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Book Review | Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester is a horror/mystery-thriller novel that takes places over two timelines.  You get the perspective of a mother and her daughter as they deal with some pretty gruesome events.  It is set to be published on January 18th, 2022.  I rated it five stars on GoodReads.

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Book Review | Graceling (Graphic Novel) by Kristen Cashore and Gareth Hinds

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**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Graceling (Graphic Novel) by Kristin Cashore and Gareth Hinds through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this opportunity.

Graceling (Graphic Novel) by Kristin Cashore and adapted/illustrated by Gareth Hinds is a graphic novel adaptation of the young adult fantasy novel Graceling.  It tells the story of Lady Katsa who is supposedly graced with killing.  Katsa gets caught up into a greater conspiracy and has to go on a daring rescue.  The graphic novel adaptation is set to be published on November 16th.  I rated it four stars on Goodreads.

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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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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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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: The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe by Stacy King

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

The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe by Stacy King from Manga Classics is a graphic novel adaptation of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most noteworthy stories/poems.  It was published on October 17th, 2017.  I rated it 4 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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