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The Last Tale of the Flower Bride: Fairy tale horror
A marriage built on stories and secrets is threatened when a trip to the bride’s childhood home begins revealing the mysteries of her past – including a friendship that ended with the other girl’s disappearance.
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The Heart of the World (Book 2): A bit slow
Book 2 and finale in the Isles of the Gods duology.
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She Started It: Mean girls and murder
Four women receive an invitation to a tropical bachelorette getaway. There’s just one problem: the hostess is Poppy Greer, an old schoolmate they bullied as teenagers.
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Godkiller (Book 1): A slower-paced quest story
Kissen, a god-killing mercenary, is saddled with a young noble girl who inexplicably has a small god tethered to her soul. Joined by a disillusioned former-knight-turned-baker, the unlikely group must travel to a ruined city where the last of the wild gods reside.
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: Interesting and emotional
A young woman makes a deal in 1700s France for freedom and immortality, with the consequence that everyone she meets will forget her as soon as she’s out of sight. In 2014 NYC, for the first time, someone remembers her – and she doesn’t know why.
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Hell Bent (Book 2): More fantasy than horror
Alex and Dawes begin a perilous hunt for a way into Hell to retrieve their friend, Darlington, who has now taken on a demonic form.
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The Isles of the Gods (Book 1): Surprisingly enjoyable
In a world where slumbering gods are awakening, a young sailor, a prince, and a scholar must survive both the ocean and their enemies if they’re going to prevent a war.
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Ordinary Monsters (Book 1): For the adults who loved Miss Peregrine’s
In 1880s Scotland, there is an Institute for children with special magical talents. An evil entity wants to eat these children, and only a select few can stand in its way.
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Lies We Sing to the Sea: A decent YA debut
Leto’s story begins with her death. After she is sacrificed to the sea god, she finds herself transformed – and saddled with a mission to kill the prince.
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The Book of Essie: Compelling and interesting
Essie, the youngest daughter in an evangelical family with a reality TV show called Six for Hicks, is pregnant. Now she must orchestrate her freedom.
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