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Book Tour: The Haunting of Alejandra
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Haunting of Alejandra By: V. Castro Publisher: Del Rey Genre: Horror Fiction On Sale April 18, 2023 *Review & quotations are based on a proof copy* Reviewer Marisa Marquez TW: suicidal thoughts, blood, death, minor child abuse A powerful story about Alejandra, a stay at home mother, who is feeling… Read more
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Con-not, Won’t Stop, Reading These Books
Reading Time: 9 minutesY’all it’s the best time of the year! Not only is March Women’s History Month BUT WONDERCON is upon us! WonderCon is a comic book convention that takes place yearly in Anaheim, CA. I have found that because there is so much hype around Comic Con in San Diego that WonderCon… Read more
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Review: Too Soon For Adios
Reading Time: 4 minutesToo Soon For Adios By: Annette Chavez Macias Publisher: Montlake Genre: Fiction (Adult), Romance On Sale March 21, 2023 *Review & quotations are based on a proof copy* Reviewer Marisa Marquez Annette Chavez Macias is back with another heart wrenching book that you’re going to absolutely sob over, but you’re going… Read more
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Proof that my four year old daughter is listening!
Reading Time: 3 minutesTo celebrate Women’s History Month, my daughter’s bookshelves are filled with books written by women with female lead characters. First up on the queue for story time was “Ambitious Girl” by Meena Harris, illustrated by Marissa Valdez. This picture book tells the story of a young girl surrounded by powerful women, but… Read more
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Book Tour: Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon
Reading Time: 4 minutesPilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon (Book 2 in the series) By Julian Randall Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Imprint of Macmillan Genre: Middle Grade Fiction On Sale February 28, 2023 *Review & quotations are based on a proof copy* Reviewer Marisa Marquez It has been a year… Read more
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Book Tour: Black Candle Women
Reading Time: 3 minutesBlack Candle Women By: Diane Marie Brown Publisher: HarperCollins Imprint:Graydon House Genre: Fiction On Sale February 28, 2023 *Review & quotations are based on a proof copy* Reviewer Marisa Marquez Generations of the Montrose women have lived their lives cursed. Unable to fall in love as their loved ones are destined to… Read more