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Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!


I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews!


As always, thank you to all the authors and publishers for sending these out to me! 🫶🏻


The Hollow and the Haunted by Camilla Raines:


Some ghosts don’t want to stay buried…


In a small Washington town, 16-year-old psychic Miles Warren foresees the impossible: the violent death of his sworn enemy, Gabriel Hawthorne. Despite their families' decades-long feud, Miles and Gabriel must form an uneasy alliance to rewrite fate and save Gabriel’s life.


But altering a death premonition isn’t easy—especially when ghosts, dark magic, and buried secrets conspire against them. As sparks fly between the two boys, Miles discovers he might not hate Gabriel as much as he thought. He might even like him.


Perfect for those of us who love the YA Fantasy and magic topes, this book weaves magic, romance, and danger into an unforgettable tale. Will Miles and Gabriel uncover the truth in time, or will Gabriel’s fate be sealed?


Thank you so much to the author - Camilla Raines, as well as the publishers - Titan Books, for posting me a final copy of the book!




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Light's Out by Louise Swanson:

In Louise Swanson's tense thriller, the government enforces nightly electricity rationing, plunging the world into darkness at 8 p.m.—Grace's worst nightmare due to her crippling fear of the dark. Haunted by childhood trauma and an abusive past, Grace struggles to cope, taking night shifts at the hospice to avoid being home alone. But when strange gifts and unsettling notes from an unknown intruder begin appearing, Grace's safe spaces vanish.


Meanwhile, a mysterious man in therapy and a figure from Grace's past complicate the story, revealing ties to her fear. The book masterfully explores the long-lasting effects of trauma, the dynamics of control in relationships, and Grace’s journey toward facing her fears. Swanson weaves suspense with psychological depth, delivering a gripping and thought-provoking read.


Thank you so much to the author - Louise Swanson, and the team at Hodder & Stoughton for sending me a finished copy of the book!





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