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These are my reads for October.

Reading The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes again gave me a chance to notice things that I missed the first time. Just like the first time I read this book, the chemistry between Rohan and Savannah and Grayson and Lyra was great. But I was able to see a lot more in the little moments between characters because I already knew the plot. Overall, this was a good refresher before reading the newest book.

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix was two star read for me because the gruesome body horror was too much for me. I did like that he wrote about topics, such as misconceptions about housewives and the ‘simplicity’ of their roles.

Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes was such a great continuation to Grayson and Lyra’s story. The development between Rohan and Savannah was also amazing. However, Gigi’s character development was my favorite part. I love how she is known as a bubbly person, but deep down, she always feels inferior to her twin sister, and her bubbly personality is just a way to distract others from this. This is such a contrast to Savannah’s cold exterior that hides her own insecurities. I can't wait to read the next book!

I re-read Assistant to the Villain and Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer and loved it as much as the first time. I can't wait to read the newest book in the series, Accomplice to the Villain in November.
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Been making my way through Rachel Harrison's books, after I received one in a book subscription box a while back. I just finished Play Nice, which has a similar premise to Grady Hendrix's How to Sell a Haunted House; a parent dies, kids are left with a house to sell, fractured family relationships, etc.
Just like with Grady Hendrix's How to Sell a Haunted House, I really liked how the author used the haunted house as a way to explore fucked up family dynamics and trauma. I've come to realize that I much prefer when the 'classic' horror elements in a story are merely vessels for the horrors of real life taking place in the same story. There are a couple of authors out there who do this well, and Rachel Harrison is definitely one of them. It's what makes her books so compelling and, even though I would almost describe her work as Goosebumps for adults, not as gimmicky and cringy as they could easily also have been. I have so far read Black Sheep, Cackle, and Play Nice from her, and I think Play Nice is my favorite so far. Black Sheep was probably my least favorite, but still a solid 4/5 stars. I would recommend her work if you're looking for something a bit more lighthearted, but still with a solid story and good writing.

[Images show the covers of Rachel Harrison's books Black Sheep, Cackle, and Play Nice]

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