Hello, fellow bookworms! Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda, and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Join the conversation and share your thoughts. Let's get Smitten for Fiction! I haven't done a wrap-up since January, and I've fallen a little behind on my reviews. I … Continue reading Reading Wrap-Up May & June 2025
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Exciting New Book Releases for Summer 2025
Hello, fellow bookworms! Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda, and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Join the conversation and share your thoughts. Let's get Smitten for Fiction! Let's talk about some new book releases I'm excited for! I loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn … Continue reading Exciting New Book Releases for Summer 2025
Devils Kill Devils by Johnny Compton
"Devils Kill Devils is perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Certain Dark Things and Southern gothic horror. Johnny Compton brings his trademark terror and dread that readers fell in love with in The Spite House to a new roster of monsters—angels, devils, vampires—and a heart-pounding race to save the world."After enjoying The Spite House by … Continue reading Devils Kill Devils by Johnny Compton
Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa
Amanda Jayatissa's previous book, You're Invited, was just okay for me. But I wanted to give her another chance and requested an e-arc of Island Witch on Netgalley. I think Jayatissa should write more horror because this book is incredible. Expected publication is February 20, 2024, and is available for pre-order."Set in 19th century Sri … Continue reading Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa
Firestarter by Stephen King #Spoilers
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I typically share spoiler-free book reviews but this post will be a spoiler talk about Firestarter. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.Firestarter was first published in 1980. I read the mass-market paperback which was published in 1981, and I've owned it for...about 25 years. … Continue reading Firestarter by Stephen King #Spoilers
The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Not every book is my cup of tea - and that's ok. Even if I didn't like it, I attempt to find readers that would. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction. I … Continue reading The Dead Zone by Stephen King
🐇Bunny by Mona Awad 🧌 🌷 👻
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.After loving All's Well, I finally jumped on the bandwagon and read a library copy of Bunny in May. After finishing both of these books I immediately … Continue reading 🐇Bunny by Mona Awad 🧌 🌷 👻
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab ★★★★★
Hey book lovers! Amanda here with a book review for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab. I doubt it's necessary for little ol' me to talk about this book because I'm pretty sure every reader in the world has heard about it.in-vis-i-ble (adjective): incapable of being seenlife (noun): the sequence of … Continue reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab ★★★★★
Book Review – Platform Seven
Hello all you cool cats and kittens.🐯 I'm here with a book review for Platform Seven by Louise Doughty which I read for the Literally Dead Book Club. I listened to the audiobook on Scribd, and although the book was just mediocre for me the narrator is fantastic. About The Book 📚 Publication Date: August … Continue reading Book Review – Platform Seven
Book Review – The Sun Down Motel ★★★★★
After loving The Broken Girls by Simone St. James I was extremely excited to be one of the first in the library queue to borrow The Sun Down Motel. A run-down motel in a small town, a young lady escaping the big city questioning her future, murders, missing girls, and ghosts? Yes, sign me up … Continue reading Book Review – The Sun Down Motel ★★★★★
