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Every 13 years, in Carrion, GA the cicadas rise up from the ground and with them come the mysterious deaths on Lake Clearwater. Four teenagers are pulled into the mystery when a boy they all are connected to goes missing, and they learn about the devils that return to Carrion every thirteen years.

This was a great southern gothic with language that really transported me to Georgia.

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This is hard to review because the book does not match the synopsis. I would not describe this as dark academia or Gothic. It was pretty cosy and light for a book about grave robbing.

There were several elements fighting for time which meant nothing got explored. It made the book feel YA even though it's not.

It's a fun story if you enjoy light queer historical romance.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the #ARC

The Caldwells are cursed. Every 13 years, someone dies. Florence chooses to suppress her magic to avoid the curse, & Evie tries to do enough good to break the curse. Neither way is working, & the anniversary is approaching.

Intense family drama, spanning 3 generations of witches, dealing w/ loss, generational trauma, abuse. More POVs than I thought necessary, & a romance I didn‘t really care about. But I loved the modern family members.🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

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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This paranormal cozy mystery series is probably best read in publication order. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#death-at-the-door-ruby-and-cordelia-...

Publication is expected October 21.

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Bramwell Finch has just lost his old business partner & friend, & now looks set to miss out on his last hope for a coveted film award. Everything he sacrificed for success has come to nothing & now he has nothing & no-one. On Christmas Eve, Finch receives an invitation to a private screening at his studio, at a screening room he knows does not exist. Yet there it is - Room 6, & Finch sits down to watch his misdeeds played out onscreen.

"A smutty horror-comedy featuring unbridled narcissism, Vampires at Sea is a hilarious snack!"

I think this book suffers from false advertising. It's not smutty - although there is lots of sex. It's not horror - passengers vanish, but the narcissistic MC never cares about this and it's not investigated. It's not funny - it's poking fun at people by looking down at/insulting them.

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Aww what a lovely festive read this was. its a slow burn and the real drama doesn't happen until later. You know it will as everything is settling too easily. The plot was fun clever and festive. The characters are all unique and easy to relate to. Many of us will recognise at least someone in our own lives who is like them. The ending was brilliant and tied the story off brilliantly. #Netgalley 4*

I‘m so excited to have been approved for this #ARC. I‘m not usually a horror fan, but the author had me when she described her book as “ ,,, ghosts and murders... in a Mormon polygamist manor!” #netgalley

Very interesting book of obituaries for the era-defining stars of the Silver Screen. For a book about deaths, there were some amusing anecdotes, alongside information on their public & private lives but usually nothing too salacious.

Reading this has definitely made me want to make a list of classic films I'd like to watch in the future. I particularly liked the entry for Cary Grant who, for me, was the epitome of old Hollywood (continued)