so-soI was really intrigued by this premise. Unfortunately, I found the book difficult to get through.
The book is written from Abalone‘s perspective. She is mute and has amnesia which you don't discover until later on in the book. It's very confusing to read.
The blend of fantasy and mythology was interesting though not explored very well. The worldbuilding was lacking which I think added to the general confusion when reading this.
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pickIn a small town in Louisiana in the 1920s, Beatrice Corbin is trying to keep the family business afloat & keep an eye on her sister, Agnes who is married to a respectable man of the town. When a tarot reading predicts that Agnes will be murdered in two months, Beatrice knows she has to protect her. Salvation seems to arrive in the form of Frank Charbonneau, Lucifer himself, who falls for Beatrice & wants to marry her.
pickThe second Andy Carpenter mystery/thriller series installment of the year is almost here. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#and-to-all-a-good-bite-andy-carpente...
Publication is expected October 14.
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pickThis Christmas cozy mystery doesn‘t disappoint. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#five-golden-wings-meg-langslow-38
Publication is expected October 14.
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pickThis was really good. Its a short easy read despite the world building and it flows well. I have read the first book and i think I enjoyed this one more. I liked seeing Tamsyn grow as she learnt about herself. The plot was clever and split into parts with some very beautiful illustrations. I love that in a book. The ending was clever and tied some things off but also left it slightly open for further stories. #Netgalley 4*
pick4/5
Luna crashes her car into an inn's sign during a snow storm. When she goes inside, she finds that the inn is run by an extremely grump werewolf, Oliver. She also ends up magically bonded to him and stuck in the town of Claw Haven until the snow melts and they can retrieve the ingredients to undo the bond.
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pickWell this was quite the fun filled ride for a christmas story. Its got everything, drama, family, christmas, romance the works. The story is well written and so funny at times. The plot is interesting though the ending was easy to predict and yet I enjoyed the journey. It had me hooked from the start. Laura is a fun main character and we really see her develop and find herself. I loved Desi and Joel. #Netgalley 4*
pickA Christmas-y-ish The Stranger Times novel, do I need to say more?
It's just as weird and funny and bonkers as you probably imagined it to be, and then some.
Published 09 Oct 2025
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pickNagare & his daughter Koishi continue w/ their food detective agency to help those looking for a meal, a memory, & closure.
These books are such a comfort read. The lovely relationship between the father & daughter is so sweet. & each little mystery of what every client needs is so heartwarming. & of course the food descriptions continue to be the highlight of the books. I find myself researching recipes every time I read these books!🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
pick4/5
Edgar lives in constant terror of the ghosts he sees, but after meeting Jamie, he's motivated to start to examine his life and live in a way that allows him to be in a relationship.
This book was much more about anxiety, family, and relationships than ghosts, but I really enjoyed how the paranormal elements were able to create a cozy story.
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