debby_joyblue reviewed Newsroom Confidential by Margaret Sullivan
Review of 'Newsroom Confidential' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
I found this book interesting . . . and ultimately a bit unsatisfying. Read my full review here.
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debby_joyblue reviewed Gallant by Victoria Schwab (duplicate)
Olivia Prior has grown up in Merilance School for Girls, and all she has of …
Review of 'Gallant' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Good read for spooky month, but not a great read for me, personally. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed You Matter to Me by Doyin Richards
Review of 'You Matter to Me' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This antiracist children’s story is told, delightfully and lovingly, from the dog’s point of view. Read my full review here.
Publication is expected November 8.
#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #MacmillanYoungListeners #YouMattertoMe
4.5⭐
debby_joyblue reviewed Most Efficient Murder by Anthony Slayton
Review of 'Most Efficient Murder' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
3.66 This cozy mystery hybrid is particularly charming and satisfying for a murder mystery. Read my full review here.
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debby_joyblue reviewed Float Plan by Trish Doller
Review of 'Float Plan' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
If the best that can be said about this book is that it didn't irritate me as much as most romances do, is that a glowing endorsement? Read my full review here.
If the best that can be said about this book is that it didn't irritate me as much as most romances do, is that a glowing endorsement? Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan
Review of 'Death in Door County' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Midwesterners: here’s a contemporary cozy mystery especially for us (but the rest of you can read it, too). Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed L'ultima notte della nostra vita by Adam Silvera (Il Castoro HotSpot)
Che cosa faresti se scoprissi che oggi è l’ultimo giorno della tua vita? Al tempo …
Review of 'They both die at the end' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.35 stars This book suddenly shot up to the top of my TBR list. Why? Find out by reading my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Daisy Darker by Alice Feeny
Review of 'Daisy Darker' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.35 Agatha Christie and Clue fans might enjoy this family murder mystery occurring during Nana’s Halloween birthday celebration. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Stars Did Wander Darkling by Colin Meloy
Review of 'Stars Did Wander Darkling' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
This middle grade horror story is a good spooky month read for young teens and older, especially 80s teens. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Jasmine Zumideh Needs a Win by Susan Azim Boyer
Review of 'Jasmine Zumideh Needs a Win' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.5 stars This YA historical fiction debut is a good mix of thoughtful, tense, realistic, and funny. Read my full review here.
Publication is expected November 1.
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debby_joyblue reviewed Well, That Was Unexpected by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Review of 'Well, That Was Unexpected' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
This average YA rom-com was an adequate vacation read. Read my full review here.
A clever and steamy queer romantic comedy about taking chances and accepting love—with all its …
Review of "Delilah Green Doesn't Care" on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.35 stars Most of the characters in this Sapphic romance behave badly. Humor and photography kept me reading. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
Review of 'Stay Awake' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
The main character might not be the only one having trouble staying awake. . . . Read my full review here.
Review of 'Stories from the Tenants Downstairs' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
This moving debut collection of short stories stars various tenants of a low-income high rise in Harlem. Read my full review here.