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Book Review | In Every Generation by Kendare Blake

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of In Every Generation by Kendare Blake through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

In Every Generation by Kendare Blake is a young adult fantasy novel set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a several years later sequel featuring the next generation of the Scooby gang.  It features multiple points of view, including the newest slayer and some friends she makes along the way.  It published on January 4th, 2022.  I rated it four stars on Goodreads.

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Ashley’s December Haul and Wrap Up

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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.

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Book Review | Marvel Meow by Nao Fuji

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Marvel Meow by Nao Fuji through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this opportunity.

Marvel Meow by Nao Fuji is a graphic novel following the misadventures of Chewie, Captain Marvel’s cat, as she encounters various famous Marvel characters.  The graphic novel was published on October 12th, 2021.  I rated it 4 stars.

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Ashley’s October Haul and Wrap Up

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October wasn’t my best reading month.  I enjoyed a lot of what I read, but I wanted to read more spooky books.  It just didn’t seem to work out for me too well.  I also got a good collection of really exciting books in this month.  I’ve already read a few and I’m really excited about them.

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Ashley’s September Haul and Wrap Up

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September wasn’t my best reading month because I headed back to work and that was an adjustment scheduling wise.  I’ve been feeling a little bit slumpy as well and it’s been making me procrastinate on reading instead of really diving into books.  Whenever I force myself to read, I do find that I really enjoy it though so that’s really good.  Let’s dive into everything I hauled and read below.

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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 | Manga Classics Romeo and Juliet by Stacy King

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

Manga Classics Romeo and Juliet by Stacy King is a graphic novel adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic play Romeo and Juliet.  It tells the story of two young star crossed lovers from feuding families.  It was published on May 25th, 2018.  I rated it five stars on GoodReads.

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Book Review | Manga Classics The Count of Monte Cristo by Stacy King

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

Manga Classics: The Count of Monte Cristo by Stacy King is a graphic novel adaptation of the classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo.  It tells the story of a young man who is badly wronged by people who want what he has and consequently he swears his revenge.  It was published on April 1st, 2017.  I rated it 4 stars on GoodReads.

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