Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Category: Book Reviews
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I’ve been on a weird kick lately reading a lot of books featuring demons, possession, the fight between heaven and hell, good and evil, etc. It’s a weird little kick and I think I’ve reached the pinnacle with Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi. The book takes place in a small orphanage somewhere in…
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It’s a weird “chicken and egg” moment in a reader’s life when they come across a book through the trailer of a movie. What came first? Interest in the story because of the synopsis or because Robert Pattinson is starring in the Bong Joon-ho adaptation of said book? While I do know I have a…
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If you’re looking for something that whisks you away to a Ghibli-inspired world of dreams, paper cranes, cloud hopping, and more, then this might be the book for you. Here’s more about Water Moon A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming…
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Did I have that song “That’s Amore” stuck in my head every single time I picked up this book? Yep. I’m a huge fan of John Scalzi and his latest work he begs the question “how would the world react if the moon turned into cheese?” Here’s more about When the Moon Hits Your Eye…
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I picked up Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan because I was absolutely enthralled by her first duology Daughter of the Moon Goddess. And as a standalone romantasy, I felt the need to check it out. Here’s more about the book A stunning, standalone romantic fantasy filled with dangerous secrets, forbidden magic, and passion, of a…
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I had originally read this book back when I was 23 and commuting via bus to work. It got a lot of interest from people who had read it before and absolutely adored it and honestly, that boosted my confidence that I would enjoy the book as well. And lo and behold, I did. I…
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“I am the angel of death, come to offer sweet justice in the night. I am a sign. I am your future. I am James.” Well, I’m so glad I’m able to add another favorite of 2024 to my list before the year ended. This is the retelling of Huck Finn through the eyes of…
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I’m a huge fan of Erin A. Craig. Ever since reading The House of Salt and Sorrow, I’m always hankering for whatever she’s about to write next. And with this dark retelling of the fairy tale “Godfather Death,” Erin A Craig outdoes herself with a dark fantasy filled with magic, morals, and friendships. Here’s more…
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This was a fun and entertaining, low stakes romantic mystery that very much feels like you’re reading Knives Out. Here’s more about The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year The bridge is out. The phones are down. And the most famous mystery writer in the world just disappeared out of a locked room three days…
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I was recommended this book by another influencer who said if I liked The Book of Doors, then I would like The Shadow of the Wind. While the two books are vastly different from each other, I left reading The Shadow of the Wind with a sense of awe and adoration for the characters and…
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