be a demon? And they help make Last Night in Soho a … More Last Night In Soho
Black Water Sister was a nice surprise even for a book I was expecting to enjoy I wasn’t expecting the full range of emotions and story it took you through. I would also strongly suggest the audio book if you are so inclined. The narrator Catherine Ho was really excellent.
Later is about a boy who can see dead people and who is going to tell you straight up it’s not like The Sixth Sense and I think as far as King novels go… it’s pretty darned average. It’s not bad. It’s just there.
The Devil and the Dark Water By: Stuart Turton When Old Tom is summoned he whispers to you in the night offers your hearts desire for a bargain. And if you don’t bargain? You die. Which seems wildly unfair to me but that’s the situation the passengers of our ship find themselves in on their … More The Devil and the Dark Water
Home Before Dark By: Riley Sager Father on Deathbed: Don’t go back to that house. It’s not safe for you. Mother: Promise me you won’t go to the house. I’ll buy it off you as is for full price just don’t go… Maggie: (A chapter later.) Hey mom! Guess where I am???
The Sun Down Motel By: Simone St. James Actually you can pretty much do whatever you want at the Sun Down because it’s not exactly well-staffed. Maybe the ghosts will check you in? Or out the hard way depending on their moods.
Ninth House By: Leigh Bardugo Ninth House was probably my most anticipated book of the year. It’s one of my favorite authors making the jump from YA to Adult. Although I admit I find that line really blurred already especially in Bardugo’s case. Strong but flawed heroine, ghosts, magic, creepy towns and an ages old … More Ninth House is Worth a Pledge
The Tenth Girl By: Sara Faring I was lucky enough to receive a copy of The Tenth Girl in order to participate in the Fantastic Flying Book Club Tour! I was very much looking forward to this read so thanks to them for the opportunity!
One of these days I’m going to have the appropriate amount of candy for handing out on Halloween. I swear I half want to do some neighborhood census in September. Like do you have kids? Will you be trick-or-treating past my house? Does anybody ever nail the correct amount needed? I hope everyone had a … More October Wrap-Up: Appropriate Amounts of Halloween Candy
City of Ghosts By: Victoria Schwab Grade: B After a near death experience Cassie (the daughter of paranormal investigators no less) is able to make contact with ghosts. In fact she has a ghost sidekick friend. This isn’t that much of a big deal in America but she soon learns her parents will be touring … More City of Ghosts vs. Small Spaces