Monthly Wrap-Up: December 2025

This year has been the slowest, fastest year ever. Does that make sense? Lol. Anyway, below you will see I listed 6 books I finished, but only stats for 5. That's because at the time of writing this post, I'm still reading Accomplice to the Villain, but I'll be damned if I don't finish that book before the year is over 😆 So, not including Accomplice to the Villain (which I WILL finish today lol), I read 5 books in December, and a total of 1822 pages. That's about 500 pages less than the previous month, BUT I still have another book I haven't counted yet. Lol.

• All 5 were full-length novels
• I started 1 series, caught up on 1, and finished 1
• 4 were part of a series, and 1 was a standalone
• 4 were finished copies, and 1 was an ARC
• 3 were physical books, and 2 were ebooks
• 3 were 5-star reads, 1 was 4 stars, and 1 was 3.5 stars
• 3 were traditionally published, and 2 were indie published
• 4 were by authors I've previously read, and 1 was new to me
• 4 were adult books, and 1 was middle grade
• 4 were fiction, and 1 was non-fiction
• 1 was sci-fi, 1 high fantasy, 1 horror, 1 autobiography, and 1 fantasy romance

Finish the Series #38: Series I finished in 2025

It's been a minute since I did one of these posts, but since it's the end of the year, I thought I'd take a look at the list of series I need to finish and—

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #448: My First Romance of the Year

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Sunday Post #484: Too Many Parties For This Introvert

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2026

I am so bad at adding upcoming books to my tbr, but I was able to gather some that I am super excited to read next year!
Previous Top 10 Posts of 2025:
Top 10 Books I Wish I'd Read in 2025 Top 10 Favorite Characters of 2025 Top 5 Disappointing Books of 2025 Top 10 Favorite Books of 2025!

Top 10 Favorite Books of 2025!

I typically try to only include one book per series in these types of posts, but I just couldn't help myself! I read so many books in great series this year!
Previous Top 10 Posts of 2025:
Top 10 Books I Wish I'd Read in 2025 Top 10 Favorite Characters of 2025 Top 5 Disappointing Books of 2025

Top 5 Disappointing Books of 2025

Most of these books I gave 3-ish stars to, so not too bad, but they were books I was excited to read. There was one book I gave 2 stars to that isn't listed here because it really wasn't a disappointment when my expectations for it weren't set that high 😂 I also don't want to talk about that book anymore 😆 Lol.
Previous Top 10 Posts of 2025:
Top 10 Books I Wish I'd Read in 2025 Top 10 Favorite Characters of 2025

Top 10 Favorite Characters of 2025

Today I'm talking about some of my favorite characters of 2025! I'm not gonna lie, even though there are 10 books below, there's probably going to be more than 10 characters total 😅😂
Previous Top 10 Posts of 2025:
Top 10 Books I Wish I'd Read in 2025

Top 10 Books I Wish I'd Read in 2025

You guys know I love doing these end of the year posts. The first one this week is all those books I wish I'd read in 2025 but didn't get to for one reason or another. This year the reason is mostly due to my nearly year long reading slump 😅 Thankfully I'm over it now. So here are some 2025 books I wish I'd read this year, but didn't.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #447: What I'm Currently Reading On Vacation

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Sunday Post #483: I Hate Traveling

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2025 End of Year Survey

I love doing this survey because not only does it include questions relating to books, but also blogging! I borrowed some of the images below from The Perpetual Page Turner, the creator of this fun survey 😊

Review: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation (Vol. 4) by Misaki, Momochi, & Sando

Title: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation: Volume 4

Series: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #4

Previous books in this series: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #1 | A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #2 | A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #3

Author: Misaki

Artists: Momochi, Sando

Genre: YA, manga, fantasy, adventure

Publication date: June 2021

Published by: TOKYOPOP

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector.

Until he's able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll go home eventually... might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now!

My rating: ★★★☆☆

In this volume of A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation, we learn more about the snake guy, Eleven, who's been really wanting to join Lizel. He's such a weird guy, but I've been really looking forward to learning about him. But now that we did, I'm still not sure how I feel about him. He was giving me sociopathic vibes, but maybe I've just been watching too much Criminal Minds 😆

2025 End of the Year Freak Out Tag

I love the Freak Out Tags! They are so much fun! And as always, I'll only be using books that I have read since July. This tag was modified by Books, Bones & Buffy from the original Mid Year Freak Out Tag.

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 6) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 6

Series: Cells at Work! #6

Previous books in this series: Cells at Work! #1 | Cells at Work! #2 | Cells at Work! #3 | Cells at Work! #4 | Cells at Work! #5

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: August 2021

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: White Blood Cell, Red Blood Cell, Macrophage, and the cute little Platelets face a threat unlike any they've ever dealt with before: COVID-19! But even this threat can be defeated, as long as everyone works together. The uplifting and informative series comes to a close with one last tour of the hardworking body, featuring "left shift" in the blood, retinal degeneration, and a simple bump on the noggin. But, of course, as long as there's a job to do, this team won't quit!

My rating: ★★★★☆

In this last volume of the series 😭, the first chapter revolved around a bump on the head and what happens internally in that situation. I’ll tell you what happens: the little platelets being adorable and working together 🥹

2025 End of the Year Book Tag

I know I say this every December, but these end-of-the-year posts are my favorite type of posts to do! They're so fun! This first post is the End of the Year Book Tag, and the original tag can be found here.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #446: Well, That Didn't Happen

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Sunday Post #482: Getting Ready

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2026 Reading Challenges

I don't know why I do this to myself, but I overdid it with the challenges again 😅 But they're so fun! I can't help it 😆

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 5) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 5

Series: Cells at Work! #5

Previous books in this series: Cells at Work! #1 | Cells at Work! #2 | Cells at Work! #3 | Cells at Work! #4

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: November 2017

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Purchaed ebook

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Synopsis: THE GUTS TO GET THE JOB DONE

Life’s not easy for a workaday cell, and amid all the hustle and bustle it takes to keep the human body going, it can be hard to know who’s an enemy and who’s a friend. You might think all germs are bad, but it turns out some bacteria aren’t just friendly, they’re downright essential (not to mention cuddly)! In fact, when an old nemesis returns, it might just be those friendly, cuddly bacteria that help save the day. The saga of life inside you continues!

My rating: ★★★★☆

In this week’s episode of Cells at Work! 😆 we are looking at H. Pylori, angiogenic shift, Cytokines, harmful bacteria, and the return of the cancer cells...

End of the Year/Vacation TBR

I am going on vacation in a week and the thing I always pack first is my books 😆 Last time I went on vacation I took like 5 books with me and finished exactly ZERO 😂 To be fair, I finished an ebook on the plane, and then I read Dungeon Crawler Carl on and off while over there, but otherwise, I didn't read much. Knowing this, am I still going to pack an inordinate amount of books that will probably not be read? Yes!

Review: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation (Vol. 3) by Misaki, Momochi, & Sando

Title: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation: Volume 3

Series: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #3

Previous books in this series: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #1 | A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #2

Author: Misaki

Artists: Momochi, Sando

Genre: YA, manga, fantasy, adventure

Publication date: April 2021

Published by: TOKYOPOP

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: fter defeating the underground dragon and finishing up their business in the mercantile city of Marcade, Lizel and Gil resume their journey, having promised Judge's grandfather to protect Judge along the way. But danger soon catches up to them when a strange group of bandits called the Forky Gang attacks in the middle of the night! It quickly becomes clear that someone is targeting Lizel... but who could it be, and for what reason?

As always, former noble and current adventurer Lizel takes all new developments in stride in his usual, laid-back fashion. He's celebrating his promotion from a simple E-rank to a D-rank adventurer — and setting his sights on ranking up again soon!

My rating: ★★★★☆

I really enjoyed this volume in the series! One thing in particular that I loved about is that we got this sort of flashback moment to Lizel’s homeworld and we got to see his friends over there reacting to his disappearance! And we sort of have a better(ish) understanding of what happened. We don’t know exactly what caused Lizel to transport to this parallel world, but we have a little bit of an idea. I am SO excited to find out more! I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but both Lizel’s world and the world he appeared in have bits of magic here and there, so I’m really looking forward to learning more about that.

2025 Bookish Prediction Tag *Update*

Back in February I did this fun tag and I wanted to come back to it to see if my predictions came true! This tag was created by Book Princess Reviews.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #445: Disappointed

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Sunday Post #481: Birthday Weekend

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3 Bookish Things I Learned About Myself in 2025

This is one of my favorite posts to do at the end of the year! And I always do them on my birthday. Lol. I just feel like that's appropriate, you know, looking back and reflecting on the year. (It's very convenient that my birthday is at the end of the year, too 😆) And here is the post from last year, if anyone is interested.

Review: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation (Vol. 2) by Misaki, Momochi, & Sando

Title: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation: Volume 2

Series: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #2

Previous book in this series: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation #1

Author: Misaki

Artists: Momochi, Sando

Genre: YA, manga, fantasy, adventure

Publication date: December 2020

Published by: TOKYOPOP

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: After their first successful adventure together, Lizel has officially formed a party with his guard and companion, the famous adventurer Gil. A renowned swordsman known by the moniker Single Stroke for his ability to take down any enemy with just one swipe, Gil has promised to protect Lizel as they become an official part of the adventurer's guild — and the two are already making waves!

Lizel's charming personality has earned him a few friends by now, among them a young appraiser named Judge, the grandson of a rich merchant from the mercantile capital of Marcade. When he asks them to accompany him as guards on a trip to visit his grandfather, Lizel happily accepts the opportunity to sightsee and explore in such a famous country. Gil, on the other hand, is more excited about seeing if there are any super-strong monsters to fight in Marcade's Labyrinth. It's time for the newly-formed party to prove their mettle!

My rating: ★★★★☆

In this volume of A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation, we have Lizel and Gil traveling to a different country, Marcade. There, he meets more interesting people, explores the country, and even goes on a quest in an underground labyrinth. And it was SO fun! I am really enjoying this series!

From Trying to Get Over a Reading Slump to Trying to Complete Reading Challenges

I have been in an awful reading slump all year, and I have been doing all sorts of things to get out of it. The last thing I tried ended up turning into me actively trying to complete reading challenges as opposed to doing so passively. Lol.

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 4) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 4

Series: Cells at Work! #4

Previous books in this series: Cells at Work! #1 | Cells at Work! #2 | Cells at Work! #3

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: May 2017

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just trying to get her deliveries finished. Fortunately, she's not alone... she's got a whole human body's worth of cells ready to help out! The mysterious white blood cell, the buff and brash killer T cell, the nerdy neuron, even the cute little platelets -- everyone's got to come together if they want to keep you healthy!

My rating: ★★★★★

In volume 4 of Cells at Work! we take a look at staph, Dengue Fever, hypovolemic shock, and Peyer’s Patch.

The Firsts of 2025 Book Tag

This is a tag I've been doing yearly for a couple years now, and I just really enjoy it. (Here's the one from last year.) It's always fun to look back at the books I read early on in the year. The idea for this post originated at girlxoxo.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #444: A Good, and A Not So Good

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Sunday Post #480: Cooking Rant (Sorry)

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Monthly Wrap-Up: November 2025

I have been feeling a lot better mental health-wise, and you can tell! My reading is up, I'm actually enjoying my books, and I even started writing and posting reviews again! It's been a rough year, but I am trying to let go of things I can't control. There's really no use winding myself up about such things. So I'm just living life and finding things to do that I enjoy. And it also helps that I switched birth control to one that hasn't been giving me completely awful side effects. Lol.

All that being said, this month I read 7 books, which is a total of 2331 pages (about 200 pages MORE than last month!)

• 6 were full-length novels, and 1 manga
• I started 1 series and finished none 😅
• 4 were part of a series, and 3 were standalones
• All 7 were finished copies
• 5 were physical books, and 2 were ebooks
• 4 were 5-star reads (!!!), 1 was 4.5, 1 was 4 stars, and 1 was a 3-star read
• 5 were traditionally published, and 2 were indie published
• 4 were by authors I've previously read, and 3 were new to me
• 6 were adult books, and 1 was YA
• 6 were fiction, and 1 was non-fiction
• 1 was sci-fi, 1 action, 1 high fantasy, 2 horror, 1 self-help, and 1 cozy mystery

Review: She Waits for You Beyond the Dark (Death Games #2) by Kristen Simmons

Title: She Waits for You Beyond the Dark

Series: Death Games #2

Previous book in this series: Find Him Where You Left Him Dead

Author: Kristen Simmons

Genre: YA, horror, Japanese mythology

Publication date: March 11th 2025

Published by: Tor Teen

Source: eARC for review from publishers via Netgalley

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Synopsis: "Death is not an ending, it’s simply the next chapter. Do not be afraid to turn the page..."

It’s been one month since Ian’s reunited friends escaped the hellish game of Meido and saved him. The survivors may have sealed the gate to the world of the dead shut and destroyed Empress Izanami, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still reeling over the challenges they endured. Trying to relax back in the world of the living, they take solace in the fact that they rescued Ian from the nightmare that tried to steal him away. But there’s just one problem—Ian didn’t come home alone.

The empress—now possessing Ian's heart—hitched a ride into their world and the only way to free Ian from her grasp is to find three artifacts for her, sacred objects which have been hidden across many realms. Unwilling to leave Ian behind a second time, his friends dive into a new deadly game, with terrifying challenges that not only test their mettle, but demand sacrifices—including their very lives.

If they don’t retrieve the empress’s artifacts, Ian will be lost forever, but if they do, it could be the end of their world as they know it.

My rating: ★★★★☆

I have been looking forward to reading this book since I finished the previous book (that cliffhanger!), but my mood was not cooperating. Hence why we are here now, almost a year after I got this book 😅 But I enjoyed it... once I got to it. Lol.

Review: If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry

Title: If Looks Could Kill

Author: Julie Berry

Genre: YA, historical fantasy, Greek mythology, thriller

Publication date: September 16th 2025

Published by: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Source: eARC for review from publishers via Netgalley

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Synopsis: From Printz Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling author Julie Berry, a true-crime-nail-biter-turned-mythic-odyssey pitting Jack the Ripper against Medusa. A defiant love song to sisterhood, a survivors’ battle cry, and a romantic literary tour de force laced with humor.

It’s autumn 1888, and Jack the Ripper is on the run. As London police close in, he flees England for New York City seeking new victims. But a primal force of female vengeance has had enough. With serpents for hair and a fearsome gaze, an awakened Medusa is hunting for one thing: Jack.

And other dangers lurk in Manhattan’s Bowery. Salvation Army volunteers Tabitha and Pearl discover that a girl they once helped has been forced to work in a local brothel. Tabitha’s an upstate city girl with a wry humor and a thirst for adventure, while farmgirl Pearl takes everything with stone-cold seriousness. Their brittle partnership is tested as they team up with an aspiring girl reporter and a handsome Irish bartender to mount a rescue effort, only to find their fates entwine with Medusa’s and Jack’s.

My rating: ★★★★☆

The moment I discovered this book, I knew I needed to read it because what do you mean this is basically Medusa vs. Jack the Ripper?! Yeah, I needed this in my brain asap. Lol. And I really enjoyed it!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #443: Mistborn Hyperfocus

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Sunday Post #479: Reading. That's It.

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Review: Dark Quasar Reckoning (Friends of a Former Space Janitor #3) by Julia Huni

Title: Dark Quasar Reckoning

Series: Friends of a Former Space Janitor #3

Previous books in this series: Dark Quasar Rising (#1) | Dark Quasar Ignites (#2)

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, sci-fi, adventure

Publication date: October 22nd 2025

Published by: IPH Media

Source: eARC for review from author

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Synopsis: Political drama. A rogue AI. And a coup with grandma at the helm.

Special Agent Lindsay "Vanti" Fioravanti and her crew thought their mission to Leweian space was complete. But when their AI shuttle Helva—presumed lost forever—calls for help, they are pulled into a planetary rebellion orchestrated by their shipmate Leo’s grandmother.

With friends kidnapped, loyalties tested, and her Hadriana caat stirring up trouble, Vanti has one job: survive the galaxy’s most dysfunctional family reunion and get her crew out alive.

Dark Quasar Reckoning—a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud space adventure where high-tech espionage meets family drama, and the only thing more dangerous than a galactic coup is listening to the caat.

My rating: ★★★★☆

A megalomanic wannabe empress and a self-aware Al. That is not a good combination.

I was really looking forward to this book because on this mission, Vanti sought out help from Nick and Katie Li! These characters are from a spinoff book called Luna City Limited: The Phoenix and Katie Li. It was a lot of fun with lots of spying! Anyway, I love a good crossover, which is why I was very excited to read this! And it was so much fun! I really enjoyed it!

Review: Robber's Road (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #22) by J.L. Bryan

Title: Robber's Road

Series: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #22

Previous books in this series: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper (#1) | Cold Shadows (#2) | The Crawling Darkness (#3) | Terminal (#4) | House of Whispers #5 | Maze of Souls #6 | Lullaby (#7) | The Keeper (#8) | The Tower (#9) | The Monster Museum (#10) | Fire Devil (#11) | The Necromancer's Library (#12) | The Trailwalker (#13) | Midnight Movie (#14) | The Lodge (#15) | Cabinet Jack (#16) | Fallen Wishes (#17) | Sunset House (#18) | The Funtime Show (#19) | Miracle Mountain (#20) | Mortuary Manor (#21)

Author: J.L. Bryan

Genre: Adult, paranormal, horror

Publication date: September 24th 2025

Published by: J.L. Bryan

Source: eARC for review from author

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Synopsis: According to legend, a ghostly car haunts the old, rarely traveled road twisting through the woods outside town. Those who wish to see it must follow three rules: drive at night, turn off all the lights inside and outside the car, and silence the car's radio or sound system.

Driving in darkness and silence, navigating only by the light of the moon and the stars, generations of teenagers and other reckless thrill seekers have dared each other into trying to see the legendary car. Some have crashed and died, only adding to the road's stories of danger and death.

New problems bring paranormal investigators Ellie Jordan and Stacey Tolbert racing to the scene, where they face a crash course in how to stop a lethal, yet somehow beloved, supernatural legend before it drags more innocent lives across the finish line.

My rating: ★★★★★

It had been so long since I read an Ellie Jordan book. I was really missing her so this book came out at just the right time! And we got another good case! This book had everything: haunted roads, robbers, moonshine runners, and, of course, dumb dares. Lol.

Review: Only Rogue Actions (Galactic Bonds #5) by Jennifer Estep

Title: Only Rogue Actions

Series: Galactic Bonds #5

Previous books in this series: Only Bad Options (#1) | Only Good Enemies (#2) | Only Hard Problems (#3) | Only Cold Depths (#4)

Author: Jennifer Estep

Genre: Adult, sci-fi, fantasy

Publication date: October 14th 2025

Published by: Jennifer Estep

Source: eARC for review from author

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Synopsis: A WOMAN WHO DREAMS OF THE FUTURE...

Once upon a time, I was Vesper Quill, a lowly lab rat using my seer magic and engineering skills to repair broken appliances at a Regal-owned corporation. These days, I’m one of the most infamous and wanted fugitives in the Archipelago Galaxy, along with Kyrion Caldaren, my partner.

Kyrion and I are hiding out on a distant planet when we are offered a chance to train at a prestigious facility in hopes of better understanding our truebond, the psionic connection that lets us share thoughts, feelings, skills, and more.

Mastering our magic is the only way we can hope to defeat our many enemies and make my dreams of a safe future a reality, so Kyrion and I accept the invitation. But evil forces are at work, and our training exercise is not what it seems, plunging us both into another deadly situation with only bad options.

A MAN WHO CAN’T ESCAPE HIS PAST...

I’ve always been Kyrion Caldaren, a Regal lord with telekinesis, telepathy, telempathy, and other powerful psionic abilities. I might have gone rogue from the Arrows, the Imperium’s elite warriors, but my fighting skills are as sharp and deadly as ever.

Vesper Quill and I need help with our truebond, so we agree to participate in a rigorous training exercise designed to test the depths of our connection. But a new enemy has other plans, and we’re soon separated and confronted with one dangerous obstacle after another.

But my love for Vesper is stronger than any forces set against us, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make my way back to her—and kill anyone who gets in my way.

My rating: ★★★★⯪

This is one of my favorite series because I love the blend of sci-fi and fantasy... and this is also by one of my favorite authors 😆

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #442: Fantasy Detour

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Sunday Post #478: Where Did the Week Go?

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Review: Mortuary Manor (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #21) by J.L. Bryan

Title: Mortuary Manor

Series: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #21

Previous books in this series: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper (#1) | Cold Shadows (#2) | The Crawling Darkness (#3) | Terminal (#4) | House of Whispers #5 | Maze of Souls #6 | Lullaby (#7) | The Keeper (#8) | The Tower (#9) | The Monster Museum (#10) | Fire Devil (#11) | The Necromancer's Library (#12) | The Trailwalker (#13) | Midnight Movie (#14) | The Lodge (#15) | Cabinet Jack (#16) | Fallen Wishes (#17) | Sunset House (#18) | The Funtime Show (#19) | Miracle Mountain (#20)

Author: J.L. Bryan

Genre: Adult, paranormal, horror

Publication date: October 2024

Published by: J.L. Bryan

Source: Purchased ebook

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Synopsis: Come get scared... to death!

Open now through Halloween, Mortuary Manor is a walk-through haunted house offering frights and fun for those seeking a serious scare. The dead have taken over this lunatic labyrinth of a funeral home that's absolutely guaranteed to make you scream! (No refunds.)

Don't forget to visit our ghoulish gift shop and supernatural snack stand, if you dare!

UPDATE: This attraction is temporarily closed. Rumors of strange disturbances and injuries to our valued customers and scare actors have been greatly exaggerated, but we've brought in local experts to help with the recent problems. We'll reopen as soon as possible, and we'll be thrilled to resume tormenting you with the most terrific terrors anywhere in the greater Savannah area.

My rating: ★★★★★

I loved this book so much! I mean, I love this series in general, so it's really not that surprising. Lol. But in this book, it's Halloween season and Ellie and Stacey are investigating a haunted haunted house!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #441: The Supernatural Vibes Continue

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Sunday Post #477: Some Good Things, Some Bad

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