Welcome to Litsy!

This YA fantasy is a mostly gentle read with just enough magical action to keep one hooked. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-curious-kind-of-magic

Publication is expected October 21.

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A dark, gripping, period‑set, teen‑led mystery that blends traditional crime suspense with a hint of the uncanny.
Blood‑draining murders, a teenage suspect, and a collaboration between a journalist-son and a sheriff-father to try and reveal the truth.

While some aspects of the story feel a little unbelievable, I genuinely appreciated Michael Jensen's storytelling and his subtle crush on suspect Marie Catherine Hale.

This Christmas romance might have been better as a movie. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-ruff-royal-christmas

Publication is expected September 30.

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Timothy Janovsky is back with another magical Christmas romance. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-mannequin-for-christmas

Publication is expected September 30.

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This cozy mystery sequel is every bit as entertaining as its predecessor. I vote for a third installment! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#a-tour-to-die-for-the-serial-killer-...

Publication is expected September 23.

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4½ ✨
On my new Vampire kick, I'm looking back on some Vampire stories and seeing them in a new light.

Previously, I didn't know Abraham Van Helsing, so this short story was just a horrific tale of an abusive father and two scared boys.

Now I see this masterful reimagining of what could have been.
Is Van Helsing a monster hunter just trying to protect and teach his offspring, or is he a senile old man, seeing things that never were?

I love when McGuire gives us the in-depth dive into characters we've already been introduced too.

She not only writes epic adventures with well love characters, but she so fluently adds such hard topics that I'm always amazed by her brilliance.

Another dazzling addition to the series.
I feel like I need to re-read them all... again.

These books are never what I expect, but it always blows my mind.
A very satisfying end to a very heart-rending journey.

Hob weaves true magic with her writing. Her poetic, imaginative prose takes you places you've never dreamt of; contiplating situation you'll never face, but truly do though her stories

👇🏼 continued 👇🏼

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Vanilla swirls in
A&W root beer.
Michigan mem'ries.

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