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

08.27.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**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.

Book Review | Astra by Cedar Bowers

08.18.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**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.

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.

Ashley’s July Haul and Wrap Up

08.01.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

In July I read 23 books. I felt a little bit slumpy this month, but it’s still a pretty good amount of books read. I read some pretty good books too so I can’t complain. You’ll find everything I read and hauled this month below the cut.

Book Review | The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould

07.28.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**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.

Book Review | My Contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

07.20.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of My Contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

My Contrary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows is the first in their new series about famous Mary’s. This particular book is more of a direct sequel to My Lady Jane, about Lady Jane Grey. This particular book focusses on Mary, Queen of Scots, prior to her marriage to Francis and the events that lead up to it and that follow it. I rated it four stars on Goodreads. It was published on June 22nd, 2021.

Book Review | Icarus by Gregory A. Wilson

07.12.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Icarus by Gregory A. Wilson through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

Icarus by Gregory A. Wilson is a sci-fi fantasy graphic novel. It’s about a different kind of society, and a young man who literally falls from the sky and into a greater conspiracy. The book was published on November 10th, 2020. I rated it three stars on Goodreads.

Book Review | One Lines by Ray Fawkes

07.12.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of One Line by Ray Fawkes in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.

One Line by Ray Fawkes is a graphic novel that follows 18 families through to the end of their line. It is set to be published on July 20th, 2021. I rated it 3 stars on Goodreads.

Book Review | Resistance: A Graphic Novel by Val McDermid

07.03.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Resistance: A Graphic Novel by Val McDermid through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this opportunity.

Resistance: A Graphic Novel by Val McDermid is a science fiction/horror graphic novel about the possibility of a bacterial pandemic where the bacteria is resistant to antibiotics. The graphic novel published on May 20th, 2021. I rated it four stars on Goodreads.

Book Review | Athena: The Story of a Goddess by Imogen and Isabel Greenberg

07.02.2021 by Ashley // Leave a Comment

**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of Athena: The Story of a Goddess by Imogen and Isabel Greenberg through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

Athena: The Story of a Goddess by Imogen and Isabel Greenberg is a graphic novel version of a few of the highlights of the ancient Greek goddess Athena’s life story. It’s presented in an easily accessible way for younger readers. It was published on June 22nd, 2021. I rated it four stars on Goodreads.