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Good evening, everyone. I'm Leslie Monster, and this is Nightline. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: narfna's Quick Questions interview.)

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“There’s an old rule of thumb in prisons. Actually, it’s more of a life lesson. Always know what you’re walking into. Dark corners can be danger points.”

Dark Corners (Rachel Krall, #2) by Megan Goldin

November 21, 2023 by narfna Leave a Comment

This is probably a three, three and a half star read, objectively (if there even is such a thing). It’s a little rushed, a little flawed, a little incomplete-feeling. But it hit me at the exact right time and mindset, so I had a great time and I read it super fast. The second book to feature Goldin’s podcasting reporter, Rachel Krall, Dark Corners kicks off when she is summoned to Florida by the FBI to meet with Terence Bailey, who is 48 hours away from being […]

Filed Under: Mystery, Suspense Tagged With: Dark Corners, influencers, Megan Goldin, mystery, narfna, Podcasts, Rachel Krall, serial killers, thrillers

narfna's CBR15 Review No:134 · Genres: Mystery, Suspense · Tags: Dark Corners, influencers, Megan Goldin, mystery, narfna, Podcasts, Rachel Krall, serial killers, thrillers ·
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‘Hi! I’m Your Birthday Twin!’ A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

November 21, 2023 by narfna Leave a Comment

If this would have been told entirely in mixed media format, I probably would have given it the fifth star. But as is, it was just a really good read. This is going to be one of those annoying reviews where I tell you to go in knowing as little as possible. Generally, it’s about the fallout when two women born on the same day in the same hospital meet again on their 45th birthday and develop a very unique relationship. Alix is a podcast […]

Filed Under: Mystery, Suspense Tagged With: Lisa Jewell, murder, mystery, narfna, None of This Is True, Podcasts, Suspense, thrillers

narfna's CBR15 Review No:133 · Genres: Mystery, Suspense · Tags: Lisa Jewell, murder, mystery, narfna, None of This Is True, Podcasts, Suspense, thrillers ·
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The vibes of Castlevania plus queer polyamorous vampires.

Silver Under Nightfall (Reaper, #1) by Rin Chupeco

November 21, 2023 by narfna Leave a Comment

If you’re here for the vibes, you will like this book. I was indeed here for those vibes. I like Castlevania. I like queerness and sexiness. I like a darker fantasy. I like conflicted main characters. But there really isn’t anything here for someone to grab onto if you need more than vibes. I am a little sad to say that it was a more shallow reading experience than I was expecting. I’m saying shallow but clearly I enjoyed myself, with a four star rating. […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: #fantasy, narfna, Polyamory, reaper, Rin Chupeco, Silver Under Nightfall, vampire hunters, vampires

narfna's CBR15 Review No:132 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: #fantasy, narfna, Polyamory, reaper, Rin Chupeco, Silver Under Nightfall, vampire hunters, vampires ·
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For those of you wanted Babel to be even more intense.

Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

November 20, 2023 by narfna Leave a Comment

I wanted to make sure to actually write a review for this one, because I want more people to be reading it. Everyone who read Babel last year should also read this. Like, ASAP. I’m sure this review is about to be trash because I tend to babble when I attempt to sum up how good this book is, or go on too long, but I’m going to try anyway, because it was such an immersive and satisfying reading experience. Our main character is Sciona, […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: #fantasy, Blood Over Bright Haven, dark academia, indie fantasy, M.L. Wang, narfna, read harder challenge 2023, self published, Urban Fantasy

narfna's CBR15 Review No:131 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: #fantasy, Blood Over Bright Haven, dark academia, indie fantasy, M.L. Wang, narfna, read harder challenge 2023, self published, Urban Fantasy ·
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An absolutely excellent horror novel that deals with disability, postpartum depression, marriage, income inequality, and never feeling like you quite belong.

Nestlings by Nat Cassidy

November 18, 2023 by narfna Leave a Comment

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC. It hasn’t affected the contents of my review. My initial thoughts as posted to GR upon reading the summary: “biTe mArKs oN tHe bAbY”. You can tell by the funky usage of capitals that I was very intrigued and disturbed by this book’s possible contents. And it turns out my excitement/interest radar wasn’t wrong. This was fantastic, in a horrible, creepy, bugnuts and all kinds of fuckery sort of way. The general premise here is inspired […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Horror Tagged With: ARCs, audiobooks, Cassandra Campbell, creature feature, horror, Jewish characters, Jewish folklore, narfna, Nat Cassidy, Nestlings

narfna's CBR15 Review No:129 · Genres: Audiobooks, Horror · Tags: ARCs, audiobooks, Cassandra Campbell, creature feature, horror, Jewish characters, Jewish folklore, narfna, Nat Cassidy, Nestlings ·
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Ahhh, shut up I just love this, okay?

The Shadow Cabinet (Her Majesty's Royal Coven, #2) by Juno Dawson

November 18, 2023 by narfna Leave a Comment

Been putting off this review since July, because sometimes you just like a book too much. I am right about this! Also I’m just really impressed by this book, and I wanted to make sure I did it justice, which is just way too much pressure for a book review. Can’t handle that, procrastination is the solution. It’s so rare for a second book in a series to get better, but this one does. It continued with everything I loved from the first book, got […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: #fantasy, contemporary fantasy, her majesty's royal coven, juno dawson, LGBTQIA, narfna, the shadow cabinet, trans author

narfna's CBR15 Review No:130 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: #fantasy, contemporary fantasy, her majesty's royal coven, juno dawson, LGBTQIA, narfna, the shadow cabinet, trans author ·
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