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Book Review | So Much For Love by Sophie Lambda

04.09.2022 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of So Much For Love by Sophie Lambda through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this opportunity.

So Much For Love: How I Survived a Toxic Relationship by Sophie Lambda is a graphic novel that is part memoir and part self-help book. It details just what the title says: how Sophie Lambda got through a toxic relationship from beginning to end and also detailing some of the recovery progress. I rated it four stars on Goodreads. It is set to be published on April 12th, 2022.

Book Review | The Last Session by Jasmine Walls

03.27.2022 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I recieved a free eARC of The Last Session by Jasmine Wells through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

The Last Session by Jasmine Walls is a graphic novel about a group of friends who were members of a GSA group but then became what is essentially a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, though it’s called Dice & Deathtraps in the book. The novel is set to publish on March 31st, 2022. I rated it four stars on Goodreads.

Book Review | The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis

03.18.2022 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis is a young adult novel inspired by the stories of Edgar Allan Poe. It is the sequel to the first novel in the duology, The Initial Insult. It is set to be published on March 22nd, 2022. I rated it four stars on Goodreads.

Book Review | The Rumor Game by Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra

02.26.2022 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of The Rumor Game by Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

The Rumor Game by Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra is a young adult contemporary novel. It features the perspectives of three teenage girls who attend a prestigious private school in the United States. Each girl is dealing with life and relationship issues while also dealing with the rumour mill at their school. It is set to be published on March 1st, 2022. I rated it three stars on GoodReads.

Ashley’s December Haul and Wrap Up

12.31.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

I can’t believe we’ve come to the end of 2021. It’s been one heck of a year on a personal level and on a world level. December has been kind to me. I turned thirty and I got engaged. I spent quality time with friends and family, and I read some pretty good books. I also got some pretty good books as gifts and pre-orders.

Ashley’s November Book Haul and Wrap Up

11.30.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

November was a really interesting month for me. I read a lot of books, but I also didn’t have nearly as much time for reading as I usually do as I started a course on becoming a teacher librarian. It’s really interesting, but with that on top of teaching full time, I didn’t get as much reading as I wanted to done. However, I’m still happy with what I read. Let’s jump into it.

Book Review | You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thau

10.27.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**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.

Book Review | Never Saw You Coming by Erin Hahn

09.02.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**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.

Book Review | The Hideaway by Pam Smy

08.29.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**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.

Book Review | Cheer Up by Crystal Fraser and Val Wise

08.03.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**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.