Lost in the Summer of '69 by Eliza KnightMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Review: Blood Bound
Blood Bound by Ellis HunterMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
I was so excited when this showed up in the mail that I dove in immediately… but by page 23, I found myself checking other early reviews. Those 3-star takes? Yeah, I’m right there with them—and I didn’t even finish.
The writing kept pulling me out of the story. It leaned heavily on telling instead of showing, and the style just never clicked for me. The flow felt stiff and uneven, and even when I skipped ahead a few chapters, the tone didn’t improve. Honestly, the whole thing read more like an unpolished self-pub draft than a traditionally published novel.
I also struggled to connect with the characters. Skylar’s chapters felt overloaded, while Astrid was the one bright spot for me. This book has the bones of something really good, and since it doesn’t release until April 2026, I’m genuinely hoping it gets another strong round of edits to smooth out the writing and bring everything to life.
Unfortunately, as it stands, I just couldn’t keep going.
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Review: A Botanist's Guide to Rituals and Revenge
A Botanist's Guide to Rituals and Revenge by Kate KhavariMy rating: 0 of 5 stars
A cozy mystery with a charming setting and a clever protagonist. Saffron’s return to her childhood home brought intrigue, family drama, and secrets to uncover. It's worth it if you are looking for a fun read with clever puzzles and small-town mysteries. But if you are looking for something that you can reread over and over this is not the one for you. If there happens to be anymore books to this series I don't think I will be completing them.
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