The Wild Dead- Carrie Vaughn

The second book in the Bannerless series, The Wild Dead follows investigator Enid as she seemingly becomes the post-fall worlds leading murder detective. When Enid and her new partner, Teeg, set off on a simple case the town they are visiting stumbles across a young woman who had been brutally murdered. It is clear this girl has come from the wild and is not part of their society. Enid is determined not to leave this young woman’s death unsolved and will put her own life at risk to get justice for the victim.

The Wild Dead is 264 pages and took me five days to read.

I’m giving this story a 3 out of 5. I really enjoy reading about the world the author has built and love Enid determination to see that justice is met.

Thank you to Mariner for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

In The Vines-Shannon Kirk

Mop hasn’t spoken to her favorite aunt, Liv, since her mom disappeared in a horrific accident two years ago. The time has come for Mop to face Liv after feeling wholly abandoned by the one person she thought would always be there for her. But when Mop arrives at Liv’s beloved house, very strange things start to happen and aren’t quite adding up. Why hasn’t Liv spoken yo Mop in two years and what in the world is she hiding?

In The Vines is 268 pages long and took me three days to read.

I’m giving this book a 4 out of 5! The twists and turns in this book!! Omg! I just loved every minute of this creepy story and had the hardest time putting it down at night. I HIGHLY recommend this book, especially if you’re a fan of super suspenseful thrillers!

Thank you Thomas & Mercer for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Bannerless-Carrie Vaughn

Post apocalyptic crime solving?!? Yesssssss!

Enid has only known life after The Fall, when the entire world lost technology as we know it. Those whose survived rebuilt the best they could but it now resembles something along the 1800s (with the exception of solar cars!!!). There are many new rules in this new world including earning the right to reproduce. Due to these new rules there is much less crime but Enid is an investigator which is their version of police. When Enid and her partner Thomas are called to investigate a mysterious death, they will encounter much more than hostility from the town they were called to.

Bannerless is 272 pages long and took me three days to read.

I really enjoyed reading this book and am giving it a 3 out of 5! The world Vaughn has built is a lovely reflection of our world. But I mostly loved Enid and her curiosity for the world around her.

Thank you Mariner Books for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Anomaly-Michael Rutger

A cross between Indiana Jones and X-Files?!? Count me in!

When a group of myth busters that have a very popular YouTube channel go on an expedition to find a possibly fictitious cave in the Grand Canyon, chaos ensues. Caves are creepy enough on their own but when you see what these characters see….

The Anomaly is 338 pages long and took me three days to read.

I’m giving this book a 4 out of 5. It was super creepy and scared me but it completely kept me hooked and I had to know how it ended. I will absolutely be recommending this book to others especially if they are fans of adventure and aren’t scared of a little gore.

Thank you Grand Central Publishing for sending me a copy of this book!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Salt Lane- William Shaw

We’re currently remodeling our bathroom and have been lucky enough to stay with my in laws! I want to introduce Brogun, the black lab, who wasn’t totally thrilled about doing a photo shoot but is such a good boy that he let me snap some pics!

Detective Sergeant Alexandra Cupidi is no nonsense. She does her job and she does it well. After being transferred to a much smaller precinct, she has to deal with the rumors that followed her from London. Determined to not let anything slip her up, she is put on the case of murder of an older woman. When several more deaths follow with a similar M.O., she knows she is just the woman for the job.

Salt Lane is 450 pages long and took me 5 days to read.

I really loved this book. I’m giving this book a 4 out of 5 because Alex feels like a real person that you’d know and be super intimidated of in real life but would really want to be friends with. I will absolutely be reading more books with her as the main character and recommend you do the same!

Thank you Mulholland Books for sending me a copy!!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Mightier Than The Sword- Drew Callander & Alana Harrison

Growing up I always enjoyed “choose your own adventures” but never did I really feel like I was part of the story. Mightier Than The Sword is a fun change of pace. In this super fun book, you are trapped in Astorya and have to write your way out! Your trusted pal, Manteau, helps you along on your adventure to survive the terrible queen. This book is for 8 years and up and is snarky, punny and overall a really fun book. I will absolutely be sending my friend’s kiddos this book.

Please let me know what you think of it!

Thank you Penguin for Young Readers for allowing me to review this treat of a story!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Any Man- Amber Tamblyn

This book is upsetting and may not be suitable for all readers. That being said, I freaking loved it.

Any Man is a terrifying story of a female serial rapist. But more importantly it shows how the victims of her horrific crimes cope with being male victims in a world where sexual assault victims aren’t always believed. While this story could give you nightmares, I believe it is more of a meditation on how victims are treated and how they survive post-attack.

Any Man is 269 pages and took me one day to read.

I said it in the opening paragraph but I loved this book. I’m giving it a 4 out of 5 for the much needed point of view. This book will be staying with me for a long time.

Thank you Harper for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey