June 2021 – Musings by Michelle

June 29, 2021

Book Review — Dead Dead Girls By Nekesa Afia

I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book from Netgalley and Berkley Books. This has not impacted my rating and this review is voluntary. Genre: Fiction, Murder Mystery, Women SleuthsPublished by: Berkley BooksPublish date: June 01, 2021Number of pages: 336 pagesAuthor’s website: https://www.nekesaafia.com/Support local! Buy the book on BookShop! Harlem, 1926. Young Black girls like …

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June 17, 2021

Book Review — Last Call (Murder on the Rocks #2) by Cathi Stoler

I received an advance review copy for free from Book Sirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Rating: 4/5 Genre: Fiction, Murder Mystery, Amateur Slueth Published by: Level Best BooksPublish date: November 17, 2020Number of pages: 252 pagesAuthor’s website: https://www.cathistoler.com/Support local! Buy the book on BookShop! Bar None, set in the heart of New York City, …

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June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

Book Review — Somebody’s Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford

I received and Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of the audiobook from Netgalley and MacMillian Audio. This has not impacted my rating and this review is voluntary. Genre: MemoirPublished by: Flatiron Books: An Oprah Book, MacMillian AudioPublish date: June 1, 2021Number of pages: 242 pagesAuthor’s website: http://www.ashleycford.net/Support local! Buy the book on BookShop! For as long as …

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June 11, 2021June 14, 2021

Book Review — Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

I received and Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book from Netgalley and Feiwel & Friends. This has not impacted my rating and this review is voluntary. Genre: YA ThrillerPublished by: Feiwel & FriendsPublish date: June 1, 2021Number of pages: 432 pagesAuthor’s website: https://www.faridahabikeiyimide.com/Support local! Buy the book on BookShop! “I’m so excited to be publishing ’Ace …

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June 9, 2021

Book Review — While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory

I received an ARC from Netgalley and Berkley Books . This has not impacted my rating and this review is voluntary. Genre: Romance, FictionPublished by: Berkley BooksPublish date: July 13th, 2021Number of pages: 336 pagesAuthor’s website: https://www.jasmineguillory.com/Support local! Buy the book on BookShop! Two people realize that it's no longer an act when they veer off-script in …

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June 6, 2021April 21, 2022

May Wrap-Up and June To-Be-Read (Hopefully)

I read 19 books this month, which is so many! I was honestly shocked when I reviewed my Goodreads and counted them. I really got sucked into YA books this month and they easier for me to read quickly. As a summary, below are the books I read in May! Romance YA Fiction YA Fiction …

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