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Book Review: The Anti-Virginity Pact by Katie Wismer

CW: Language, animal abuse, sexual assault, religion, bullying, substance abuse, anxiety, and trauma

If you don’t know Katie Wismer, you’re seriously missing out. She’s a YouTuber that talks about books, writing, and more on her channel(s). I’ve been subscribed to her channel for quite a while now. So, let’s talk about this book.

While The Anti-Virginity Pactisn’t Katie’s first book, it is…

Book Review: Some Laneys Died by Brooke Skipstone

CW: Violence, sexual assault, death, animal death, sexual situations, suicide If there is one thing I love, it’s a good mystery. And let me tell you, Some Laneys Died is a good mystery. But it’s not just a mystery. It’s a mystery with a science fiction[mfn]Or perhaps just science[/mfn] twist to it. What makes this mystery unique is the addition of the Many Worlds…

Book Review: Prophet Reborn by Diane M. Johnson

CW: Profanity, death, suicide, violence, religion, religious cult When I read Perfect Prophet last year, I kept hoping there would be a sequel. The book had left off perfectly for a sequel and while I had a feeling there would be one, I wasn’t positive. I was glad I was right. Prophet Reborn picks up a bit after Perfect Prophetleaves off and this time, the book focuses more on…

New Post >> Music Monday: Inside Out by Five Finger Death Punch #musicmonday #FFPD

Welcome to Music Monday, where each Monday, I bring you a song that I like by one of my favorite bands. I picked this up from The Tattooed Book Geek. Play along if you like!

This week I’ve chosen Inside Out by Five Finger Death Punch:

When Five Finger Death Punch released Inside Out as the first single from F8, I wasn’t…

New Post >> Book Review: Prophet Reborn by Diane M. Johnson #prophetreborn #netgalley

CW: Profanity, death, suicide, violence, religion, religious cult

When I read Perfect Prophet last year, I kept hoping there would be a sequel. The book had left off perfectly for a sequel and while I had a feeling there would be one, I wasn’t positive. I was glad I was right.

Prophet Reborn picks up a bit after Perfect Prophetleaves off and this time, the book focuses more on Lucas,…

Blog Tour: The White & Gold People by Segun Starchild

Today, The Spooky Bookshelf is proud to present to you an excerpt from Segun Starchild’s The White & Gold People.

About The Book

A dress causes a huge debate across the world as some see it as black and blue and others see it as white and gold. The white and gold people suddenly start to get even stranger visions and develop super human abilities making the black and blue people seem…

New Post: Book Review: Some Laneys Died by Brooke Skipstone #SomeLaneysDied #NetGalley

CW: Violence, sexual assault, death, animal death, sexual situations, suicide

If there is one thing I love, it’s a good mystery. And let me tell you, Some Laneys Died is a good mystery. But it’s not just a mystery. It’s a mystery with a science fiction[mfn]Or perhaps just science[/mfn] twist to it.

What makes this mystery unique is the addition of the Many Worlds Theory/Interpretation.…

New Post >> Can't Wait Wednesday

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings based on Waiting on Wednesday that was created and run by Breaking the Spine where each Wednesday you get to showcase a book that you are really looking forward to and that has yet to be released. 

This week, I’ve chosen Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin.

After narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Dames Blanches, Lou,…

New Post! >> Music Monday: Saints of the Blood by Black Veil Brides

Welcome to Music Monday, where each Monday, I bring you a song that I like by one of my favorite bands. I picked this up from The Tattooed Book Geek. Play along if you like!

This week, I’ve chosen Saints of the Blood by Black Veil Brides:

This song has quickly become one of my favorites by Black Veil Brides. I’m now…

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Book Review: The Anti-Virginity Pact by Katie Wismer (Happy Book Birthday!!!)

CW: Language, animal abuse, sexual assault, religion, bullying, substance abuse, anxiety, and trauma

If you don’t know Katie Wismer, you’re seriously missing out. She’s a YouTuber that talks about books, writing, and more on her channel(s). I’ve been subscribed to her channel for quite a while now. So, let’s talk about this book.

While The Anti-Virginity Pactisn’t Katie’s first book, it…

I haven’t posted any reviews for a few days and I’ve taken a break from social media. (I don’t consider blogging to be social media if it’s your blog is your entire website.) Part of the reason for this is the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Social media sites are beginning to suppress the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag – I know that in the past day or two before I took a break, I saw a significant drop…

Book Review: Truth or Beard by Penny Reid

CW: Sexual content, profanity, mild violence

If you know me, you know I’m not the biggest fan of romance. I will read it, but I don’t love it, and I definitely don’t continue with a series of it. This one is an exception.

I’ve fallen in love with Green Valley, Tennessee and most of the people who live there. While I’m not in love with the Iron Wraiths biker gang, I am intrigued by the…