by Beth Garrod & Jess Hitchman Illustrated by Chris Danger 3 stars The first in the series, this book follows a group of inflatable pool toys from the Lost and Found pool on an epic adventure to visit the new wave pool. We’re introduced to the mastermind Cactus, fame-obsessed Flamingo, perpetually hungry Donut, supportive Watermelon,…
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3 stars I recently read The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories and absolutely loved it. So, I thought I’d read some of the earlier collections in the series. What I loved about The Woman in the Woods is that it showcases a variety of indigenous authors and artists. As far as I can…
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by Alejandra Green and Fanny Rodriguez 4 stars Another fun adventure into the world of Nothing. This one starts out the same as the first. Nathan wakes up in a strange place. But this time, he’s on a mission. He must reunite with his friends, find the truth about Lerina, and stop Stryx. With Nothing…
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Featuring: “Roll in the Grave” Publisher: Black Ink Fiction Who doesn’t love a free drabble? Black Ink Fiction is posting a new drabble for every day of the year! Seven drabbles a week, four weeks a month, twelve months of year. And it’s all available for FREE! Check back each week for a new theme…
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5 stars A stunning poetry collection. Baird tackles many hardships in her poems including eating disorders, sexual assault, rape culture, relationships and sexuality, and healing. One thing that really stuck out to me was how well organized this collection was. Each poem flowed so nicely into the next. The themes build as the book goes…
Read MoreFeaturing: “The Hunter and the Prey” Publisher: Eerie River Publishing Prepare to die. The sea awakens. Within the Mariana Trench, a research vessel’s crew is threatened by a mysterious force. A father and daughter’s holiday by the ocean turns deadly as a sinister creature stalks them. A group of friends learn that some things should…
Read MoreFeaturing: “Bound for Planet Toothache” “The Princess and the Peppermint Witch” Publisher: Raven & Drake Publishing Get ready to delve into candy-filled worlds full of lollipop trees and chocolate rivers. Marshmallow marshlands and jellybean paved roads. Bubblegum trees and gingerbread houses. Prepare to battle peppermint witches, cotton candy monsters and sugar-fuelled squirrels. These authors takes…
Read MoreFeaturing: “Wedding of the Century” “The Heart of the Emerald Tower” Publisher: Paramour Ink Romance knows no station. Love doesn’t know if you’re born a royal or commoner. It cares not for what gender you are or which side of the country you live on… Love conquers all. This novella boasts fifteen sweet tales of…
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1 star I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I’m sorry to say that I absolutely hated it. Great cover, but I disliked nearly everything inside it. For one thing, I found it extremely boring. It is very drawn out. I stuck with it, hoping there would be an…
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Wrapping presents can have a beautiful effect that looks so nice under a holiday tree. However, a lot of that wrapping is extremely wasteful what with the paper, bags, ribbons, and bows that will likely be thrown away after just one use. It is a wonderful (and cost-saving) habit to get into to reuse materials…
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