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March 28, 2020 the reading chemist

Book Review: A Child Lost by Michelle Cox (ARC)

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Book Blitz: Keep Forever by Alexa Kingaard

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Book Blitz: By Blood and Magic by Jamie A. Waters

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Book Review: Gotham High by Melissa de la Cruz (ARC)

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Book Blitz: Reaper Unexpected by Debbie Cassidy

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Book Blitz: After All by Heidi McLaughlin

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Happy International Mermaid Day! 🧜🏾‍♀️⁣ ⁣ Today I’ve partnered with @TorTeen to tell you about the upcoming debut release of 𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 by @bcmorrow (thank you @TorTeen for my gifted copy!), which releases June 2nd! ⁣ ⁣ This story features black sirens/mermaids living in an alternative Portland. 🧜🏾‍♀️🧜🏾⁣ ⁣ Clearly, I am here for this #blackgirlmagic! 💁🏽‍♀️⁣ ⁣ Pre-order your copy of A Song Below by June 1st to receive a stunning enamel pin (swipe to see) while supplies last! The pre-order info is in my bio. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #SirenSunday #ASongBelowWater #InternationalMermaidDay⁣ ⁣

Today I am on tour with @suzyapprovedbooktours to tell you about A Child Lost by @michellecoxwrites.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Calling all historical fiction and mystery fans! A Child Lost is the fifth installment of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series but don’t let that deter you because it can be enjoyed as a standalone!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Henrietta is going through severe depression as she copes with a recent miscarriage. Clive (Inspector Howard) is at his wit’s end trying to help. He ultimately decides that the best thing for Henrietta is to feel needed by immersing herself in a new case. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Rather than once case, Henrietta and Clive quickly find themselves embroiled in two very different cases which ends up leading to a combination involving: a psychic, an asylum, and a lost child. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ There were lots of twists and turns in the investigations, which kept me wanting to know more. I loved both Henrietta and Elsie as they refused to be anything but willful and strong during a time (1930s Chicago) that wasn’t always kind to women. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Additionally, the author does a fantastic job of tackling a myriad of social issues such as depression, miscarriage, and domestic abuse in a way that is both respectful yet insightful. There were definitely parts that were challenging to read, so I just want to warn anyone of possible triggers. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Rating: 4/5 ⭐️’s⁣ (Coming April 28th!)⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ My coworkers and I held a virtual happy hour yesterday, and it was so fun to see everyone and just catch up during this crazy time. ♥️⁣⁣

Happy Thursday everyone! ⁣ ⁣ Is anyone else having a hard time focusing on every. single. thing. 🙄⁣ ⁣ Thank you to @dccomics & @mbc_books #partner for my gifted copy of Gotham High by @authormelissadelacruz. ⁣ ⁣ This was a much needed distraction when my current concentration level is at a max of ten seconds. ⁣ ⁣ Following his expulsion at a prestigious all-boy prep school, 17 year old Bruce Wayne finds himself at Gotham High. Along the way, he finds himself friending some old favorites like Harvey Dent and Ivy, but some new faces make their way onto the scene. ⁣ ⁣ Following the kidnapping of Harvey Dent, Bruce realizes that something sinister is going down at Gotham High, and he needs to get to the bottom of it. ⁣ ⁣ This graphic novel retelling of Batman was so refreshing. I love that there’s so many diverse characters including Bruce Wayne who is half Chinese and his uncle Alfred who is gay. The plot was fast paced and entertaining. The plot twist wasn’t too surprising but it was a lot of fun. ⁣ ⁣ I can’t wait to see what the Gotham High Kids are up to next!⁣ ⁣ Rating: 4/5 ⭐️’s (coming April 7th!) ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 📖 How’s your reading going this month? 📖⁣ ⁣ Mine started off great, but now I’m struggling to focus on everything 😭

🤗GIVEAWAY!🤗⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ During these difficult times, we are sending you all virtual hugs and want to brighten your day with this awesome giveaway!⁣ ⁣ It’s more important now than ever to support small businesses and one of our absolute favorite shops is @novelnuzzler ♥️⁣ ⁣ @yaaas_or_nahs_books and I have teamed up to give TWO LUCKY WINNERS their choice of one gorgeous book sleeve from @novelnuzzler .. we will choose a winner from each page so feel free to enter on both. ⁣ ⁣⁣ To enter, you must do all of the following:⁣⁣ 🤗Follow me and @yaaas_or_nahs_books (please don’t follow to unfollow)⁣⁣ 🤗Like and save this post⁣⁣ 🤗Tag one friend (you can do this as many times as you want as long as it’s a different friend each time)⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🤗FOR TEN EXTRA ENTRIES, share this post in your story for 24 hours and tag both of us!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Giveaway ends Sunday 3/29 at 9PM est. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Disclaimer:⁣⁣ This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. US only. 18 or older to enter. You must be willing to share your address if you win. ⁣

Happy Tuesday everyone!⁣ ⁣ So, we’re gonna pause my normal posting to check in and talk about mental health. ⁣ ⁣ If you’re looking for some amazing tips, I urge you to check out the new podcast series SuperCharged Life featuring @drjudyho & @stage29podcasts! She’s giving scientific wellness tips that we could all benefit from! ⁣ ⁣ In her first episode, she interviews her sister who is one of the top three female poker players in the world! Together they discuss the importance of embracing mental health and therapy and how they both use psychology in their everyday lives. ⁣ ⁣ At the end of each episode, there’s a supercharged tip, and I really enjoyed the one from today! Be sure to listen in, so you can practice these as well (swipe up link is in my stories!) ♥️ ⁣ ⁣ How is your mental health? Are you doing any special to deal with everything going on?⁣ ⁣ I know I am more on edge than normal, and little things keep frustrating me, but I’m choosing to find joy in the small things: books, wine, favorite foods, chats with the hubs, checking in on friends, etc. ⁣ ⁣

Happy Monday everyone!⁣ ⁣ I hope everyone has some extra strong coffee to make it through today. ⁣ ⁣ Since most of us are home bound, now is the perfect time to add to our ever growing #tbr. So, I want to tell you about the upcoming release of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧.⁣ ⁣ (Thank you #partner @bibliofinder @orbitbooks_us for my gifted copy!)⁣ ⁣ If you love historical fiction mixed in with some magical realism, you’ll definitely want to order your copy on April 7th (synopsis in the comments). ⁣ ⁣ I’ll be starting this one soon, and I am so excited to read this book! Y’all know I love anything remotely witchy related. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 (𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨/𝙏𝙑/𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨)?⁣ ⁣ My favorite witches are the Halliwell sisters from the original Charmed series! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #theageofwitches #louisamorgan #bibliofinder #bibliolifestyle #orbitbooks #witches #historicalfiction

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