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Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
5.0
Thank you to the publisher @berkleypub and @netgalley for my e-ARC in exchange for my hoe at review. And a big thank you to @letstalkaboutbookspromo for putting together the buddy read!
Rachel Harrison does it again! She has become an auto-read author for me. I read and loved Such Sharp Teeth last year and I knew she wouldn’t disappoint me this year.
When I was reading the opening chapters in the back of my head I was chanting, “please be a Satanist cult” and I almost screamed with delight at the first “Hail Satan”.
I loved our main character, Vesper. She has such an attitude and sass that works and isn’t annoying or overwhelming to read. I think Vesper is a true morally grey character considering her upbringing and how she interacts with the world.
I truly could not stop thinking about this book. And now I’m looking up more cult books to read into spooky season.
There were some plot twists that I did not see coming but after they were revealed they felt so natural. Like yes, of course! I should have guessed that.
All around Black Sheep was truly enjoyable and is the perfect cult read for spooky season!
Rachel Harrison does it again! She has become an auto-read author for me. I read and loved Such Sharp Teeth last year and I knew she wouldn’t disappoint me this year.
When I was reading the opening chapters in the back of my head I was chanting, “please be a Satanist cult” and I almost screamed with delight at the first “Hail Satan”.
I loved our main character, Vesper. She has such an attitude and sass that works and isn’t annoying or overwhelming to read. I think Vesper is a true morally grey character considering her upbringing and how she interacts with the world.
I truly could not stop thinking about this book. And now I’m looking up more cult books to read into spooky season.
There were some plot twists that I did not see coming but after they were revealed they felt so natural. Like yes, of course! I should have guessed that.
All around Black Sheep was truly enjoyable and is the perfect cult read for spooky season!
Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
3.5
Thank you to the publisher @berkleypub and @netgalley for my e-ARC in exchange for my honest review and a big thank you to @letstalkaboutbookspromo for hosting the buddy read!
Witch of Wild things is a fun magical realism novel about three sisters who each have magic because their ancestors angered the old gods and punished their family forever.
It’s a story about sisters, family, and relationships. Being the oldest of 4 sisters myself I found myself relating to Sky, Teal, and Sage throughout the entire story.
There is a nice romance subplot with some mild spice. When the spice started to turn a bit spicier it felt…out of place. And believe me I love spicy books but it just felt like it didn’t belong here.
I also found Teal to be a bit much at times and it took away from my enjoyment of the story.
I did really love Sage and her entire character arc and progression throughout the story.
I would love to see books for Sky and Teal and learn more about them as well but I think this is a stand-alone.
This book is super fun and I recommend to those who love nature magic, sisterhood stories, and a romance subplot.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Witch of Wild things is a fun magical realism novel about three sisters who each have magic because their ancestors angered the old gods and punished their family forever.
It’s a story about sisters, family, and relationships. Being the oldest of 4 sisters myself I found myself relating to Sky, Teal, and Sage throughout the entire story.
There is a nice romance subplot with some mild spice. When the spice started to turn a bit spicier it felt…out of place. And believe me I love spicy books but it just felt like it didn’t belong here.
I also found Teal to be a bit much at times and it took away from my enjoyment of the story.
I did really love Sage and her entire character arc and progression throughout the story.
I would love to see books for Sky and Teal and learn more about them as well but I think this is a stand-alone.
This book is super fun and I recommend to those who love nature magic, sisterhood stories, and a romance subplot.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
You Are Only Just Beginning: Lessons for the Journey Ahead by Morgan Harper Nichols
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
A perfect book to end the year with and to begin the new year with.