For all the carnage that transpires in this clever time loop horror novel, nothing is as difficult as getting through as the first chapter, in which our heroine, Willa, mopes through a horrible breakup. Forced to attend a wedding at which her ex is not only present but has brought a date, Willa endures horror on a personal and a cosmic scale. Willa wakes up, mopes, calls her friend to complain, mopes, drives to the … Continue reading Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison →
Happy Tuesday! It’s brand new month and September is starting off rather strong. Lots of paranormal and fantasy on our personal TBR piles. What are you looking forward to this week? Let us know in the comments!
Anne of a Different Island by Virginia Kantra is $1.99! This is a standalone with a bit of a meta plot. The heroine, Anne, has always been inspired by Anne of Green Gables. I’m sure if this is a full on romance or if the romance is more of a subplot.
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Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison is $1.99! I really enjoy Harrison’s horror novels. I read this one and gave it a B-:
While I could have used more oomph overall, the delivery is full of enough sardonic quips and macabre comedy that I had to keep reading.
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GUESS WHAT Y’ALL! Not only are we here at the hot pink palace celebrating our 20th anniversary (and yes, you can still get a sticker!) but guess who else is? Yup, the original Twilight! It is not an exaggeration to say that this book changed the trajectory of publishing. Seriously, think of all the trends and subgenres that grew out of Twilight. Off the top of my head, Twilight influenced so many aspects of the industry, such as: YA … Continue reading Twilight is 20, and I’m Recommending Books in The New York Times →
Happy Tuesday! A petite release week for SBTB HQ. It’s mostly contemporary romances, plus a little horror to help kick off the fall season. Which releases are you excited for this week? Let us know in the comments!
Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the September 10th release week. Not a bad crop of new books. Arya mentioned that Alice Coldbreath has a new book out, slated for Monday, but as of writing this there are no links up yet. If we can, we’ll include it next week! Which books are you excited for? Let us know in the comments!
Sin and Ink by Naima Simone is 99c! This is the first book in the Sweetest Taboo series and is an erotic contemporary. This one has been recommended to me by several of my fellow romance readers because I love a good dose of angst. Reviews say this one is definitely angsty and intense, if that is or isn’t your thing.
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I’m generally a fan of Rachel Harrison’s horror novels. They tend to offer up commentary on things like toxic friendships, trauma, and complicated family dynamics in this darkly comedic, hyperbolic package. When I heard this blended the prodigal daughter of a cult with the catharsis of rebuilding after escaping a narcissistic mother, it jumped to the top of my TBR pile. Unfortunately, it loses some momentum at the halfway point. While I could have used … Continue reading Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison →
Welcome back to a new week of new releases! We’ve switched Hide Your Wallet to a weekly basis in an effort to cover more books in a more digestible format. There’s some scifi, fantasy, horror, and even non-fiction. Also, a lot of interesting covers! Which books do you want to pick up or put on hold this week? Let us know in the comments!
RECOMMENDED: Cackle by Rachel Harrison is $1.99! I really love the new cover. Carrie read this one and gave it B+:
Cackle is a feminist and creepy yet cosy read that asks us to explore the boundaries between an empowering friendship and a toxic one
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