Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Category: Book Reviews
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve read pretty much everything Abby Jimenez has written to date. And I have to say, I really loved this one. It’s probably now my new favorite from her and I can’t wait to read the rest. Thanks to Read Forever for the gifted book. Here’s more about Part…
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This is my first John Gwynne and I have a feeling it won’t be my last. The level this book took it when it comes to fantasy and world building was definitely worth not understanding a bit of the Norse language. Here’s more about The Shadow of the Gods After the gods warred and drove…
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I’m seriously going to write this review with my head and not my heart. Because my head noticed a few little things that I wanted more clarity on, but my heart just wants to give it five stars. I might just split the difference and call this 4.5 stars, but that always rounds up. Here’s…
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I was so surprised by how quickly I devoured this book! But who can resist a magical hotel that travels every night to a different city, holds powerful magic, and has a mysterious past that our protagonist is about to uncover. If you’re looking for something fun, magical, and reads a lot like Caraval, then…
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I don’t know about you, but I’m always in the mood for a really good dark academia book. I didn’t know when I picked up The Atlas Six that this would be the book I was looking for. Thanks to Tor Books for the gifted read. Here’s more about The Atlas Six The Alexandrian Society…
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A beautiful setting, wonderful prose, and a magical world with a lot of darkness surrounding it. It’s The Great Gatsby meets Practical Magic with some great witchy vibes, some dark atmosphere, and a little bit of romance. Thanks Orbit Books for the gifted read! Trigger Warning: murder, blood, gun violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, and…
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Typically, I don’t write another review for a book I’m rereading, but my rereading life has been amazing this year and really opening my eyes to a stories. So, I may write or rewrite a review here and there. And there’s no exception for The Bone Shard Daughter. Here’s more about The Bone Shard Daughter…
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A complex story that surprised me by the end, but I honestly wish there was more. Content warnings: sexual assault (off page), pedophilia (off page), self-harm/suicide, mental health, domestic abuse (on/off page), non-consensual sex (off page). Thanks Tor Books for a gifted copy of this book. Here’s more about The Bone Orchard Charm is a…
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There is a lot to like about The City of Dusk. It’s an interesting world with interesting characters and a plot you want to follow throughout the story. But there are things about this book that I just couldn’t overlook and honestly took away from my reading experience. While I really liked this book, I…
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Is it a YA? Is it a middle grade? Or is it for everyone? I’ve already heard so many stories on who this book is marketed to, but one thing I know for a fact is that it’s spooky, it’s good, and it’s very Schwab-ian. Here’s more about Gallant Everything casts a shadow. Even the…
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