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Book Review: Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys (Mrs. Claus, #4) by Liz Ireland

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Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys (Mrs. Claus, #4) by Liz Ireland is the fourth book in the Mrs. Claus book series and is about a turkey that was ordered for Mrs. Claus by the elves that work for her and her husband Nick, also known as Santa Claus, for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday that Mrs. Claus has introduced to Santaland.  Chaos breaks out when the turkey has been kidnapped and Nick's cousin has been murdered. I'd like to thank NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys (Mrs. Claus, #4) by Liz Ireland.  When my request to read this book was approved, I was happy to receive this novel for free in exchange for my honest review. My first foray into this series was a novella that was a part of collected works, and I thought the story was just okay, so I was happy to see that the series does get better.  It still is a cozy mystery and a bit young for my taste, but it was a lot more interesting.  This is a series that I
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Book Review: The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin

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The Stranger Upstairs  by Lisa M. Matlin opens with Sarah Slade, a social influencer, starting her live over with her husband.  The buy a house to renovate that happens to be famous due to a husband killing his wife and trying to kill his daughter before killing himself.  When strange things start to happen to Sara, she knows she has to get to the bottom of what is causing these things to happen.   Thank you, NetGalley, for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of The Stranger Upstairs by Lisa M. Matlin.  The synopsis was intriguing, and when I received word that my request to read and review this book, I was thrilled.  I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. Although I didn't necessarily like the main character, Sarah Slade, or her husband, I really wanted things to go her way and for the book to have a good ending.  There were so many twists and turns that I wasn't sure what to expect.  Whether it was a good ending or not, you'll have to read The S
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Book Review: Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi

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Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi is a children's book about a young girl named Ellie celebrating her birthday under the family avocado tree and how unhappy she is that she hasn't grown any.  Ellie's father teaches her about how she is like an avocado pit and how slowly it seems to grow but how patience is a virtue. A big thank you goes out to NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi. I'm always looking for great children's books to recommend to friends and family with little ones, so I was excited to read this book and will definitely be recommending it. I love that Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi helps kids understand that all things come in time with a little patience. Another thing that I liked about the story is it shows a family that has its own traditions like having birthdays under their avocado tree . . . a tradition that is shown to continue when the child starts their own family. Five out of five stars is what I gave Avocado
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Book Review: Witches Get Stuff Done (Starfall Point, #1) by Molly Harper

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Witches Get Stuff Done (Starfall Point, #1)  by Molly Harper opens with Riley arriving to Starfall Point, an island in Michigan, to meet her last living relative on her mother's side only to find out her Aunt passed away.  Inheriting the family mansion, she learns she's a witch and has been entrusted with the family secret. I'd like to thank NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of Witches Get Stuff Done (Starfall Point, #1)  by Molly Harper.  I was intrigued by the title of this novel and was thrilled to be approved to read this book.  I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review. When I first started reading this book, I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not.  The first few chapters were way too long in my opinion, and I felt like something could've been done better to ease the reader into the story.  With that being said, I am glad I stuck with the story as it picked up, and I ended up falling in love with the characters and
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Book Review: The Hike by Lucy Clarke

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The Hike  by Lucy Clarke is a story of friendship told from four different perspectives of a friend group.  The annual holiday is Liz's choice this year, and hiking a huge mountain in Norway is what was chosen.  Obstacles throughout the trip reveal secrets, leading to the death of one of them.  Who will survive? I'd like to thank NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of The Hike by Lucy Clarke.  She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, so when I was approved to read Clarke's latest novel, I was over the moon with glee.  I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. From the start, The Hike  is extremely engaging, and I had trouble pulling myself away to do normal every day things.  When I wasn't reading it, I found myself thinking about the story and the characters. As a whole, the four main characters were likable but definitely had some traits about them that weren't amiable, just like real life.  I liked the character of Helen
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Book Review: Too Scared To Sleep by Andrew Duplessie

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Too Scared To Sleep by Andrew Duplessie is a  collection of short stories along the lines of Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark .  Perfect for teens, this collection highlights a QR Code at the end of each story that takes the reader to a short video related to the story. I'd like to thank, NetGalley, for the Advanced Readers Copy ARC of Too Scared To Sleep by Andrew Duplessie.  I was intrigued by the synopsis and couldn't wait to read this book.  When I found out I was approved to receive this book for free in exchange for my honest review, I was thrilled. Having a QR Code to scan at the end of each story that enabled the reader see part of the plot acted out was a brilliant idea.  It really made the book.  Since the stories are more mature in nature, I'd definitely say it's geared more towards teens between the ages of thirteen and eighteen years of age.  With that being said, adults might enjoy this collection as well. Four out of five stars is what I gave
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Book Review: Stinetinglers 2 by R.L. Stine

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Stinetinglers 2 by R.L. Stine is a collection of ten horror short stories based on things that happened to the author and/or his family.  Similar to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Stinetinglers 2 will surely delight kids. Thank you, NetGalley, for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of Stinetinglers 2 by R.L. Stine.  I was thrilled to receive this copy for free in exchange for my honest review as I loved reading this author's Fear Street books growing up. I was delighted with this book because it was super creepy for a kid's book, and it definitely put me in the mood for Halloween.  I loved how many, if not all, the stories ended in a cliffhanger because it lets the readers mind wonder what happened. Four out of five stars is what I gave Stinetinglers 2 by R.L. Stine.  This is a great book for kids eight to twelve years old. Follow Us On Social Media
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