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My Top 3 Holly Bourne Books
Last week I shared my review on Holly Bourne’s new upcoming YA Thriller, And Then We Screamed. I have been such a huge Holly Bourne fan since her debut released back in 2013. So after loving another Holly Bourne book, I decided now would be a good chance to share with you my top 5. And Then We Screamed: YA Thriller / Mystery – Honestly after finishing this one if flew straight into the top spot. This book is so important and impactful that it couldn’t be anywhere but at the top spot. It’s hard to say why without spoiling it. Just trust me and go preorder this book! Soulmates:…
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Early Review: Immortal Rose (Immortal Rose #1)
Immortal Rose, Book 1 in the Immortal Rose Duology by Alexandra Bracken Published By: Tempest Publication Date: August 18, 2026 Date Read: August 12, 2026 Genre: Adult – Romance / Romantasy Source: eARC from Tempest and Netgalley Format: E-Book Pages: 496 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph From Alexandra Bracken, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore, comes a stunningly original adult fantasy. Set in a sumptuous world ruled by magical perfume, this achingly romantic, slow-burn love story will shatter your heart and leave you breathless. Members of the ancient House Rosebourne have a strange gift born of a fairy ancestor: the ability to infuse fragrance with…
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Early Review: And Then We Screamed
And Then We Screamed by Holly Bourne Published By: Usborne Publishing Publication Date: September 10, 2026 Date Read: August 5, 2026 Genre: YA – Contemporary / Thriller Source: eARC from Usborne and Netgalley Format: E-Book Pages: 384 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph The mind-blowing new novel full of mystery, conspiracy and dark secrets from bestselling Holly Bourne, for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and e. lockhart Everything was perfect in the small town of Maple Lakes…until the cheerleaders started screaming. Clover wishes something would happen in her boring high school – so she can spend more time with her crush Brody, covering it for the school newspaper. But she…
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Review: Boundless (Unearthly #3)
Boundless, Book 3 in the Unearthly Series by Cynthia Hand Published By: Harper Collins Publication Date: January 22, 2013 Date Read: July 30, 2026 Genre: YA – Paranormal Romance Source: Bought Format: Paperback Pages: 448 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph The past few years held more surprises than part-angel Clara Gardner ever could have anticipated. Yet through the dizzying high of first love to the agonizing low of losing someone close to her, the one thing she could no longer deny was that she was never meant to have a normal life. Since discovering the special role she plays among the other angel-bloods, Clara has been determined to…
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Early Review: Victorious (Villains #3)
Victorious, Book 3 in the Villains Series by VE Schwab Published By: Titan Books Publication Date: October 6, 2026 Date Read: July 27, 2026 Genre: Adult – Sci-fi / Fantasy Source: ARC from Titan Books Format: Paperback Pages: 544 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph The ExtraOrdinary of Merit City, a secret group of individuals gifted with a power connected to their manner of near-death experience, have been keeping a low profile, avoiding the ever-watchful eye of EON in the wake of the showdown with Marcella, Eli, and Serena. But when EON – and its relationship to the ExtraOrdinaries – begins to change under the leadership of a new…
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My Month in Books: July 2026
Can you believe it’s already August? I am so looking forward to the nights drawing in and all the autumnal vibes. It’s my favourite time of year coming, and I honestly cannot wait. I had a pretty great reading month in July, so here’s all my goings on in books. Book Haul Physical Books E-Books / eARCs / Audiobooks Books Read in July 2026 Blood Over Bright Haven by ML Wang – 5 Stars Heartstopper Vol 6 by Alice Oseman – 3.5 Stars For Whom The Belle Tolls (Helles Belles #1) by Jaysea Lynn – 4 Stars Summerween (Halloween Town #1) by Joss Wood – 3.5 Stars Victorious (Villains #3)…
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ARC August: Hopefuls
August is getting closer and closer, which means it’s time to share with you my hopefuls for my ARC reading month. When selecting which books to read, I have gone for a mix of some books I got as ARCs but didn’t manage to get to them before they released, and some which are not released yet. I’ve also tried to get as many YALC attending authors as I can in there. ARCs That Are Already Out ARCs That Are Not Yet Released Are you an ARC Reader? What ARCs are you most excited to read?
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Finishing Another Buddy Read
What are you all hoping to read this week? I’m going to be finishing up my second series buddy read with my bestie Han. We have always loved doing buddy reads, but this year we decided to do full series buddy reads, starting with Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige in January, and this week we are going into the final book of our second full series. I’m super excited to be diving into Boundless, the third book in the Unearthly series by Cynthia Hand. This series has given me such nostalgic 2010s vibes while we have been reading. I have loved it so much. I thought I’d take this…
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Review: Summerween (Halloween Town #1)
Summerween, Book 1 in the Halloween Town Series by Joss Wood Published By: One More Chapter Publication Date: July 16, 2026 Date Read: July 24, 2026 Genre: Adult – Romance Source: Bought Format: Paperback Pages: 349 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph Halloween just got hotter…Professional dancer Wren Callahan’s plan for the summer is sip margaritas by the lake, bask in anonymity, and dodge any drama from her ex. Instead, her meddling godmother Luna –Halloween Town’s mayor and resident white witch – ropes her into choreographing a teen performance at the first Summerween festival. Her most challenging student? Dane – a burned-out former trauma surgeon hiding out for the…
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Early Review: Kiss Slay Replay
Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison Published By: Titan Books Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Date Read: July 17, 2026 Genre: Adult – Horror / Sci-fi Source: ARC from Titan Books Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph Every wedding guest’s worst nightmare is on repeat in this wild and twisty new horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of So Thirsty and Play Nice. It’s the picture-perfect wedding The venue is dreamy, the weather is beautiful, love is in the air—and Willa Sullivan is having a bad time. She’s excited to celebrate her best friends finally having the big wedding they’ve always wanted, but this is the first…