Silver by Dylan Thyer

(Thank you to Swell Media for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

Werewolves, small town legends, and a brutal murder - what more could you want in a Halloween read? Dylan Thyer's creepy and captivating story, Silver, is perfect for this ghoulish season - you are going to LOVE it! I found myself curling up with my copy and staying up late into the night, because I had to find out what would happen next. I was hooked right from the start and enjoyed getting lost in the slow-paced story that provided plenty of twists and turns throughout. I loved getting to know the characters and their small town's history - it was such a treat! Plus the mystery was intriguing and made for an unputdownable read.  

I really enjoyed Silver and would happily recommend it to anyone and everyone looking for their next spook-tastic book this Halloween season. Make sure to grab a copy! Happy reading! 

Thank you to Swell Media for providing me with a copy of this book!

The Forsaken And The Fated: The Hollow And The Haunted #2, by Camilla Raines

(Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

In this thrilling sequel to The Hollow and the Haunted, Miles and Gabriel find themselves ensnared in a web of dark magic beyond their wildest imaginings. Time is running out to change their future, and the dead are hungry...

Perfect for fans of atmospheric queer fantasy romance, including The Raven Cycle, Cemetery Boys and Sixteen Souls.

With Gabriel missing and the death premonition still unbroken, Miles and Charlee race to work out where he is. Armed with the grimoire, they might stand a chance of breaking the curse on Gabriel's family and preventing his death—but only if they can find him.

Miles's parents are furious to learn he's been helping Gabriel—and they don't even know the half of it. Miles is sure understanding the feud between their families is key to lifting the curse. Plus, he'd like them to get to know the boy he's hoping he's maybe, sort-of dating.

With new premonitions changing everything they thought they knew and the dark power of the grimoire whispering in their ears, Miles and Gabriel are running out of time. Both their lives are on the line, and danger might be closer to home than they realize…

my thoughts:

Love, love, love the sequel to this awesome duology by Camilla Raines. The Forsaken And The Fated is the followup to The Hollow And The Haunted and it is terrific! I absolutely LOVED falling back in with familiar and beloved characters, Miles, Gabriel, and Charlee - who once again find themselves mired in DRAMA. I'm talking teen angst issues - school, romance, friendships, family, and of course, the paranormal. Life and death stakes are unfortunately turning out to be the norm for these teens and they do not shy away from confrontation, which makes for a thrilling and emotional story. I enjoyed every minute spent with these characters and their story - what a treat!

I would happily recommend this fantastic duology to anyone and everyone looking for their next great reads - you won't want to miss out! Make sure to grab a copy! Happy reading!

Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!

The Descent: The Official Movie Novelization, Novelization by Christian Francis and Screenplay by Neil Marshall

(Thank you to Titan Books for providing my with a copy of this book!)

 

about book:

Scream your last breath.

After a tragic accident, six friends reunite for a caving expedition. Their adventure soon goes horribly wrong when a collapse traps them deep underground and they find themselves pursued by bloodthirsty creatures. As their friendships deteriorate, they find themselves in a desperate struggle to survive the creatures and each other.

my thoughts:

Love the movie and I love this book! Friends, caves, darkness, creatures, and lies - what more could you ask for, right? Especially in a horror film and book. 

When I saw that a novelization of the film had been created, I just knew that I had to get my hands on a copy of the book. And, I'm so happy that I did. I mean, who doesn't want to read a story about a group of friends reuniting for a caving expedition, especially when the adventure turns into a nightmare - Yikes! Not only did I find myself imagining the film as I read the story, but I found myself easily caught up in all the thrills and chills of the story. I also wound up watching the movie again - how could I not? The book and movie go hand in hand, and make for a terrifically exciting pairing. I truly enjoyed reading The Descent late into the night and found myself jumping at every creak and knock I heard. Talk about the perfect story for Halloween month!

I would happily recommend The Descent to anyone and everyone looking for their next spooktacular read - you are going to LOVE this one! Make sure to keep the lights on when you go to sleep. Happy reading!

Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!

Three Things...

1. Buc-ee's is a must on a road trip. I loved their croissant breakfast sandwich and bought a cool Halloween shirt. The place was super busy and had tons of cool stuff to check out. I can't believe that it's a gas station! So wild!

2. I speed-watched the Twilight movies last night. They were fun, but I couldn't help laughing at how ridiculous they were, too. LOL!

3. The rainy weather is exhausting- made the road trip drag for a bit, because you couldn't see out the car windows. Plus, I am just wanting cooler weather. I want it to feel like fall. 

Alright, just wanted to say 'hi' and wish everyone a great week ahead. Happy reading!

Monday Musings...

Feeling productive, because I finally organize my office and it is no longer cluttered. Hurrah! It took me long enough. Albeit there are still some things I need to sort through, but overall, I can now work without feeling like everything is going to topple over. 

The rain makes for miserable company. When I was younger I loved a rainy day, because it was a reading day. Now that I'm older, it makes me depressed. Ugh, how times have changed. 

I'm still watching Christmas movies on Hallmark - they really do make me smile. I can't wait for the new ones, which will start airing the weekend of October 17th - Huzzah!

I'm reading an ARC - the book will be released in February next year. It's by B. A. Paris and it's called, When I Kill You. So far, I am intrigued and frustrated, because I can't figure out what secrets are being kept. So, I love it!

I've been wanting a small project to work on - something creative. And I found one on Substack - it's an October Daily Doodle Challenge by Kelly Anderson Studio. She's picked 31 prompts for every day in October - they are simple and it should be fun. I'm excited to start. I've already picked a small notebook to work in and decorated it for Halloween. 

And now, I'm off to grab a coffee and get my day started. Wishing you all a terrific Monday. Happy reading!