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PuddleJumper
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Mehso-so

I 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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OutsmartYourShelf
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In 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.

OutsmartYourShelf Beatrice agrees although she has already fallen for a Black blues musician named Angelo. Beatrice wagers the Devil that she will marry him for now but if she finds her sister's would-be killer & prevents her death in seven weeks, then the deal is off. Frank agrees, but as Beatrice desperately tries to save her sister, will the Devil be in the details, is he playing fair or playing her? 12h
OutsmartYourShelf This is a book that I won't forget in a hurry! It has a slow pace but this book weaves an intoxicating spell around you before you even realise it - it sneaks up on you like Charbonneau in serpent mode.. It's October in England & yet I swear I could feel the humid heat of Louisiana & hear the cicadas in the background. The narrative alternates between Frank & Beatrice, & Frank's shapeshifting ways allows the reader to overhear the conversations of 12h
OutsmartYourShelf others such as Angelo & Agnes which adds another dimension to the story. In fact Frank turns out to be the most interesting character by far, the Devil who falls in love & whilst he supposedly cannot interfere with the fate of humans, finds himself torn in wanting to help those he grows to care about.

There are some heavy themes covered in the book which is to be expected considering when & where it is set: racism, the vestiges of slavery. &
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OutsmartYourShelf misogyny, to name a few. I thought it was well written & I really enjoyed it, I did think that Beatrice was a little slow on the uptake regarding one particular situation - I thought it was obvious from the start. 4.5🌟

My thanks to #NetGalley & publisher, Hell or Highwater Books (IBPA), for the opportunity to read an ARC.

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7731392063
Read 11th - 13th Oct 2025
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JoyBlue
And to All a Good Bite | David Rosenfelt
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The 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.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #AndtoAllaGoodBite 📚💙

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JoyBlue
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This 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.

#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #FiveGoldenWings 📚💙

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kezzlou85
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Pickpick

This 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*

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sebrittainclark
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4/5

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.

#netgalley #hauntedshelf #screamteam #AllThingsApple

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kezzlou85
Christmas Fling | Lindsey Kelk
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Well 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*

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julesG
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A 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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Caroline2 Sounds fun! 😃 2d
Caroline2 Just stacked the first book. 👍 2d
julesG @Caroline2 it's a fun series set in Manchester 2d
AlaMich Yes, I had the audio on preorder. I can‘t wait!! 2d
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BookmarkTavern
The Menu of Happiness | Hisashi Kashiwai
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Nagare & 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!🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

BookmarkTavern Release Date: October 14th, 2025 #ARC #NetGalley #SPNBookBingo2025 @OutsmartYourShelf Pie CW 👇🏻 (edited) 2d
BookmarkTavern Chapter 4: Gyoza, past infidelity 2d
ferskner I LOVE this series! 2d
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sebrittainclark
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4/5

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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