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This is it. The book that will either bind me to Schwab forever or shatter the bond completely.

(Don’t) Call Mum | Book Review Despite its atmospheric tension, (Don't) Call Mum disappoints with a rushed ending, lacking the emotional depth typical of Wesolowski's work.

Just dropped my review of (Don’t) Call Mum by Matt Wesolowski—short, eerie, atmospheric… but this one didn’t quite land for me. Still worth a look if you're a fan of creeping dread. Full review’s on the blog + Goodreads now.

#bookreview #horrorbooks #booksky

I collect books like I’m gonna live forever. Haven’t read a single Rook & Rose yet, but I own them. Special edition.

The Riftwar Saga is next. Pray for my shelves. Or don’t. They knew what they signed up for.

April wrap-up: decent reading month, all things considered. The world’s a mess and Expedition 33 devoured my reading hours. But hey, still read some bangers.

The Crimson Fire is the book of the month for sure 🔥

💕💕 Thank you so much Abel. The book is great. I loved your characters quite a lot.

The Crimson Fire | Book Review The Crimson Fire opens with a punch and I mean that literally and narratively. The first two parts (there are 6 parts in the novel) set the tone, sharp and fast, and I was immediately in. I’ve seen some reviews say the story starts a little slow and takes time to pick up, but honestly? I never felt that. The pacing worked for me right from the beginning.

Just finished @monteroauthor.bsky.social 's The Crimson Fire and damn what a debut. Sharp, political, layered, and way too real when it comes to mother-daughter trauma 😅

Full review’s up, but TL;DR: I’m in. Bring on book two. 🔥

The Staircase In The Woods Chuck Wendig has a real knack for blending horror with something quieter and more emotional underneath, and The Staircase in the Woods definitely leans into that. It kicks off with a setup I personally never get tired of; estranged childhood friends returning as adults to confront something terrible they did long ago. (One of my favorite tropes, no surprise.) But Wendig takes this familiar setup and transforms it into something far more profound: a haunting meditation on friendship, regret and the inescapable grip of the past.

The Staircase in the Woods by @chuckwendig.bsky.social is eerie, emotional, and full of creeping dread. If you like your horror with heart (and haunting staircases), keep an eye out. It's out April 29. Blog review is up!

#booksky #horrorfiction

I really enjoyed the last 20%, but Pawn’s Gambit was the first Rob J. Hayes book that didn’t work for me. It didn’t come close to matching the magic of Never Die and even as an audiobook, I had to push myself to finish. I’ll definitely keep going with the series, but this one let me down. #booksky

Slowly making my way through The Crimson Fire and it already punches hard and there are gods involved. Definitely hooked. What’s everyone reading this weekend? #booksky #currentlyreading

Thank you! That means the world. It was an absolute pleasure to read and write about. I'll be recommending this one for a long time.

To Those Willing To Drown | Book Review “To Those Willing To Drown” intertwines two timelines, exploring grief and sacrifice through a haunting, myth-filled narrative set by Torch Lake.

Just finished To Those Willing To Drown by @markmatthews.bsky.social and wow.

💀 Bleak, eerie, violent
🌊 Full of myth, grief, and teeth
🖤 Beautiful in the worst (best?) ways
200 pages of “what did I just go through” and I regret nothing.

#booksky #bookreview

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Discovered last night that my husband, the man I share a home and Netflix account with, has never seen Misery.
I took vows, but not for this.
We’re correcting this mistake now.

17% into To Those Willing To Drown and it’s already awesome. Pretty sure this will be one of my top reads of the year.

Faithbreaker | Book Review Faithbreaker successfully concludes the Fallen Gods trilogy, offering satisfying character arcs, engaging politics, and emotional weight despite some pacing issues.

Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner @hanfrankan.bsky.social is a beautifully crafted finale to the Fallen Gods trilogy. Emotional payoff? Check. Found family? Check. Political intrigue, gods, and heartbreak? Also check.

Skedi remains the GOAT.

Full review is up #booksky

*insert Dungeon Crawler Carl narrator voice here*
NEEEEW ARRIVALS!!

“If It Mentions Trump or COVID Again, I’m Done Buying Stephen King Books”—the book arrived today.

2025 hit me so hard, I completely forgot to watch the new season of From. I started it yesterday and I've already watched seven episodes. It honestly makes me sad that it's still this underrated.

I am currently not available but I'll be in June.

I'm not against romance—it can definitely be part of the story, no problem. It even adds a nice bit of flavor. But if romance is the main focus, I usually prefer not to read it.

Oh here is fine, I also have Twitter account with the same name. That also works.

Hi!

Bluesky : iremslibrary.bsky.social
Blog : peek-a-book.blog

I usually read and review SFF and horror, and sometimes mystery/thrillers. I don’t do romantasy, at all. I’m fine with all formats, but since I live in Istanbul, receiving physical copies is pretty much a dream because of the cost...

My pleasure 💕 Thank you for the beautiful book

A Palace Near The Wind | Book Review Liu Lufeng of the Wind People embarks on a mission to assassinate a king, highlighting family, tradition, and progress in Ai Jiang's novella.

Just shared my review of A Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang!

It’s haunting, poetic, and full of potential. But also left me a little adrift. I wanted more time in this world, more depth, more everything. Still, I’m intrigued.

#Booksky Thoughts are up on the blog:

Gorgeous!!

Good casting (I’m guessing he’s playing the dad? 👀)

The book was alright. I gave it 3⭐. It was tamer than I’d hoped, but it has great movie potential.

Pretty sure I didn’t review it yet. I really should

I should’ve started reading Faithbreaker two weeks ago. But better late than never, right?

I’ve only read about 15% so far, but it’s going well. I think it’s going to be better than Sunbringer.

#currentlyreading #booksky

Thank you ❤️ First time losing a pet. It sucks.

March reading wrap-up! I was gonna read more, but then one of our cats died and the president jailed his biggest rival on the same damn day (Hi, from Istanbul). So I’ve mostly been grieving and defending democracy. 2025, please chill, I’m so tired.

I did read some really good books though #booksky

A Drop Of Corruption : No Second Book Syndrome | Book Review A Drop of Corruption is the follow-up to 2024’s The Tainted Cup and the second installment in Robert Jackson Bennett’s Shadow of the Leviathan series. We’re once again riding shotgun with Ana and Din as they investigate a murder, this time in the delightfully rotting heart of Yarrowdale. I really enjoyed The Tainted Cup last year, but A Drop of Corruption takes it to the next level.

Just posted my review of A Drop of Corruption on the blog!

Spoiler: I LOVED it. Corrupt cities, brilliant weirdos, killer mystery.

I need the next book like yesterday.

Full thoughts here: A Drop Of Corruption Review

Chuck Wendig's The Staircase In The Woods rules btw. It is eerie, nostalgic, and unexpectedly emotional. A classic horror setup turns into a haunting look at friendship, regret, and the past we can’t escape. Creepy and gripping. Thanks @NetGalley for the ARC! Out on April 29th! #booksky #bookreview

I didn't think it was possible, but Daniel Greene somehow made it even worse 🤦‍♀️