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Book Review | You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thau

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thau through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thau is a YA magical realism novel.  It’s about a girl named Julie who recently lost her boyfriend Sam in an accident.  One day in a need to hear his voice, she calls his phone hoping for the answering machine.  However, instead, Sam answers the phone.  It is set to be published on November 2nd, 2021.  I rated it 5 stars on Goodreads.

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Book Review | Stars, Hide Your Fire by Kel McDonald and Jose Pimienta

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Stars, Hide Your Fire by Kel McDonald and Jose Pimienta through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this opportunity.

Stars, Hide Your Fire by Kel McDonald and Jose Pimienta is a young adult fantasy graphic novel.  It’s about two friends who explore an abandoned building and encounter something a little bit supernatural.  It is set to be published on October 5th, 2021. I rated it 4 stars on Goodreads.

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Book Review | Manga Classics: Macbeth by Stacy King

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**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of Manga Classics: Macbeth by Stacy King through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

Manga Classics: Macbeth by Stacy King is a graphic novel adaptation of the classic play Macbeth by William Shakespeare.  It tells the story of the infamous Macbeth who is prophesied to become king and ends up taking things way too far.  It was published on September 1st, 2018.  I rated it 5 stars on Goodreads.

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Book Review | Never Saw You Coming by Erin Hahn

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Never Saw You Coming by Erin Hahn through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

Never Saw You Coming by Erin Hahn is an upper YA contemporary novel about a girl named Meg and a boy named Micah.  They both have complicated relationships with the church and with faith.  However, they come together in a wonderful way.  The story is set to be published on September 7th, 2021.  I rated it 5 stars on Goodreads.

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Book Review | The Hideaway by Pam Smy

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of The Hideaway by Pam Smy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

The Hideaway by Pam Smy is an illustrated contemporary fantasy novel.  It’s mostly based in reality with some supernatural elements.  The story is about a young boy who runs away from home because his mother is in an abusive relationship and he can’t handle it anymore.  I rated it 5 stars on Goodreads.  It is set to publish on September 2nd, 2021.

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Book Review | Astra by Cedar Bowers

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Astra by Cedar Bowers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

Astra by Cedar Bowers is an adult debut contemporary/literary fiction novel.  It tells the story of a woman named Astra but not through her perspective but from the perspective of the people around her who play a significant role in her life.  I rated it five stars on Goodreads.  It was published on June 1st, 2021.

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Book Review | Star Beasts by Stephanie Young

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**Disclaimer: I received a free advanced reader’s copy of Star Beasts by Stephanie Young through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

Star Beasts by Stephanie Young is a children’s/middle grade science fiction graphic novel.  It features a cast of animal characters whose task is to protect the Earth from dangerous interstellar threats.  It is set to be published on August 17th, 2021.  I rated it 4 stars on Goodreads.

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Book Review | Cheer Up by Crystal Fraser and Val Wise

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Cheer Up by Crystal Fraser and Val Wise through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to them and to the publisher for this opportunity.

Cheer Up by Crystal Fraser and Val Wise is a YA contemporary graphic novel.  It’s about Bebe and Annie who are former friends but reconnect when Annie joins the cheerleading squad.  It deals with some serious issues, but also features a very sweet romance.  It is set to be published on August 10th, 2021.  I rated it 5 stars on Goodreads.

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Book Review | The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould is a young adult novel.  I would classify it as a horror book or perhaps a paranormal mystery.  The book is about two young girls, Logan and Ashley, who become caught up in a mystery as teenagers in the town of Snakebite are disappearing and the two decide to team up to solve the mystery.  I rated it five stars on Goodreads.  It is set to be published on August 3rd, 2021.

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Book Review | Van Helsing vs Dracula’s Daughter by Raven Gregory

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Van Helsing vs Dracula’s Daughter by Raven Gregory through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

Van Helsing vs Dracula’s Daughter by Raven Gregory is a fantasy graphic novel about the daughter of Van Helsing, who works as a monster hunter.  She becomes the target of the daughter of her father’s nemesis and things escalate quite quickly.  I rated it three stars on Goodreads.  It was published on July 13th, 2021.

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