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Death in the Cards | Mia P Manansala
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Danika has a lot on her plate between doing tarot readings & working for her mother‘s detective agency. She finally gets to use her skills when a classmate disappears, & she gets to lead her 1st case.

Such fun! A strong narrative voice for Danika, pacing was mostly good (if a bit slow in the middle), & I loved all the characters. The final reveal didn‘t feel as set up as I wanted, but would definitely read a whole series of Danika! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

BookmarkTavern Release Date: May 13th, 2025 #ARC #NetGalley #LGBTQIA2025 @Kenyazero BIPOC author 23h
ShananigansReads I'm glad I found out about this close to the publishing date. 16h
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Pub Day: 17th July 2025

It's been some time since I read a book that pulled me into the story so much that I forgot I was reading about fictional characters. Yes, sure, it's unlikely I'll meet a speaking fox in my life and there might not be real magic out there, but all the characters felt very real. Believable backstories, believable problems and struggles.

I want to visit Batty Hole Inn and hug all of them.

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

BookmarkTavern I‘m so looking forward to this one! 22h
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vlwelser
Friends and Liars | Kit Frick
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These idiots sort of all deserve each other. Unfortunately there are murdery things happening as well. Setting is Lake Como in Italy.

#BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks

Pub date is 12/2/25
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TheAromaofBooks I really like this cover!! 2d
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Amor4Libros
All the Mothers: A Novel | Domenica Ruta
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The depictions of single motherhood were very accurate and then adding to that mix becoming best friends with your Baby Daddy‘s other Baby Mama? 🤯

Was this messy? Of course, it was! But, the way these women rose to the challenge just because they wanted to support each other and have the kids grow up together was a beautiful thing to read.

Loved, LOVED this story!

Pub Date: 5/6/25

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc

Reggie Awww there was a short on YouTube where these 2 best friends moved in together with their kids and they found it much more supportive and easier than living with their ex husbands. Nice review! 15h
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Amor4Libros
Food Person: A Novel | Adam Roberts
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Starting a new book at bedtime…Have high hopes for this one! #arc #NetGalley

thecheckoutstack What a cover 3d
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BookmarkTavern
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After Yeva kills her 1st dragon, she is sent to the capital of the Empire to train as a guildknight. Eventually, the Emperor commands her to a nearby country w/ rumors of dragons. But the rumors, & the country itself, are not what they seem.

Yang‘s world building always captivates me. & the queer normative cultures are amazing. This is a lovely, quick tale of finding where one belongs, discovering what duty really means, & finding love.🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

PuddleJumper Ooo that sounds great! 3d
Kenyazero This sounds like a good one! 🤩 3d
peanutnine I'm first on my library's hold list for this one! Can't wait! 3d
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Amor4Libros
Sleepers | Matthew Gasda
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This book was wild! I even enjoyed the long chapters at the beginning, the storytelling was that engaging. We follow 4 characters and their intertwining stories.

I loved the writing on this. My only complaint is that I wished we'd gotten more of a story on Akari (the last chapter felt like it had too many things happening and I felt that some questions were left unanswered).

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pub Date: 5/6/25 #arc

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Overgrowth | Mira Grant
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Stasia has spent her whole life warning the people around her that she‘s an alien & that an invasion is coming. & then the first signal is received. Everyone will have to believe her now.

So interesting! Grant does such an amazing job making me love characters, even the advance spy of a race coming to destroy humanity. There were a couple pacing issues, but the horror was so well done, & the ending took me completely by surprise!🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

BookmarkTavern Release Date: May 6th, 2025 #ARC #NetGalley #LGBTQIA2025 @Kenyazero You‘d watch a screen adaptation CW 👇🏻 (edited) 6d
BookmarkTavern Seed, child death 6d
Reggie Great review! Stacked. 3d
DogMomIrene May need to check this one out if only for the unusual POV. 3d
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Amor4Libros
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I started reading this one with a lot of expectations, since it has been listed as an anticipated release this year (that should‘ve been my first red flag…). The story was engaging for about 50%, but then it took a whole different turn (not for the better, IMO).

It became predictable, which in turn made it boring for me.

This being the author‘s first novel makes it a great effort and I will read her future work.

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vlwelser
The Bewitching | Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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This author is sort of all over the place in her genre. If you're ok with that (I am for sure) and enjoy a surprise definitely give this a go.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Pub date is 7/15/25
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 6d
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