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sebrittainclark
Making Space | R. F. Kuang
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3.5/5

Jess finds an injured boy alone in the woods and takes him into her home, but he seems to know things he couldn't possibly know. This was a very creepy and unsettling read.

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sebrittainclark
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4.5/5

I really liked this concept of time travel where travelers can only return to their time after 3 days, 9 months, or 27 years in the past. I also loved that it was told by the time travel technician running the machine. It was a quick and fun sci-fi story.

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sebrittainclark
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5/5

I have been reading this series for a few years now, and this is the first year where I loved almost every essay in the collection. There were essays where I learned things, essays that made me tear up, and essays that left me angry and horrified. It was a fascinating collection that I enjoyed reading.

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sebrittainclark
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4/5

Rosemary's horror novel is being turned into a movie, which should be perfect, but instead she's annoyed they've cast action star Ellis as lead. Despite her attraction to him, she's sure he's all wrong for the role.

I thought the gothic horror movie set was a really fun setting for a romance novel. I really enjoyed Ellis and Rosemary's chemistry, and I thought the ghosts were a nice addition to the story.

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sebrittainclark
Kill Creatures | Rory Power
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3.5/5

Last summer, all of Nan's friends disappeared and Nan was left behind, but on the day of their memorial, Luce re-appears, and Nan knows whatever reappeared can't be the real Luce, since Nan's the one who killed all three girls.

Nan is an unreliable narrator, and I enjoyed piecing what was going on through her perspective. I also thought it was really interesting to read a thriller from the perspective of the killer.

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OutsmartYourShelf
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Kathryn has recently split from her husband, & on a night out with a friend, meets Todd who is an IT expert including carrying out work for the local police department. Their relationship never really gets off the ground, but when Kathryn wants to call it off, the charming, helpful, affable Todd shows the other side to his personality, & due to his IT expertise he has access to her phone, her security cameras, & even her car. (continued)

OutsmartYourShelf Everywhere she goes, Todd soon turns up, & when she has finally had enough & files for a restraining order, things become really dark & Kathryn learns that she is not the first woman he has done this to.

I found this a compelling read but one that made me extremely anxious whilst reading it - it was almost like an intense episode of 'Criminal Minds'. I know this is based on a true story, & it is frightening to think that there seems to be very
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OutsmartYourShelf little protection for victims of stalking. What there is, is woefully inadequate, & basically ties the victim up in judicial knots & favours the perp. It was in equal parts infuriating & exasperating how Todd was able to use the law to harass his victims. I can only commend anyone who is resilient & strong enough to take cases like this to court & fight on in the face of such obstacles, it must be harrowing. 4🌟 3d
OutsmartYourShelf My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, After Dark Ink Publishing Co (IBPA), for the opportunity to read an ARC.

TWs: stalking, imprisonment.

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7983813811
Read 2oth-22nd Oct 2025

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TheAromaofBooks Great review!! 3d
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OutsmartYourShelf
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This is a really interesting historical fiction read incorporating true facts (the Zone Rouge is real & so was the Nazi fascination with the Occult). I think that the author did a great job of conveying the tense & suspicious atmosphere of an occupied country, where the inhabitants cannot be sure who is on their side & who is a traitor. In fact all the narrative concentrated on the war is done very well, but I found that (continued)

OutsmartYourShelf the supernatural side of things was a bit of a letdown after the build-up. I thought things could have been ratcheted up there a little more. It's a minor quibble though & I did enjoy reading this one. 4🌟

My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, HarperCollins UK/One More Chapter, for the opportunity to read an ARC.

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7873242585
Read 23rd - 26th 2025
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kezzlou85
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This was a really interesting read. Its true crime with some paranormal investigation thrown in. It starts as more of a horror bu devlops to a much deeper story. The basic premise is interesting as we watch Matt try to figure out what is happening with his house. I liked learning the history of the house and of course its most infamous resident. Plus I found his chats with others living in notorious houses really fascinating. #Netgalley 4*

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PuddleJumper
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I was excited to read this after loving the first book and I was not disappointed.

The book picks up right after the last one with Gabriel missing and Miles trying to locate him. I felt the cliffhanger was resolved too quickly, however, that didn't detract from how enjoyable this book was.

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PuddleJumper Miles and Gabriel are fully realized characters supported by fully fleshed out supporting characters. Each one had a distinct voice and mannerisms which made them feel realistic.

The romance between the two felt very natural. It progressed in an organic way and added to the plot tension. It was sweet and awkward and cringe in the way that first love is.

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PuddleJumper It brought the duology to a satisfying end. I enjoyed my time with this and I would definitely read more from this author. 4d
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Never Over: A Novel | Clare Gilmore

It reeled me in from the start. Wish I'd known what caused the break up sooner. It took time to get there, and having that piece earlier would‘ve helped put the story into perspective. The narrator was good, I wish t male character was a male narrator. It would‘ve added more emotion & realism to his side of the story. #NeverOver #NetGalley #RBMedia Thank you Netgalley, RBMedia allowing me to read&review this ARC