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Strange Pictures by Uketsu
Book review A series of drawings made by a young woman before her death. A child’s disturbing picture of his home. A desperate sketch made by a murder victim in his final moments. Each contains a chilling warning. Each reveals a terrible secret, hidden in plain sight. Uketsu’s eerie mysteries have captivated millions of readers. Continue reading
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Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare
Book review Quinn Maybrook and her father have moved to tiny, boring Kettle Springs, to find a fresh start. But what they don’t know is that ever since the Baypen Corn Syrup Factory shut down, Kettle Springs has cracked in half. On one side are the adults, who are desperate to make Kettle Springs great Continue reading
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Reading Wrap-up: January 2025
The first month of 2025 is behind us, and my reading year started with a bang! One of my major goals for 2025 is to read down my physical TBR and January was a big success. I read nine books, eight of which I own physical copies of. I also had a few exciting pre-orders Continue reading
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The State of the TBR: January 2025
Have I been complaining about the size of my TBR (to be read) for years? Yes. Have I done much about reducing the number of books I have on my TBR? No. 2025 is bringing some changes to the I Should Read That household, including (hopefully) a house move! As any reader knows, moving books Continue reading
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The Black Swan Mystery by Tetsuya Ayukawa
Book review Early one morning, the owner of a local mill is found lying next to the railway tracks just outside of Kuki Station. Suspicion initially falls on the workers’ union, with whom the man had been embroiled in a labour dispute, then on a new religious sect that has been gaining followers recently. Chief Continue reading
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Blog Tour: Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore
Welcome to my stop on the Winterkeep blog tour! The latest installment in the Realm of the Graceling series comes out today – eight years after the publication of Bitterblue — and our favourite gang of royals and rebels finds themselves in trouble in a fantastical land across the sea. Continue reading
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Book Review: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Everyone was talking about Raybearer in the lead-up to its release, and as with most hyped YA fantasy books I was a little cautious going in. I’m a reader that can really be let down by hype, however I’m here to say that Raybearer is absolutely worth your time and is one of the best… Continue reading
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Book Review: Unconquerable Sun by Kate Elliott
I’ll be honest, “gender-swapped Alexander the Great retelling set in space” was all I needed to know about Unconquerable Sun when it originally crossed my path — it immediately got added to the “most anticipated books of the year” list. Having only read, but absolutely adored, one book by Kate Elliott before, I knew she’d… Continue reading
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Book Review: Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee
Having read Lee’s Ninefox Gambit, I knew that I should expect a few things from Phoenix Extravagant: an incredibly immersive and original world, great characters, and a compelling read. While I enjoyed Ninefox Gambit, his latest novel absolutely blows it out of the water for me. Continue reading
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Quarantine Reads: The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water, The Bone Witch, and Borne
I’ve been doing a lot of reading, but not a lot of blogging, while in lockdown. In an effort to catch up on my outstanding reviews, I’m introducing Quarantine Reads! Check out mini reviews of three books I read during lockdown that I never got to share my thoughts on. Continue reading
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