This was one of my most anticipated reads of the fall, and it delivered! While at time a little campy, the plot was enjoyable and I admit I didn’t see the twist coming. Nolan Rhodes is now tied for my favorite BW MMC with Fionn Kane. Can’t wait for the other books in the series. #booksky
October 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the fall, and it delivered! While at time a little campy, the plot was enjoyable and I admit I didn’t see the twist coming. Nolan Rhodes is now tied for my favorite BW MMC with Fionn Kane. Can’t wait for the other books in the series. #booksky
Okay, but a second sequel is almost always trash. Except this one. The Frendo plot line is brought to its conclusion (or is it?), and in perhaps a first, a positive representation of Juggalos, intended to address the clown in the pop culture room. Would love to see this on the big screen #booksky
October 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Okay, but a second sequel is almost always trash. Except this one. The Frendo plot line is brought to its conclusion (or is it?), and in perhaps a first, a positive representation of Juggalos, intended to address the clown in the pop culture room. Would love to see this on the big screen #booksky
Rarely is a sequel as good as the original, but in this case Friendo Lives is at least as good as Clown in a Cornfield. I appreciate the judicious and timely social commentary in this one, and how well it was balanced between character development and gore. I hope this gets its own film. #booksky
October 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Rarely is a sequel as good as the original, but in this case Friendo Lives is at least as good as Clown in a Cornfield. I appreciate the judicious and timely social commentary in this one, and how well it was balanced between character development and gore. I hope this gets its own film. #booksky
Have you ever felt like a book was written just for you? As someone who defended their dissertation less than a year ago,this book was healing for me in a very niche way. For those who can’t relate, this book is beautifully written and captivating. I can’t wait to read what she writes next. #booksky
September 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Have you ever felt like a book was written just for you? As someone who defended their dissertation less than a year ago,this book was healing for me in a very niche way. For those who can’t relate, this book is beautifully written and captivating. I can’t wait to read what she writes next. #booksky
Undoubtedly one of the scariest books I have ever read, and haunted house stories aren’t even in my wheelhouse. This taught and terrifying debut novel has landed Marcus Kliewer on my instant buy author list. #booktok
August 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Undoubtedly one of the scariest books I have ever read, and haunted house stories aren’t even in my wheelhouse. This taught and terrifying debut novel has landed Marcus Kliewer on my instant buy author list. #booktok
So terrifying. The ending of this was as upsetting as the end of the film version of Stephen King’s “The Mist”.The hype is well-earned this book brings both strong social commentary and gore in full force to its narrative. Not for the squeamish or those who don’t want to self reflect. #booksky
August 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
So terrifying. The ending of this was as upsetting as the end of the film version of Stephen King’s “The Mist”.The hype is well-earned this book brings both strong social commentary and gore in full force to its narrative. Not for the squeamish or those who don’t want to self reflect. #booksky
So, I read this in a day. I liked the character of Junior so much more than what’s his face from Lights Out. I also appreciated that for a change it was the MMC with the messy family, and not our heroine. Also, super duper spicy. Would love to read more books like this minus the mob pieces. #booksky
August 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
So, I read this in a day. I liked the character of Junior so much more than what’s his face from Lights Out. I also appreciated that for a change it was the MMC with the messy family, and not our heroine. Also, super duper spicy. Would love to read more books like this minus the mob pieces. #booksky
As a Constant Reader for over 30 years, this one just simply wasn’t it. I love Holly, and the Robinson siblings, hell, I even tend to agree with King’s personal politics, but I think the harm the Chrissy character does outweighs the otherwise good points of this book. #booksky
July 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
As a Constant Reader for over 30 years, this one just simply wasn’t it. I love Holly, and the Robinson siblings, hell, I even tend to agree with King’s personal politics, but I think the harm the Chrissy character does outweighs the otherwise good points of this book. #booksky
Normally age gap romances give me the ick. Not this one! It’s hot like McSteamy and Little Grey. I will say, I am confused that this wasn’t marketed as being a sequel to, or part of the “Not in Love” universe. It took me a few chapters to realize why so many of the characters were familiar. #Booksky
July 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Normally age gap romances give me the ick. Not this one! It’s hot like McSteamy and Little Grey. I will say, I am confused that this wasn’t marketed as being a sequel to, or part of the “Not in Love” universe. It took me a few chapters to realize why so many of the characters were familiar. #Booksky
I’ve been a fan of Megan Abbott since “The Fever” and have enjoyed many of her other works. Although “El Dorado Drive”, has elements of Abbott’s signature thrillers with almost entirely female characters, this one just doesn’t measure up to the intrigue of previous works “Dare Me” #booksky
July 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I’ve been a fan of Megan Abbott since “The Fever” and have enjoyed many of her other works. Although “El Dorado Drive”, has elements of Abbott’s signature thrillers with almost entirely female characters, this one just doesn’t measure up to the intrigue of previous works “Dare Me” #booksky
This book was a lot of fun, and is perfect to be read while lounging in a chair near the body of water of your preference. The author did a pretty good job of balancing humor and horror, although I don’t know if all of the subplots were necessary. #booksky
June 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
This book was a lot of fun, and is perfect to be read while lounging in a chair near the body of water of your preference. The author did a pretty good job of balancing humor and horror, although I don’t know if all of the subplots were necessary. #booksky
My goodness this book. It’s absolutely the summer read that you need that no one is talking about. I don’t remember the last time that the ending of a book had me ugly-happy crying. What story! #booksky
June 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
My goodness this book. It’s absolutely the summer read that you need that no one is talking about. I don’t remember the last time that the ending of a book had me ugly-happy crying. What story! #booksky
My first Jeneva Rose book was last year’s Home Is Where The Bodies Are, which I finished in a single weekend. Her debut novel, The Perfect Marriage, is equally addictive. As a long-time domestic thriller reader, I don’t mind admitting I didn’t see the twist coming! #booksky
May 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My first Jeneva Rose book was last year’s Home Is Where The Bodies Are, which I finished in a single weekend. Her debut novel, The Perfect Marriage, is equally addictive. As a long-time domestic thriller reader, I don’t mind admitting I didn’t see the twist coming! #booksky
A worthwhile read about what happens when your dream job becomes a nightmare. The author does a brilliant job interrogating issues of class and gender in the workplace, AND it’s beautifully written. Oh, and it just happens to be about Facebook. #booksky
May 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A worthwhile read about what happens when your dream job becomes a nightmare. The author does a brilliant job interrogating issues of class and gender in the workplace, AND it’s beautifully written. Oh, and it just happens to be about Facebook. #booksky
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In case you didn’t see it yet, hear the amazing letter from @bookshop.org about #independentbookstoreday? Man, I love book people. ✊#booksky
April 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
In case you didn’t see it yet, hear the amazing letter from @bookshop.org about #independentbookstoreday? Man, I love book people. ✊#booksky
This book has everything—witches, trolls, werewolves, and a tender coming of age story, all in under 200 pages. What’s more, this slim volume manages to put a fresh take on familiar horror tropes in a way that ties to together multiple plot lines seamlessly. #booksky
April 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This book has everything—witches, trolls, werewolves, and a tender coming of age story, all in under 200 pages. What’s more, this slim volume manages to put a fresh take on familiar horror tropes in a way that ties to together multiple plot lines seamlessly. #booksky
The perfect cozy mystery for parents or anyone who works in education. Not only is this book a delightful escape, but it also pokes delightful fun at some characters and tropes we encounter in real life. Normally, I’m not a series reader, but I can’t wait for book 2. #Booksky
April 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The perfect cozy mystery for parents or anyone who works in education. Not only is this book a delightful escape, but it also pokes delightful fun at some characters and tropes we encounter in real life. Normally, I’m not a series reader, but I can’t wait for book 2. #Booksky
Beautiful and moving, this is not the same Sophie Kinsella of Shopaholics fame, and that’s what makes this novella great. The interactions between the protagonist and her husband constantly had me on the brink of tears, because the writing was so beautiful. #booksky
March 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Beautiful and moving, this is not the same Sophie Kinsella of Shopaholics fame, and that’s what makes this novella great. The interactions between the protagonist and her husband constantly had me on the brink of tears, because the writing was so beautiful. #booksky
A must read for anyone wanting an explanation on how the US got into its messes. Detailing that Boomer selfishness was a by product of the unique circumstances they were born into, and how their policy decisions make it unlikely future generations will have the same opportunities #booksky
March 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
A must read for anyone wanting an explanation on how the US got into its messes. Detailing that Boomer selfishness was a by product of the unique circumstances they were born into, and how their policy decisions make it unlikely future generations will have the same opportunities #booksky
