August was a pretty great reading month for me. I read a total of 12 books. I read a lot of advanced reader's copies this month because I needed to catch up on all the ones I received from NetGalley and Edelweiss for review. See below for books I read and my ratings. I'll be posting full reviews of all of these books soon! :)
*Most of these books were received from the publisher through NetGalley or Edelweiss for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small compensation if you make a purchase through my links.
What I Read In August:
by John Bateson
Publication Date: August 15, 2017
by Scribner
Source: NetGalley ARC
Genre: Non-Fiction
Pages: 368
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers interested in forensics and the life of a coroner.
My Thoughts:
Very interesting book about the experiences of former Marin County coroner, Ken Holmes. The reader is given a glimpse into the life of a coroner, featuring Holme's account of several interesting forensic cases throughout his time as coroner.
by Leslie Kean
Publication Date: March 7, 2017
by Crown
Source: Blogging For Books
Genre: Non-Fiction
Pages: 416
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐1/2 (3.5/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers interested in paranormal studies/experiences.
My Thoughts:
Quite the interesting book with several paranormal case studies, exploring everything from past life memories to near death experiences. I liked this book but I mostly enjoyed the chapters on past life experiences. Other chapters, such as the ones about disembodied hands, were just strange.
by Stephanie Perkins
Publication Date: September 26, 2017
by Dutton Books for Young Readers
Source: NetGalley ARC
Genre: Young Adult Fiction; Horror
Pages: 304
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers looking for young adult horror fiction that is a little gory, but not that scary. Readers who enjoyed the movies Scream or I Know What You Did Last Summer may enjoy this book.
My Thoughts:
I thought this story was just average. I never read a Stephanie Perkins book, so I didn't know what to expect, and this is her first horror novel. I didn't find the story that scary, maybe because I'm a horror junkie and I've read some horrifying stories. The story reminded me a lot of Scream or I Know What You Did Last Summer. I didn't find any of the characters that interesting and the plot was just average in my opinion.
by Cat Winters
Publication Date: September 12, 2017
by Amulet Books
Source: NetGalley ARC
Genre: Young Adult Fiction; Historical Fiction; Supernatural
Pages: 368
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 (4.5/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Lovers of historical fiction with a touch of the paranormal.
My Thoughts:
I really loved this book. The plot wasn't what I was expecting but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the main characters and I enjoyed the gothic vibe of the story. You can check out my full review here.
by Fran Krause
Publication Date: September 26, 2017
by Ten Speed Press
Source: NetGalley ARC
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 144
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Anyone curious about the irrational fears of various people told through illustrations.
My Thoughts:
This was definitely an entertaining collection of deep dark fears. I thought I had a lot of crazy fears until I looked at these stories. There are some messed up, irrational fears in this book. I liked this second collection more than the first. It just was more interesting to me for some reason.
by M.C. Atwood
Publication Date: October 3, 2017
by Soho Teen
Source: Edelweiss ARC
Genre: Young Adult Fiction; Horror
Pages: 288
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers who enjoy young adult fiction that is entertaining but not too scary (unless you have a fear of clowns or reanimated dolls-then you might have nightmares after reading this story!)
My Thoughts:
This was a very strange book. I didn't find it that scary and all the characters were kind of annoying. I found myself not really caring what happened to any of them. The book had some interesting moments but not enough to make me give this a higher rating. The story was like The Breakfast Club in a haunted house, which sounds cool but the plot was just average.
by Temple Mathews
Publication Date: August 8, 2017
by A Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin
Source: NetGalley ARC
Genre: Young Adult Fiction; Mystery
Pages: 272
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐1/2 (2.5/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers who enjoy young adult paranormal, mystery books.
My Thoughts:
I didn't enjoy this story that much. The main character was just annoying and there was some insta-love that just made me want to gag. The mystery was interesting but some of the dialogue between the teenagers was just weird.
by S.M. Parker
Publication Date: August 22, 2017
by Simon Pulse
Source: NetGalley ARC
Genre: Young Adult Fiction; Supernatural; Mystery
Pages: 384
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 (4.5/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers who enjoy a good creepy, paranormal mystery.
My Thoughts:
This was a really great story. The mystery was very intriguing and I didn't want to put this book down. I definitely recommend checking this one out if you enjoy paranormal stories with a good mystery.
by Alan Gratz
Publication Date: August 29, 2017
by Starscape
Source: Publisher
Genre: Middle-Grade; Contemporary
Pages: 256
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 (4.5/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Anyone looking to read a story with a strong protagonist and a powerful message.
My Thoughts:
A wonderful middle-grade book with a great message. Check out my full review here.
by Kerri Maniscalco
Series: Stalking Jack The Ripper, Book 1
Publication Date: September 20, 2016
by Jimmy Patterson
Source: Owned Book
Genre: Young Adult Fiction; Mystery; Suspense
Pages: 336
Available Here: Amazon│Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 (4.5/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers who love a good mystery with a strong protagonist and paranormal elements.
My Thoughts:
I loved this mystery and I can't wait to read the second book in the series! This book had everything I love in a story- a kick ass main character, a creepy plot, and an eerie setting.
by Gillian French
Publication Date: September 5, 2017
by Islandport Press
Source: Edelweiss ARC
Genre: Young Adult Fiction; Paranormal; Mystery
Pages: 200
Available Here: Amazon Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐1/2 (3.5/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers who enjoy a creepy paranormal story with interesting characters.
My Thoughts:
This was an interesting paranormal story that had a good mystery. I enjoyed the author's writing so I'll definitely be checking out her other books.
by Matt Mair Lowery & Cassie Anderson
Publication Date: September 19, 2017
by Dark Horse Originals
Source: Edelweiss ARC
Genre: Graphic Novel; Science Fiction
Pages: 192
Available Here: Amazon Kindle
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 Stars)
Recommended For: Readers looking for a graphic novel with an awesome science fiction story and kick ass characters.
My Thoughts:
I loved the artwork in this graphic novel and the story was action packed. I will definitely be reading future volumes of this series.
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