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This Cruel Design by Emily Suvada

by Jamey 1 Comment
This Cruel Design by Emily Suvada

I promised a follow-up review to This Mortal Coil for the sequel, This Cruel Design by Emily Suvada. I also promised to follow up on the technological themes posed by this series, and how in the very near future, we could easily see this work of fiction merge more into an account of fictional events based on non-fiction technology. Personally, I think this series to be slightly ahead of its time [in a good way], as to show readers what kind of scenarios could play out in our future. For readers who are not tech-savvy, this would probably be a 3-star read. For me, knowing about the underlying technology and just how realistic this book is, boosts that up to a 5-star read. Emily Suvada knocked it out of the park with this one, which was equally as good (if not better) than This Mortal Coil.

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Resurrection Girls by Ava Morgyn

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Resurrection Girls by Ava Morgyn

Every year, I try to get out of my comfort zone and read something a little spooky for Halloween. So, when I saw Resurrection Girls floating around my bookstagram feed I thought I’d give it a try. I’ll admit I didn’t know anything about it, but the cover has a skeletal hand, which to me screams “spooky season”. Guys, I was wrong. This book does have its moments that left me feeling uneasy, but overall it is just a depressing and confusing story.

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Soulwalkers by Cassidy Thomas

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Soulwalkers by Cassidy Thomas

I really wanted to like this book, you guys! The cover is gorgeous and the synopsis promised everything I love from an urban fantasy/paranormal book. But, upon reading the story I was completely let down, which is a shame because there was so much potential. The whole idea that someone could walk another person’s soul and see their past, present, and future, with the touch of their hand is so intriguing. Add in the fact that Kia physically experiences what happens on those walks, and that there is a time limit on her life, really adds to the story and kept things exciting enough for me to continue reading when all I really wanted to do was the dreaded DNF due to the writing style, lack of setting, and unlikeable characters.

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Songs from the Deep by Kelly Powell

by Shannon 2 Comments
Songs from the Deep by Kelly Powell

Book friends, I have been in such a mystery mood lately. I don’t know if it’s just me taking in the spooky season, or if it’s a new trend happening in YA. Books tend to come in waves, and Songs from the Deep was very reminiscent of The Wicked Deep and House of Salt and Sorrows — which if you follow me over on Bookstagram you may know what that means — yep, I really enjoyed this one!

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This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada

by Jamey 1 Comment
This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada

There are not many books that really “get” me. I tend to get bored easily by fiction of any type, especially if it is not very realistic. Also, the virus trope got old in the early 2000s. That being said, this book really resonated with me in a strong way, and I officially got “got.”

This Mortal Coil is a book about DNA, the brain, hacking DNA, hacking the brain, and everything in between. Being a Certified Ethical Hacker and Information Security professional, this was right down my alley. It helped that the viruses in this book were both physical and virtual, which allowed me to ignore the played-out trope and focus on how realistic the scenarios in the book actually were, and could possibly foreshadow a very real potential future.

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Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

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Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

Oh my gosh you guys! Shea Ernshaw has done it again!! Winterwood is a deliciously magical book that I am head over heels in love with. There was so much magic, suspense, and mystery woven together by the absolutely gorgeous writing. I will admit that it was a slow start, and for a while it felt like I was being hit over the head time and time again with the fact that Nora is a witch and nobody likes her for it. But, during those first few chapters we learn through entries in the family’s spell book all about the generations of Walker women, born with magical gifts and destined to be alone. There are also spells included that correlate to each of the Walker women that are just that little something extra that I adored. I may have to let my inner witch shine through and try out some of these spells for myself!

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