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The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah

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Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books Published: 9/20/2005 Pages: 384 Genre: urban fiction Review: library book  Amazon I came busting into the world during one of New York's worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter. Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn't want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do anything to stay on top.

Ring Shout P. Djèlí Clark

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Publisher: Tor Nightfire Published: 10/13/2020 Pages: 194 Genre: Historical Fiction/Horror/Sci-Fi Review: Library Book Amazon In 1915, The Birth of a Nation cast a spell across America, swelling the Klan's ranks and drinking deep from the darkest thoughts of white folk. All across the nation they ride, spreading fear and violence among the vulnerable. They plan to bring Hell to Earth. But even Ku Kluxes can die. Standing in their way is Maryse Boudreaux and her fellow resistance fighters, a foul-mouthed sharpshooter and a Harlem Hellfighter. Armed with blade, bullet, and bomb, they hunt their hunters and send the Klan's demons straight to Hell. But something awful's brewing in Macon, and the war on Hell is about to heat up. Can Maryse stop the Klan before it ends the world?

Life After Death #2 by Sister Souljah

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Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books Published: 3/2/2021 Pages: 349 Genre: urban Review: Amazon Winter Santiaga hit time served. Still stunning, still pretty, still bold, still loves her father more than any man in the world, still got her hustle and high fashion flow. She’s eager to pay back her enemies, rebuild her father’s empire, reset his crown, and ultimately to snatch Midnight back into her life no matter which bitch had him while she was locked up. But Winter is not the only one with revenge on her mind. Simone, Winter’s young business partner and friend, is locked and loaded and Winter is her target. Will she blow Winter’s head off? Can Winter dodge the bullets? Or will at least one bullet blast Winter into another world? Either way Winter is fearless. Hell is the same as any hood and certainly the Brooklyn hood she grew up in. That’s what Winter thinks.

Update on why I have not written many reviews

These past two years have been a bit hectic, and I have slowed down on my reviews being written. I am slowly trying to play catch up and get the up and posted on the blog, but some days I just like to finish a book and move on to another one. I want to say thank you to the publishers, authors, NetGalley and Edelweiss for being patient with me as I got behind on reviews. My plan for next month is to have over half of my reviews posted as I will not be working in July. I am going to have to learn to actually stay away from my job or I will be finding things that I could always be doing lol.  For my followers of my blog I thank you for not giving up on me and leaving as I am sure if no one is posting there is always an unfollow. If you would like you can always follow me on Instagram at bookbloggin

Vanishing Girls by Lisa Regan

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Publisher: Bookouture Published: 1/17/2018 Pages: 337 Genre: Crime Review: Amazon Amazon She was close enough to see that the girl had written a word on the wall in bright, warm red blood. Not a word, actually. A name… Everyone in the small American town of Denton is searching for Isabelle Coleman, a missing seventeen-year-old girl. All they’ve found so far is her phone and another girl they didn’t even know was missing. Mute and completely unresponsive to the world around her, it’s clear this mysterious girl has been damaged beyond repair. All Detective Josie Quinn can get from her is a name: Ramona. Currently suspended from the force for misconduct, Josie takes matters into her own hands as the name leads her to evidence linking the two girls. She knows the race is on to find Isabelle alive, and she fears there may be others… The trail leads Josie to another victim, a girl who escaped but whose case was labelled a hoax by authorities. To catch this monster, Josie must confront her o...

NetGalley: All Eyes on Him by Iliana Xander

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Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Published: 12/2/2025 Pages: 370 Genre: Mystery/Thriller Review: ARC from NetGalley and Publisher Amazon He’s the Man of the Year. But is he really a monster? When Natalie saw her best friend leaving the club with a handsome stranger, she never would have thought that the next morning, her friend would be discovered unconscious at a bus stop. What happened that night? Only her best friend knows. And until she recovers from her coma, she won’t be able to tell her side of the story. Natalie is desperate for answers – so she can’t believe her luck when she comes across a photo of the man her friend left with. Except he’s on the cover of a magazine, being heralded as the ‘Man of the Year’. This man appears untouchable. He’s a millionaire. He’s famous. But Natalie suspects he’s dangerous. To prove it, she takes up a job as the housekeeper at his mansion. Her plan is simple. Watch his every move. Gather the evidence. And make him pay. But when she discovers that...

NetGalley: Daughter of Egypt by Marie

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Publisher: St. Martin's Press Published: 3/24/2026 Pages: 352 Genre: Historical Fiction Review: ARC NetGalley Amazon   1920’s London was enthralled by the discovery of the treasure-filled tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Filled with priceless statues, jewels, and the gold-encased mummy of the boy Pharaoh himself, the burial site unleashed a fascination with the ancient world and revolutionized the world of archeology. The discovery was made by Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle and his associate, famed archeologist Howard Carter. What no one knows is that without the pioneering spirit of Lady Evelyn Herbert, Carnarvon’s daughter, the tomb might never have been found. As a young woman, Evelyn was fascinated by the story of Hatshepsut, a woman who had to assume the guise of a man in order to rule Egypt. Although she brought peace and prosperity to Egypt, her male successors ruthlessly and thoroughly erased her name from history. Lady Evelyn’s ambition to find the tomb of Egypt’s first w...