Author: Brianna
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Book Review: The Haunting
The Haunting by Natasha Preston Synopsis: Haunted by the past . . . Penny’s trying to forget about her ex, Nash. His father was arrested for the brutal murder of four teenagers on Devil’s Night last year. Penny’s parents have forbidden her to have anything to do with Nash or his family. It’s hard not…
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Book Review: What The River Knows
What The River Knows by Isabel Ibañez Synopsis: Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that’s been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one…
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Book Review: Incidents Around the House
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman Incidents Around the House is a chilling, unique tale of paranormal horror told by the main character 8 year old, Bela. A story that is about a family as haunted as their home seems to be. This book had a way of really drawing me into the story.…
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Two Loaded Words: Women & Politics
There was one statement he made in reference to Vice President Kamala Harris that stuck out to me the most. Former President Donald Trump said, “She’s not as smart, because she’s a woman, and she’s a certain demographic.” That one statement just boggles my mind because it has further implications than just in reference to…
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Book Review – The Reaper’s Son
I will start by saying there are few books that can take a full tour of your emotions – all at once breaking your heart while repairing it. There are definitely tear-jerker books out there; for me this book digs so much deeper. In one moment relaying the joy of new love, while in the…
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Book Review: Ghost 19
Ghost 19 by Simone St. James Synopsis: Is there something wrong with Ginette Cox? It’s what everyone seems to think. When a doctor suggests that what she might need is less excitement, she packs up and moves from New York City to a house in suburban NY: 19 Howard Ave. The town offers Ginette little…
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Book Review: Sisters in Arms
Review of: Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson An unlikely friendship, a journey of self discovery and the brave women breaking down barriers at the heart of World War II. I absolutely love novels that surround the events of World War II. I picked this one and have been extremely pleased by the story and characters.…
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march update
I am honestly trying to get back into blogging more regularly. Things have been so overwhelming lately that I’ve struggled just with normal everyday tasks let alone extra things. I have tried to quell my own fears and anxieties of everything that has been going wrong with my body since last March; but have had…
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coping
So I keep meaning to write updates that make some iota of sense. But at the moment it’s just not feasible. I have been struggling a lot with my depression and anxiety lately. Since the terrible cold I battled from November – January I just havent been myself. Dealing with the trials of post-Covid from…