I was very excited to read most of these, and they didn’t disappoint (for the most part). Forgive me if the reviews are even shorter than usual this month. I have 0 extra time for anything these days.
The Tainted Cup, Robert Jackson Bennett
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‘That’s the problem with figuring shit out—eventually you run into someone who’d prefer all their shit remained thoroughly unfigured.’
It was an unexpected discovery for me, but I was really impressed with the quirky world, characters, and an exciting mystery.
Garlic & the Vampire, Bree Paulsen
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An extremely cute graphic novel about sentient vegetables whose new neighbour is a vampire.
Kiss Slay Replay, Rachel Harrison
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I’m not normally a fan of time loops, but Rachel Harrison has proven once again to be one of my favourite authors for a reason. This campy (both figuratively and literally) horror novel was excellent entertainment for an evening.
The Devil and Mrs. Gooch, Oliver Darkshire
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‘She had the bearing of a woman who spoke to herself sometimes, who’d spent so long without an equal that she really had no choice but to keep her own counsel.’
This is like a darker variety of cosy fantasy, and I found it very interesting, though I’d enjoyed book 1 a tad more. Love the author’s writing, too.
Brokeula, Michael J. Seidlinger
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I was so hyped for this short story. The premise sounds absolutely amazing. That’s why I was so sad to discover that I did not vibe with it at all. Maybe it’s because it was too on-the-nose; maybe the writing was just not my taste.
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A Precious Curse, Morren Aconite
If you need something to overload on dark autumn vibes, you should check it out.
If you do, please share your thoughts on Goodreads or Amazon.
Buy: https://www.amazon.com/Precious-Curse-Morren-Aconite-ebook/dp/B0HLR4JH9C?ref_=ast_author_mpb
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