Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Author: Simone
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This fast-paced graphic novel set in an alternate 1900s Asia will definitely have you on the edge of your seat. With nearly an entire cast of female characters, Monstress explores the world of a young woman who’s slowly realizing that her mother left her with a little gift. This novel is atmospheric. The illustrations were…
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Happy book birthday to all the great new books in the world! I feel like each week this September has just been one big surprise after another. One big book publishing after another! This week is no exception as we dive into my current read and some more highly anticipated books being published. Here’s what…
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Psst..the answer is anime.
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I started reading this book because I was a little bit in my head. The past couple of days have been tough for me, so I decided to give myself a break and read something lighthearted and fun. This book did not disappoint! Here’s More About Boyfriend Material Wanted:One (fake) boyfriendPractically perfect in every way…
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I really went back and forth with my thoughts on this book. On one hand, I really liked it. On the other hand, I wasn’t a fan of the writing style. I loved the surprises around every corner, but I also didn’t like that everything (even characters) were a surprise. How do you enjoy a…
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Another Tuesday, another great day of books being published. While today’s list is a little small, it’s quite mighty. One of these books I’ve already tried to read. One of these books comes from a series I’ve been wanting to read. One of these books is brand new to my radar, but I cannot wait…
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Over the last couple of months, I’ve tried to read The House in the Cerulean Sea three times. I tried twice with an audiobook and then once with the ebook I got from the library. Well, my brain wasn’t really paying attention during the audiobook and my ebook was a loan from the library, so…
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Today I’m sharing a new feature to my blog: Patreon Picks. Every couple of weeks, I’ll be asking my patrons on Patreon what blog post they would like to see. I shared a few different suggestions and they all voted. And the votes are in. This week’s Patreon Picks is a look at how I…
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Happy September! First, let’s get it out of the way: I can’t believe it’s already September. I feel like we all went into quarantine a month ago and not six months ago. I would be lying if I said it didn’t affect my mental health or my reading life. Each month has been different with…
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Today is a rare event where the first day of the month also happens to be a publishing Tuesday. Also, this Tuesday and the rest of the month is publishing some incredible fiction. I hope you all get a chance to dive into some great reads and find your next favorite story. Today’s publishing day…
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