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What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

 

Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas by Josh Malerman and I've been reading this off and on for a little bit. I'm really, really lucky that I get to even read it at all considering this was a limited run, 500 copies printed release, that sold for 50+ dollars. I did not buy it for 50+ dollars, I got it from my library. My library is a part of a consortium with other libraries in the state, so I can get books from other counties. Out of alllll the counties involved in the consortium, there was one!! only one!! that had a copy of this book. I mean, that's awesome and lucky, so I'm grateful I get to read it. So this is a novel composed of novellas that all have the same place, same community in common. It's a creepy little town called Goblin. I've read 4 novellas so far, and I'm currently reading the fifth, but I think after I finish it, I might take a little break and start something new, which will be Empress of a Thousand Skies (#1) by Rhoda Belleza. I feel like I need a little breather from Goblin and this space princess (or whatever it  is) book is calling to me right now. It might be because of the beautiful cover. I'm a sucker for a good cover.

So that's what I'm Reading Right Now! What are you reading?

Review: A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (The Salvagers #1) by Alex White

Title: A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (The Salvagers #1)

Author: Alex White

Published by: Orbit

Released: 2018

Source: Library

Synopsis: Boots Elsworth was a famous treasure hunter in another life, but now she’s washed up. She makes her meager living faking salvage legends and selling them to the highest bidder, but this time she might have stumbled on something real–the story of the Harrow, a famous warship, capable of untold destruction.

Nilah Brio is the top driver in the Pan Galactic Racing Federation and the darling of the racing world–until she witnesses the murder of a fellow racer. Framed for the murder and on the hunt to clear her name, Nilah only has one lead: the killer also hunts a woman named Boots.

On the wrong side of the law, the two women board a smuggler’s ship that will take them on a quest for fame, for riches, and for justice. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I liked A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe, I thought it was fun. It's very quick, tons of action, and spaciness. It didn't hit that Firefly sweet spot for me though. It was good, it was enjoyable, but it wasn't the best spacey thing I've ever read. I never really fell in love with the story.

The characters were fine, but they all stayed kind of distant. I never really connected with any of them. The best character for me had to be Boots. Nilah was just ehh. And the rest of the crew weren't filled in all the way, they just stayed kind of secondary, except maybe for Nilah's best friend/love interest. I wanted a little more oomph from the characters.

I didn't like the whole magic angle. I would have rather had this space story just technology based, like really cool, advanced technology. I know the magic plays an important part in the story, but I just didn't really enjoy it. It felt like two very separate entities being mashed together, and the pieces just didn't quite fit.

I thought the story was a lot of fun though. It was BAM from page one and it never really stopped. I'm definitely interested in picking up the sequel because I want to read about their next adventure. I do love a good space book. 

BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 3.7/5

An Entertaining Space Ride

Fresh Releases: March 26, 2019

They're Fresh Fresh Releases, Fresh Fresh (sing to the tune of Ice, Ice Baby)

  

  

-- My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing -- This one sounds kind of fun, kind of twisted, and I want to read it.

-- Tiamat's Wrath (#8) by James S.A. Corey -- This is part of a series that I haven't started, but I want to! I actually have the first book checked out from my library, now I just need to read it.

-- The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick -- It sounds good! The main character is a librarian. A mysterious book arrives. Give it to me.

-- Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy -- I keep hearing about it. It's pretty. I want to read it. This James Patterson imprint has been putting out some exciting books.

-- A Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell -- I love sci-fi so this cover grabbed me. I don't even really know what it's about, but I want to read it.

-- The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe by Ally Condie -- I'm interested in this one. It sounds like it could have some pirate elements and I love pirate themed books. So we'll see.

And those are the Fresh Fresh Releases I've got for this week. I know I've missed some. I always miss some. What books are you excited about that are releasing soon?

Review: Devils and Thieves (#1) by Jennifer Rush

Title: Devils & Thieves (#1)

Author: Jennifer Rush

Published by: Little, Brown and Company

Released: October 2017

Source: Library

Synopsis: Power corrupts. Magic kills.

Eighteen-year-old Jemmie Carmichael is surrounded by magic in the quiet town of Hawthorne, New York. In her world, magic users are called “kindled,” and Jemmie would count herself among them if only she could cast a simple spell without completely falling apart. It doesn't help that she was also recently snubbed by Crowe—the dangerous and enigmatic leader of Hawthorne’s kindled motorcycle gang, the Devils’ League.

When the entire kindled community rolls into Hawthorne for an annual festival, a rumor spreads that someone is practicing forbidden magic. Then people start to go missing. With threats closing in from every side, no one can be trusted. Jemmie and Crowe will have to put aside their tumultuous history to find their loved ones, and the only thing that might save them is the very flaw that keeps Jemmie from fully harnessing her magic. For all her years of feeling useless, Jemmie may just be the most powerful kindled of all. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I loved this!! A lot!! I was already a fan of Jennifer Rush thanks to her Altered Saga, which everyone should go read by the way, so I was really excited and interested in reading whatever she came out with next. I was not disappointed in the least by Devils & Thieves, it was great! Jennifer Rush has this writing style that I really enjoy, her books are filled with action and danger, and cute boys!

I really enjoyed the world of Devils & Thieves, the motorcycle gang mixed with magic was everything I didn't know I needed. I really liked how everyone had a different magical gift and it was passed through family lines. The magic consisted of really interesting and cool powers too, which was really fun to read. I will say that the way the magic was introduced and explained felt a little clunky. I really needed a graph or a chart that I could have looked at that explained what power did what. 

Jennifer Rush also does a fantastic job of writing swoon worthy boys. Surly Nick stole my heart in her Altered Saga and Devils & Thieves introduced me to Crowe. Crowe is a pretty boy, he's got that danger factor, and he's powerful. Crowe is also a man, not some 15 or 16 year old boy, which means I can think he's cute and not feel guilty about it.

I was sucked in pretty quickly to the story. It was fun, fast, full of action. The romantic tension was everything. It felt dark, gritty, dangerous, and I loved it all. I feel like Jennifer Rush should write some New Adult, I think she'd be great at it.

I liked Jemmie. I wish she had opened up to people sooner instead of hiding away and trying to self medicate. I could also understand why she felt so hurt when it came to Crowe.

That Ending! I need to know what happens next! I need more of this world. I need the sequel and I better get one. I loved Devils & Thieves and I think you should read it.

BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4.2/5

Give Me More!!

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What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

 

I went for some creeeeepy reads this week with Goblin: A Novel in Six Novellas by Josh Malerman and The Sacrifice Box by Martin Stewart. I'm trying to juggle two at once, we'll see how that goes.

I've read two stories of Goblin so far and they've been pretty good. Definitely creepy and I'm really enjoying this town of Goblin where it rains allll the time. I wouldn't want to live there, but I'm enjoying reading about it. The Sacrifice Box had a little bit of a bumpy start for me. I sometimes have trouble with the flow of the writing and getting into it. As I've read further, I'm enjoying it more.

So that's what I'm Reading Right Now! Sorry I didn't link to the Goodreads Pages, I'm feeling lazy. I also think it's time for me to take my contacts out because everything is a blur haha. Are you reading anything good?

Review: We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix

Title: We Sold Our Souls

Author: Grady Hendrix

Published by: Quirk Books

Released: 2018

Source: E-arc from publisher through Netgalley / Physical Copy from Library

Synopsis: A new novel of supernatural horror (and pop culture) from the author of Horrorstor, My Best Friend's Exorcism, and Paperbacks from Hell.

In the 1990s, heavy metal band Dürt Würk was poised for breakout success -- but then lead singer Terry Hunt embarked on a solo career and rocketed to stardom as Koffin, leaving his fellow bandmates to rot in rural Pennsylvania.

Two decades later, former guitarist Kris Pulaski works as the night manager of a Best Western - she's tired, broke, and unhappy. Everything changes when she discovers a shocking secret from her heavy metal past: Turns out that Terry's meteoric rise to success may have come at the price of Kris's very soul.

This revelation prompts Kris to hit the road, reunite with the rest of her bandmates, and confront the man who ruined her life. It's a journey that will take her from the Pennsylvania rust belt to a Satanic rehab center and finally to a Las Vegas music festival that's darker than any Mordor Tolkien could imagine. A furious power ballad about never giving up, even in the face of overwhelming odds, We Sold Our Souls is an epic journey into the heart of a conspiracy-crazed, paranoid country that seems to have lost its very soul...where only a girl with a guitar can save us all. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: Thank you to Quirk Books for letting me read an early copy of this for honest review.

I just have to say it, ROCK ON!! I mean, this is the book where you should be allowed to say that right? This is the second Grady Hendrix book I've read, (the first one was Horrorstor) and boy do I like the guy. His books are this odd mixture of quirkiness, weirdness, and horror. I'm definitely going to read more by him.

Sooo We Sold Our Souls was a weird, wacky, scary, fun ride! I'd categorize this as weird horror, and if you like weird horror, then Grady Hendrix is your man. I loved it! This book was an experience. It took me on quite a ride. I don't claim to know a lot about Heavy Metal, but I felt the music within me while reading this. It was odd and it was a lot of fun.

There were two distinct parts of this book that genuinely scared me in different ways. I'm only going to say the tunnel and the truck, read it and you'll understand. So, I can say that it definitely delivered on the scares. The whole book wasn't scary, but there were moments that were genuinely terrifying. There were also moments that were kind of amusing in a messed up way. And there were moments that genuinely surprised me.

I'm not going to spoil anything about We Sold Our Souls, or at least try not to, but the reader gets a big hint of where the story is going just from the title alone. We Sold Our Souls is an experience to read and I definitely recommend giving it a try. It's one wild ride. Crazier than anything that happens on the tour bus.

Poor, poor Kris Pulaski. I loved that she was a rock chick, but really X out the chick part and just see her as an awesome rock star guitarist. She was really fun to follow, even though she had a lot of crap to deal with.

I really liked the whole journey of this book. It was weird, it was fun, it was scary, it was a salute to the feel of rock n' roll. I highly enjoyed it and definitely recommend.

BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4/5

Epic Guitar Solo in 3... 2... 1...

Fresh Releases: March 19, 2019

These Book Releases are Fresh Fresh.
I've got a lot of them today, but I know that I don't have them all.

  

  

  

  

-- Inspection by Josh Malerman -- Oooh wheee I'm excited for this one. I'm actually reading Goblin by Josh Malerman right now. And I just heard that Bird Box is getting a sequel. I see a lot of Malerman in my future.

-- The Deepest Blue by Sarah Beth Durst -- I like the cover, I'm interested in the premise, and I like the author. I know I own books by her, I'm just not sure if I've read them or not. Book Hoarder problems, am I right?

-- Girls With Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young -- The cover got me. I also do like this author and can say with certainty that I've read part of her Program Series.

--  Winter War Awakening (#3) by Rosalyn Eves -- Yet another series I need to start.

--  Small Town Hearts by Lillie Vale -- It sounds cute!

-- Sherwood by Meagan Spooner -- Yes Yes Yes, I want it.

-- Internment by Samira Ahmed -- I was lucky enough to win a copy of this through a twitter giveaway and I'm definitely interested in seeing what I think of it.

-- To Best the Boys by Mary Weber -- The cover got me.

-- The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley -- Look at it! It's pretty. Also it's Science Fiction and I love a good Science Fiction tale.

-- Red Hotel by Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman -- I was lucky enough to get a review copy of this from Netgalley, but haven't read it yet. It sounds like a fun, action thriller.

-- Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams -- I entered into a giveaway for this one on BookishFirst, but I sadly did not win. The cover really stands out to me and the synopsis sounds good too. I want to read it.

-- Run Away by Harlan Coban -- Another juicy thriller to sink my teeth into.

Whew, that was a lot of Fresh Fresh Releases. I know I didn't get them all. So many good books coming out in March. My TBR is going to be dangerously teetering. Did I miss any good ones? Which ones are you most excited about reading?

BLOG TOUR: Right Girl Wrong Timing (Offsides #3) by Natalie Decker

I'm really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Right Girl Wrong Timing by Natalie Decker. As soon as I saw the cover for this cute book, I knew I needed to read it. I received advance reader copy of Right Girl Wrong Timing from the publisher for honest review. Thanks so much to Swoon Romance, Natalie Decker, and Chapter by Chapter Blog Tours for letting me be a part of it.

Title: Right Girl Wrong Timing (Offsides #3)

Author: Natalie Decker

Published by: Swoon Reads

Released: March 12, 2019

Source: e-arc from publisher

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Synopsis: Adaline Frost’s life officially sucks. Now that her BFF has found her true love, Addy is constantly stuck being the third wheel. On top of that, she hasn’t started her junior project yet, so her advisor pairs her up with what could only be described as the “Reject Breakfast Club.” Instead of the weirdo and the troublemaker, Addy is forced to work with two stoners, a popular girl, and her crush, Austin Reed, the jock who broke her heart.

Austin Reed is sick of being labeled “dumb jock.” If he doesn’t get an A on this project, he can kiss his future goodbye. Austin thought he’d gotten lucky being partners with the very nerdy Adaline Frost, but boy was he wrong. Addy jumps down his throat about his being late and calls him names like “manwhore” on the daily. She has no idea Austin works before and after school in order to help his mom with the bills. Yeah, he’s made mistakes and has had lots of girlfriends, but he doesn’t need Adaline Frost to remind him of it every time he sees her.

Can Austin and Addy ever be a thing?

Right Girl Wrong Timing is book 3 in the Offsides series by Natalie Decker.

My Thoughts: As soon as I saw the cover for this cute book, I knew I needed to read it. Right Girl Wrong Timing didn't let me down, it was cute. I enjoyed both characters and how their lives weren't perfect. Addy and Austin had a lot of issues to work through, there was a lot of back and forth between them that I enjoyed. I do wish they would have spent a little less time fighting and a little more time getting along.

I really enjoyed the writing style in Right Girl Wrong Time. It was very addictive and easy to read. I'm going to have to check out more from Natalie Decker for sure.

I enjoyed the romance between the two characters. It was cute. 

I also sympathized with Addy being the third wheel, that sucks.

Even though it's the third book in the Offsides Series, I think it can be read by itself. I haven't read the first two books in the series, but I had no problem jumping right in to this third book.

It's a cute story and I'd definitely recommend it.

Meet the Author Natalie Decker

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Natalie Decker is the Author of Rival Love. She loves oceans, sunsets, sand
between her toes, and carefree days. Her imagination is always going, which
some find odd. But she believes in seeing the world in a different light at all
times. Her first passion for writing started at age twelve when she had to write
a poem for English class. However, seventh grade wasn’t her favorite time and
books were her source of comfort. She took all college prep classes in High school,
and attended the University of Akron. Although she studied Mathematics she never
lost her passion for writing or her comfort in books. She’s a mean cook in the
kitchen, loves her family and friends and her awesome dog infinity times infinity.
If she’s not writing, reading, traveling, hanging out with her family and friends,
then she’s off having an adventure. Because Natalie believes in a saying:
Your life is your own journey, so make it amazing!

Thank you for stopping by my Blog Tour post for Right Girl Wrong Timing by Natalie Decker. I definitely recommend picking up this cute read. Thanks so much to Swoon Romance, Natalie Decker, and Chapter by Chapter Blog Tours for letting me be a part of it.

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What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

 

-- Shadow and Bone (#1) by Leigh Bardugo -- Sooo I decided to do a reread of Shadow and Bone once I heard the news of the Netflix adaptation. I read it more than a couple years ago, I think, and I just never continued on with the rest of the series. I want to reread Shadow and Bone and then finally continue with the rest of the series so I can be caught up when the Netflix series premieres.

Even though this is the second time I'm reading this, it still feels fresh. I don't really remember many of the finer details of this book. I remember the big plot points, but not the story as a whole. So it doesn't really feel like something I've read before, if that makes any sense. So I hope to finish this maybe over the weekend.

And as a side note, it's been the longest time since I reread a book. I need to do it more.

-- Goblin by Josh Malerman -- I'm so excited to read this one!!! Once I heard about this book, how it was limited limited edition, I wanted to get my hands on it, but I didn't want to spend the coin on it. It was kind of pricey and I'm a cheapskate. I was lucky that one of the public libraries that participates in the NC State Consortium that my library is a part of, had it! Out of all the libraries, there was just one copy available. I've read the first couple pages and I'm interested. I already got a little freaked out. I don't really know what this book is going to subject me to, but I'm excited for it.

And I've got my eye on this one

-- The Sacrifice Box by Martin Stewart -- The cover got me on this one. I don't really know that much about it. I hope it's good.

And that's what I'm Reading Right Now! and what I have my Eye on Reading Next. What are you reading this weekend?

The Truth About Love and Dogs by Michele Gorman/Lilly Bartlett Cover Post! UK vs. US Covers

Today I have an exciting post that's a little different from what I normally do. I was lucky enough to be approached by the author of The Truth About Love and Dogs to do a little cover backstory. Michele Gorman/Lilly Bartlett has one book with TWO COVERS!! It is the UK edition and US edition of The Truth About Love and Dogs. She's going to take over the blog for today and explain the process behind the different covers of this book!

Thank you so much Michele Gorman for this fun post!

 

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How often do you pick up a book because of the cover? I do it all the time. It’s what makes me take the time to look at the description, read the first few paragraphs, and, if I like all that I see, decide to buy it.

So, is it any wonder that covers cause us authors so much angst? They might even make us more nervous than writing the book itself. That’s because writing is an evolutionary process. It takes months to do, plus there are many rounds of editing. But the cover is the instant, one-and-only first impression your book will make. It’s like getting ready for a first date with someone that you really really want to impress! You’ve only got one chance.

Every single author I know holds her breath when that email comes through from the publisher saying “Here’s the cover art and we hope you’ll love it as much as we do.”

So here it is: my one chance. These are the two covers we’ve chosen to make a first impression for The Truth About Love and Dogs. What do you think? They’re very different from one another, aren’t they? That’s because tastes in romcom covers in the UK are so different from preferences in the US.

For the US cover – the basket of pups – we wanted something fun and eye-catching that conveys the book’s tone rather than the story exactly. Publishers go for the look and feel more than an image that literally tells you what the story is about (that’s the job of the title and the description). There are pugs in the book, by the way!

The UK cover might have a very different look, but its tone is the same. There, we wanted to project a cover the reader can fall into, with intriguing groupings of people that provoke curiosity.

I always ask my Facebook friends and newsletter followers for their feedback about my proposed covers, and the US readers mostly go for a photographic cover while UK readers love the illustrated ones. Does that hold true for you? Which do you like better?

Whichever cover grabs you most, I hope you’ll love the story inside!

Happy reading!

Lilly xo

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Author Bio:

Michele writes books packed with heart and humour, best friends and girl power. Call them beach books, summer reads, romantic comedy or chick lit... readers and reviewers call them "feel good", "thought-provoking" and "laugh out loud". She is both a Sunday Times and a USA Today bestselling author, raised in the US and living in London with her husband. She is very fond of naps, ice cream and Richard Curtis films.

Michele also writes cosy chick lit under the pen-name Lilly Bartlett. Lilly’s books are full of warmth, romance, quirky characters and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.

BLOG TOUR: End of the Lie (Anastasia Phoenix #3) by Diana Rodriguez Wallach

I'm really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for End of the Lie, the third book in the Anastasia Phoenix series by Diana Rodriguez Wallach! I believe this is the conclusion to the Anastasia Phoenix series. I received a free copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Entangled Teen, and Chapter by Chapter Blog Tours for letting me be a part of this fun tour.

Title: End of the Lie (Anastasia Phoenix #3)

Author: Diana Rodriguez Wallach

Published by: Entangled Teen

Released: March 4, 2019

Source: arc from publisher

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Synopsis: With her harrowing tale of espionage and near death experiences finally out in the open, Anastasia Phoenix thought things would be better. That she and her friends had outsmarted Department D, the criminal empire her parents helped create.

She thought wrong.

Former friends have turned to enemies, causing more innocent lives to get swept up into the dangerous world her parents created. Now it’s up to Anastasia to stop the damage before anyone else gets hurt—or worse. She embarks on a treacherous trail from Poland to Prague, and old rivals emerge at every turn. But when the final confrontation occurs, will she be too late to protect the ones she loves... or even herself?

My Thoughts: This was a really fun series and I'm glad I got to read it. Thanks so much to Entangled Teen for letting me read it. I think this is the conclusion to the series, and it ended in a satisfying way. All the questions got answered, all the loose ends were tied up. I'm glad I got to go on all these adventures with Anastasia Phoenix.

End of the Lie was full of action, fast-paced, and fun. I enjoyed reading it a lot. I liked seeing Anastasia grow as a character. Seeing how she rolled with all the punches life threw at her.

I don't think there are enough action books in the YA market, so I'm always really glad when I find an action series. There are always tons of fantasy, magic, romance, contemporary, but action always seems to be ignored. I loved the action in this, the danger. So if you're like me, looking for a good YA action series, I'd definitely recommend this one.

I also enjoyed the romance. It was sweet.

I'd definitely recommend giving End of the Lie and the whole Anastasia Phoenix series a read. I don't think you'll be disappointed. It has action, it has romance, it has danger, it's the whole package!

 

Check out the First two books in the Anastasia Phoenix Series Proof of Lies and Lies That Bind!

 Meet the Author

Diana Rodriguez Wallach

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Diana Rodriguez Wallach is the author of the Anastasia Phoenix series, three YA spy thrillers set to debut beginning in March 2017 (Entangled Publishing). She is also the author of three award-winning young adult novels: Amor and Summer Secrets, Amigas and School Scandals, and Adios to All The Drama (Kensington Books); as well as a YA short-story collection based on the Narcissus myth, entitled Mirror, Mirror (Buzz Books, 2013). In 2011, she published a highly regarded essay in Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories (HarperCollins). It was the only essay chosen from the anthology by Scholastic to be used in its classroom materials. Diana is featured in the anthology, Latina Authors and Their Muses (Twilight Times Books, 2015), and she is currently on staff as a featured blogger for Quirk Books. In 2010 Diana was named one of the Top Ten New Latino Authors to Watch by LatinoStories.com, and she placed second in the International Latino Book Awards. She is an advisory board member for the Philly Spells Writing Center, and is a Creative Writing instructor for Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth. She holds a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University, and currently lives in Philadelphia.

Thank you so much for stopping by my Blog Tour Stop for End of the Lie (Anastasia Phoenix #3) by Diana Rodriguez Wallach. It's a fantastic read and I hope you check it out. Thank you so much to Entangled Teen, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, and Chapter by Chapter Blog Tours for letting me be a part of the tour.

Review: An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

Title: An Anonymous Girl

Authors: Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

Published by: St. Martin's Press

Released: January 8, 2019

Source: Review copy from Publisher and Netgalley (e-arc) / Physical Copy from Library

Synopsis: The next novel of psychological suspense and obsession from the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us.

Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed.

When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave.

Question #1: Could you tell a lie without feeling guilt?

But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she’s thinking… and what she’s hiding.

Question #2: Have you ever deeply hurt someone you care about?

As Jess’s paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what in her life is real, and what is one of Dr. Shields’ manipulative experiments. Caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly.

Question #3: Should a punishment always fit the crime?

From the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us comes an electrifying new novel about doubt, passion, and just how much you can trust someone. (Synopsis From Goodreads)

My Thoughts: Thanks so much to St. Martin's Griffin and Netgalley for providing me with an early copy for honest review.

An Anonymous Girl was Very Good! Very Good I say. I had already read and really enjoyed The Wife Between Us, so I was excited to see what Hendricks and Pekkanen brought to the table next. An Anonymous Girl did not disappoint.

I was gripped throughout the whole book. I just needed to know what was going to happen. I was hooked. There was so much suspense, so much craziness.

There were a lot of small twists in An Anonymous Girl instead of one big, shocking one, which is pretty much the complete opposite of how their The Wife Between Us was. It contained characters that were very compelling to read about. I feel like I can't say much because I don't want to spoil anything at all. I want every reader to experience this for themselves without knowing too much about it. I think that would be the most fun way to read it.

I'm still unsure of how I feel about the ending. There was so much build up, so much tension, so much crazy, that when the ending came, it just seemed kind of tame. I mean, I liked the ending, I guess I was just expecting a great big, mighty, not-what-I-was-expecting shock, and that didn't really happen. I think the ending did fit the story though.

An Anonymous Girl was very, very good and I definitely recommend it. I felt like I couldn't look away while reading it. I'm definitely excited to see what Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen come out with next. Read It!!

BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4.3/5

Note to Self: Be Very Wary of Morality Studies

BLOG TOUR: The Time Traveler's Guide to Modern Romance by Madeline J. Reynolds

I'm really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Time Traveler's Guide to Modern Romance by Madeline J. Reynolds. Thanks so much to Entangled Teen, Madeline J. Reynolds, and Chapter by Chapter Blog Tours for letting me be a part of it and providing me with an early copy for honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Title: The Time Traveler's Guide to Modern Romance

Author: Madeline J. Reynolds

Published by: Entangled Teen

Released: March 4, 2019

Source: ARC from Publisher and Chapter by Chapter Blog Tours

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Synopsis: Elias Caldwell needs more than his life in nineteenth-century England has to offer. He'd rather go on an adventure than spend one more minute at some stuffy party. When his grandfather gives him a pocket watch he claims can transport him to any place and time, Elias doesn't believe it...until he's whisked away to twenty-first-century America.

Tyler Forrester just wants to fall hopelessly in love. But making that kind of connection with someone has been more of a dream than reality. Then a boy appears out of thin air, a boy from the past. As he helps Elias navigate a strange new world for him, introducing him to the wonders of espresso, binge-watching, and rock and roll, Tyler discovers Elias is exactly who he was missing.

But their love has time limit. Elias's disappearance from the past has had devastating side effects, and now he must choose where he truly belongs—in the Victorian era, or with the boy who took him on an adventure he never dreamed possible?

My Thoughts: I can't say no to a book about time travel, which is why I knew I needed to read The Time Traveler's Guide to Modern Romance as soon as I laid eyes on it. That purple cover just screamed READ ME! And I wasn't disappointed by this story. I thought it was fast, fun, cute, and it filled my time traveling needs. If you're looking for a story to just breeze through and make you feel good, I think this is the one.

I liked the characters of Elias and Tyler. They were good together. I enjoyed watching them meet, seeing them interact, and how their relationship grew.

I really enjoyed the time travel aspect. I've already mentioned how I'm a sucker for it, and this didn't disappoint in the fun, time traveling vibe.

The Time Traveler's Guide to Modern Romance is a quick read that is a lot of fun. It has time travel, it has romance, it has the Victorian era! It's a great way to spend an afternoon reading. I'm glad I got to give it a try.

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Madeline J. Reynolds is a YA fantasy author living in Chicago. Originally from Minneapolis, she has a background in journalism and has always loved storytelling in its various forms. When not writing, she can be found exploring the city, eating Thai food, or lost in an epic Lord of the Rings marathon.

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