October 3, 2026
A copy of Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley sits centered on a purple background with pink borders. The red cover shows a screaming woman with a snake, pickaxe, and desert trees around bold title text. breath in bleed out Text: Horror Review, Sue Cook, Breathe In, Bleed Out, Brian McAuley.
Published by Sue Cook at October 3, 2026
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Book Review: Breathe In, Bleed Out

I love a good first-person novel, and in this one, we follow the troubled Hannah as she navigates the loss of her fiancé. Hannah’s friend, Tess, suggests an unplugged wellness retreat in the desert, and gathers their friends together to make this retreat extra special.
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September 29, 2026
The cover of "The Paris Apartment" on a light blue and pink background. The Paris Apartment Text: The Paris Apartment, Megan Sawka, Book Review
Published by Megan Sawka at September 29, 2026
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Uncovering Blackmail, Secrets, and Murder in The Paris Apartment, A Novel Review

The Paris Apartment would be a perfect introduction to the mystery/thriller genre. Despite not reading much mystery before, I was captivated by every word. The story moves fairly slowly in the beginning, giving you a chance to understand each character and plot line as the story develops.
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August 19, 2026
Dark green background with a book cover in teal dominating the foreground to the right. TEXT: Zina Mona, Book Review, The Locked Ward
Published by Zina Mona at August 19, 2026
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The Locked Ward, a Psychological Thriller Review

Estranged from birth, Mandy had believed she was an only child until she receives a call from a lawyer urging her to visit his infamous client. In the locked ward, Georgia Cartwright utters only four words to her sister: “I didn’t do it.”
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August 16, 2026
The cover of Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer centered on a hot pink background decorated with dark red silhouettes of a baby bottle, footprints, and a pregnant figure. Text: Trad Wife, Gretchen Wallett, Book Review
Published by Gretchen Wallett at August 16, 2026
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Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer: A Review

We can be sure Trad Wife could not exist without the presence of Rosemary's Baby. The two novels share some plot points and themes, particularly the feeling of domestic dread and the loneliness that can come from being a housewife.
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August 3, 2026
The book cover of I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman sits centered against a soft coral and teal gradient background. Text: Nathalia Harris, Dystopian Fiction.
Published by Nathalia Harris at August 3, 2026
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I Who Have Never Known Men Review: An Ode to Curiosity and Hope

I often look for short, fast paced books to fill my time and provide an easy finish for my annual reading goals, and I picked up this book after hearing the recommendation on a podcast I listen to frequently. I wouldn’t say I Who Have Never Known Men is a fast-paced book, but its steady momentum kept me entertained.
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June 27, 2026
The Messy Years book laying on a wood table next to a cup of coffee. The Messy Years Text: The Messy Years, Zina Mona, Book Review
Published by Zina Mona at June 27, 2026
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The Messy Years, a Contemporary Fiction Review

The Messy Years by Alexandra Slater is about three best friends — Maeve, Lizzie, and Hadley — navigating their thirties, the “messy” years of adulthood. A friendship formed in college, the trio each live different lives, but remain close, sharing every secret and struggle with one another.
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March 12, 2026
Black and red book cover reading "The Night Library of Sternendach" by Jessica Levai - TEXT of image: Book Review, Sue Cook
Published by Sue Cook at March 12, 2026
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The Night Library at Sternendach — A Vampire Opera Novel Review

The Night Library of Sternendach reads as a mixture of Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera — revolving around the library at Castle Sternendach, the Graf’s home. The dance of words played in my mind’s eye with each new verse. All I needed was Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the music. I’ve already cast the show for him, if he’ll but ask.
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February 24, 2026
Bold green background with book cover image in shades of green and black with a blood-dripping bullet hole and money scattered. TEXT: Death of a Billionaire, a Satirical Sci-Fi Murder Mystery Review - Zina Mona
Published by Zina Mona at February 24, 2026
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Death of a Billionaire, a Satirical Sci-Fi Murder Mystery Review

Despite the predictability of the characters typical of murder mysteries, the plot was fresh and unexpected, engaging me through all the twists and setbacks. There was never a moment where I was actually able to predict the ending.
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February 10, 2026
White background with scattered baking supplies around the edges of the image. A book in red and other vibrant colors rest in the lower left hand corner: The Whisking Hour. TEXT: Rita Mock-Pike, Cozy Mystery Review
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at February 10, 2026
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The Whisking Hour — An Advanced Review of Murder, Baked Goods, and Theatre

Now, when I say delectable, I mean it. Practically every page of “The Whisking Hour” drips with baked-in goodness in a vibrant, descriptive tone. For, you see, the narrator is Juliet Capshaw, the owner and head baker at Torte, a cafe and bakery in the small town of Ashland, Oregon.
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