Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


Comforting message but … (it’s definitely me, not you, novellas)

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

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These were rereads for me but I likely wouldn’t have chosen to revisit this world if they hadn’t been the selection for the Buffering podcast’s book club for April. I like Becky Chambers but prefer her Wayfarers series, and I enjoyed these novellas the first time round, though i preferred the first … [Read more]

's CBR18 Review No:34 · Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction · Tags: , , , , ·

Second chance romance, Harlem Renaissance History and Mental Health

Score by Kennedy Ryan

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Kennedy Ryan mentioned in her acknowledgments that she considers this series to be “an entire series that focused on the Harlem Renaissance, or that set women fighting for their significance and their own wellness at the center,” and Score follows in Reel’s footsteps, switching from physical health … [Read more]

's CBR18 Review No:32 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: , , , , ·

I don’t think I’d want to be trapped in a giant empanada

Shrunkation by Janine Amesta

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3.5 stars This was an ARC I received from the author, Janine Amesta. My opinions are my own. Catalina and Trey's marriage is in trouble. Catalina is exhausted from her demanding work, nearing burnout, and incapable of forgetting some foolish and hurtful things Trey said to her months ago. … [Read more]

's CBR18 Review No:34 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ·

I have a new hobby

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

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I'm not sure if it was because I was getting older or my interests just shifted, but back in 2019 I suddenly became fascinated with birding. It felt like a whole new world opened up simply because I started paying attention. Now that I have a dog, I spend more time walking her than going out with my … [Read more]

's CBR18 Review No:18 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Featured, Non-Fiction · Tags: ·

All this gore and good for her friendship just warmed my lil heart. (The cats helped.)

Dead Weight by Hildur Knútsdóttir, translated by Mary Robinette Kowal

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Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC. It hasn't affected the contents of my review. I was sitting here thinking about how I should rate this, and I just really, really enjoyed myself, so I'm rounding this 4.5 star book up to five. Perhaps it is because there are two cats in here … [Read more]

's CBR18 Review No:13 · Genres: Audiobooks, Featured, Horror, Suspense · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ·

You First by Caroline Kepnes

You First by Caroline Kepnes

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Please note that I received this via NetGalley. This did not affect my rating or review. There was zero need for this book. I have zero idea why it was written unless Caroline Kepnes wanted to really write about Sex and the City. All this book does is make you hate Joe some more. There's no … [Read more]

's CBR18 Review No:42 · Genres: Mystery, Suspense · Tags: , , ·


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