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Whispers of the Storm: 5-Star Book Review
updated
This is the sequel to Whispers of the Storm, one of my favorite reads of 2025, and if you want to know my thoughts on that, or watch my interview with ZB I will link them both after the blurb.
Available for Pre-order now on Amazon. Release date 16th June, 2026
#booktok #indiebook #indieauthors #upcomingbook #coverreveal📕#books #booktube #fantasy#grimdark #2026reads
Blurb:
My execution draws near...
The noose beckons. My days dwindle. And still, my story is unfinished.
Tears are left to be shed. Blood has yet to be spilled. Lend me your ear once more to hear of sins and failures. Of swords and shadows. Of violet lightning and black blood.
For it was I who began the war of the gods.
A moody, banter-laced, violent, and poetic framed story - Z.B. Steele presents Rising Gale, book two of Song of the Damned.#2026reads
Review: Whispers of the Storm
youtu.be/suT0SSSmyjk
Interview: Z.B.Steele
youtu.be/8I4GvN-E5HY
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This is my reading wrap-up for January 2026, 8 books in total to go through including 4 ARC reads.
#readingwrapup #booktubetbr #booktube #smallbooktuber
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro/stats
00:45 - Blessed is the Rot by Sheri Singerling
03:00 - Without a Whisper by Molly Macabre
05:12 - Transformer vol 3 by Daniel Warren Johnson & Jorge Corona
07:32 - Lights Out by Navessa Allen, Narrated by Elena Wolfe/Jacob Morgan
09:35 - Shadow Black by Sebastien De Castell, Narrated by Joe Jameson
11:39 - We Should Not Have Come Here by J.D. Mills
14:11 - Shenandoah Fantastic, edited by James Blakey/Catherine Simpson
16:27 - Immortal Aberration by Calum Lott
19:41 - February tbr
20:46 - Outro
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I am delighted to be able to share the Amazing cover for @calumlott next title, A Dirge for Cascius Part 2, with phenomenal cover art by John Devlin
For more information go to valsollas.com
Available for Pre-order now on Amazon
Release date 16th June, 2026
Blurb:
Fear of the Red Hand cult spreads across the galaxy.
Barely escaping a moon drowned in bloody fire, Cascius and Kirella band together with a trio of revered warriors to uncover the deadly secrets of the elusive killer they hunt.
Pushed deeper into his dark past, into the ruthless menagerie of the Arnorath Covenant, Cascius must confront old wounds, silver-blooded enemies, and the regret of a bitter love, each testing his newfound freedom from his crippling addiction. Meanwhile, Kirella grapples with the scars of his cruel childhood as he is swept up into a galactic conflict beyond his wildest imagination.
Celestial beings stir from their slumber.
Revolution festers between the stars.
Searching amidst all the chaos and sorrow, maybe Cascius and Kirella can finally find some peace.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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I am delighted to be able to share the Amazing cover for @calumlott next title, A Dirge for Cascius Part 2, with phenomenal cover art by John Devlin
For more information go to valsollas.com
Available for Pre-order now on Amazon
Release date 16th June, 2026
Blurb:
Fear of the Red Hand cult spreads across the galaxy.
Barely escaping a moon drowned in bloody fire, Cascius and Kirella band together with a trio of revered warriors to uncover the deadly secrets of the elusive killer they hunt.
Pushed deeper into his dark past, into the ruthless menagerie of the Arnorath Covenant, Cascius must confront old wounds, silver-blooded enemies, and the regret of a bitter love, each testing his newfound freedom from his crippling addiction. Meanwhile, Kirella grapples with the scars of his cruel childhood as he is swept up into a galactic conflict beyond his wildest imagination.
Celestial beings stir from their slumber.
Revolution festers between the stars.
Searching amidst all the chaos and sorrow, maybe Cascius and Kirella can finally find some peace.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
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In 2025 I started my reread of The Wheel of Time series, I managed to get through books 1-4, so here are my thoughts going through the series once again.
#booktube #smallbooktuber #wheeloftime
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:38 - Eye of the World
06:26 - The Great Hunt
14:45 - The Dragon Reborn
22:09 - The Shadow Rising
28:45 - Setting & Character Thoughts
44:03 - Outro
Channels Mentioned:
@Cobaltdragon
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Today we are looking at the draw the world series by M.A Walter (Author of the Specroverse),
I want to say a massive thanks to Mark for supporting the channel and for porviding me early copies of Umbrafell, Karvallan and Zallakar, and I have included some of his links below if you want to find out more.
M.A Walter's Links
youtube.com/@GhostbustersLore
reddit.com/user/dispatchpro2
https://x.com/GhostbustersLor?s=20
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This is my video of my top reads of 2025, with a small reading from each title, each of the books featured I gave a 4.5 stars or above.
#booktube #smallbooktuber #bookrecommendations #topreads
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
4.5 Stars
01:55 - Blood Over Bright Haven
06:40 - Shy Trans Banshee
10:12 - Special Delivery
14:03 - Locks & Keys
17:51 - The Devil in the Woods
21:54 - Toothsucker
4.75 star
25:13 - Hell Follwed With Us
30:08 - Bounty Inc
35:38 - A Dirge for Cascius
5 Stars
39:21 - Diplomacy of the Knife
45:07 - Whispers of the Storm
48:51 - Liminal Monsters
53:08 - Final Word
53:48 - Outro
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This is my Top 20 Fiction Covers BookTag.
I was tagged by @NicolesBookishNook
youtu.be/-MH_z9uOjHI?si=dyMulW7hgl2yA-QB
Tag originally created by @GrammaticusBooks
#booktag #tagtuesday #booktube #smallbooktuber
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This is a reading of Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore. For all those that celebrate it,f rom my house to yours, I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and a Happy Holidays for everyone else.
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This weeks tag video is based on the songs from season One of Hazbin Hotel, I have linked the appropriate song video below each prompt.
#booktag #tagtuesday #booktube #smallbooktuber
This Tag was orginally created by@BookBuds
youtu.be/uTd6y0C6zRE?si=BZpgD95zt2qL5jy_
I have been tagged by:
@NicolesBookishNook
youtu.be/0wWis3yRJTA?si=ebM0ukE8jQ_ZufIL
@bookstalgic
youtu.be/eIBU0nu3P2I?si=89MUYQKnbrPkM7IW
Prompts
1. A book with a RED cover
2. A book with a GREEN cover
3. A book with a GOLD cover or some GOLD accents
4. A book that SPARKLES
5. A book with SNOW or a SNOWMAN on the cover
6. A book with a PINE TREE on the cover
7. A book with a STAR on the cover
8. Bonus! A CHRISTMAS book
9. Tag people and spread holiday cheer!
I tag: - @darkstarsbookcavern @BookWyrm1060
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This weeks tag video is based on the songs from season One of Hazbin Hotel, I have linked the appropriate song video below each prompt.
#booktag #tagtuesday #booktube #smallbooktuber
This Tag was orginally created by Cat @BrewsandReviews
youtu.be/Wg-UxtHHi0w?si=gkup5fLUmMDzYVH0
Prompts
1. Happy Day in Hell: 'Something tells me that today will be a happy day in hell' - Name a relentlessly positive or sunshine character.
youtu.be/OpR6bqau7V0?si=QNLWzyBZhUEwqwZR
2. Hell is Forever: 'Hell is forever whether you like it or not' - Name a character/book that did something heinous you can never forgive them.
youtu.be/H6SL_OpnrCY?si=pA_IeFTa7nDOadV4
3. Stayed Gone: 'It's been seven years.' - Name a book that it feels like you've been waiting seven years for.
youtu.be/6GvbdOL4GXo?si=Esqg1tPTm1iRE4MO
4. Respectless: 'You're long passed trendin'' - Name a book that you love but no one seems to be talking about anymore.
youtu.be/B-dby5wWddQ?si=mdr7ir0zml9S41L4
5. Poison: 'I know it's poison. You're feedin' me poison' - Name a guilty pleasure book/a book that you love that isn't the best written.
youtu.be/OyBY-c4kJ0A?si=EmCOhekHGLW_d-OC
6. Loser, Baby: 'We're all livin' in the same sh*t sandwich' - Name a book with a setting or plot that is terrible for all the characters.
youtu.be/L9_OVd1Ao7M?si=v77NI9K_6VyuQjiK
7. Hell's Greatest Dad: 'It's a little funny, you could almost call me dad' - Name your favourite father or father figure from a book.
youtu.be/sbdadgD_Px8?si=qn2ux02sBJZw-eNj
8. You Didn't Know: 'What are we even talking about?' - Name a book that you read and remember nothing about.
youtu.be/sxburCCEgXw?si=dpf7QArLjCOf78lR
9. Out for Love: 'You'll only stand a chance if you're out for love' - Name a character that would do anything for love.
youtu.be/uKGpaU4ffnk?si=z03-rFkHsVMz7HE_
10. Ready for This: 'Have you ever wanted something that was so clear in your mind that you could taste it?' 'You mean like the taste of human flesh?' - Name a weird book.
youtu.be/us2qgNOpwpw?si=CMS_7mMmzJyBwdPz
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Today is another booktag, only 4 prompts for this one, and I may be slightly more charotic in my answers than normal.
I was tagged by Leslie @booksgurrsandpurrs
Original Tag by Lekden @arockinsamsara (reading from the depths)
The Prompts
Please share a book related to or exemplifying each prompt for you as well.
1. What is your own personal philosophy of reading? (How do you think about reading? What does reading mean to you? How does your reading life affect your non-reading life? etc.)
2. When did you first come to think of yourself as a “Reader?”
3. What are some goals or hopes that you have for your reading life?
4. What is part of your current reading life, right now, that is important or exciting for you?
There is no prompt to tag others, please do anyway!
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Today we have another book tag for, this one being a timely one, which will make more sense if you have seen my livestream from November 30th or my mopup video from December 1st.
This tag was created by Keiron, and I saw this on Kevins channel, links below to their videos/channel.
#booktag #booktalk #tagtuesday #smallbooktuber
@KDbooks
youtu.be/rEIRkGs1jy4?si=KI9XaGC0N6E35ay4
@KevinTowleReads
youtu.be/MTdiJlxD4cw?si=D7D2ZDkx2BjovRhu
Prompts
1. Do you feel obliged to read
2. Numbers aren’t everything… Agree? disagree
3. Do you feel pigeonholed? Do you feel you NEED to make content on certain things?
4. Are you reading for the algorithm…
5. What’s the worst part of content creation for books?
Bonus:
What's the BEST thing about content creation on BookTube
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Everything in here is stuff I covered in my Livestream on November 30th, but with a lot less distraction on my part, so if you couldn't join but wanted to know what we got up to, this is the steamlined version.
#readingupdate #booktube #readingwrapup #channelupdate
Timestamps:
00:00 - Start and Monthly Stats
02:00 - November Reads
18:00 - December TBR
20:00 - Channel Plans/Wind-down
23:38 - Outro
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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It has been 3 years since I started #booktube , so let's talk about it.
#livestream #live #channelupdate #channelanniversary
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Today we have another book tag for, this is the 'My 10 Biggest Books Tag, many thanks to Margaret for tagging me in this, I may have taken some liberties with the term 'big' just to make it more varied and interesting
#booktag #booktalk #tagtuesday #smallbooktuber
@MargaretPinard
youtube.com/live/aVA5qRi-7JE?si=qb2tug6vi1PBe78Y
@hardbooks770
youtu.be/AppYhI3UfH4?si=3uRVgGrXzoUjS4LZ
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#booktube #scifibook #bookreview #bookrecommendations #bookreview
Title: Shy Trans Banshee
Author: Tony Santorella
Release Date: October 2nd 2025
Page Count: Hardback: 309 pages (Reviewed Version)
Also available in Ebook and Audiobook
Synopsis:
Brian, Nik and Darby - three friends practiced in ennui, binge-drinking, hooking up with strangers and fighting supernatural crime (when Brian's not committing it as a werewolf once a month) - have been sent by Abe Van Helsing (yes, one of those Van Helsings) to try to track down a colleague who has gone missing in London. As they putz around the city, following any leads that might help them find their British counterpart, they uncover a clairvoyancy smuggling ring, located right in the heart of the financial district. Who's kidnapping all the fortune tellers in Soho and why? And is it coincidence, fate or something more sinister altogether that Maeve, a timid trans woman taking time out of her job to track down her birth mother, turns up on the gang's doorstep...and has the uncanny ability to know just what's going to happen next?
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:50- Story
02:55 - Characters
07:06 - Setting & Worldbuilding
09:52 - Presentation
13:32 - Final Thoughts
15:37 - Outro
Bored Gay Werewolf Review:
youtu.be/f1HhXWG-_Tw?si=AVqj9MVRVjxlWndv
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#booktube #scifibook #bookreview #bookrecommendations #bookreview
Title: Alpha
Author: K.D. Marchesi
Release Date: November 20th 2025
Page Count: Ebook: 378 pages (Reviewed Version)
ARC Copy received for free in return for an honest review, I just want to say a massive thanks to Kris for providing an ARC for me, if you want to check out his channel you can find it at @AFictionalEscapist
Synopsis:
How many lives will be lost for the sake of a non-existent war?
How many people will be sacrificed in the name of genetic enhancement?
When the lights go out at his father's investor soiree, Caleb finds himself thrown into a new world of horrific truths. Together with his old friend, Argo, he begins to uncover the sinister underpinnings of Dr. John Murilo's work.
Caught up in his father's sick experiment, Caleb will have to learn to cooperate with unlikely allies if he has any chance of surviving.
If Animorphs were spliced with Orphan Black and The Hunger Games, you would get ALPHA.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Story
03:55 - Characters
08:32 - Setting & Worldbuilding
11:22 - Presentation
16:07 - Final Thoughts
17:07 - Outro
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Today we have another book tag for, this is the Would You Rather:Spooky Edition tag, thanks to @TrabensTomes for tagging me in this one, you can find his video below.
youtu.be/0asiwMej5jM?si=wos40STJZOM6_Bec
Prompts: Would you rather:-
1: Read thriller or supernatural books
2: Read books involving ghosts or zombies
3: Read books involving Witches or Demons
4: Read a book with 13 chapters or a book with a black cat on the cover
5: Face your worst fears be stuck in the mind of a killer
6: Watch a scary movie or read a scary book
7: Only read horror books in Autumn or read horror all year round.
8: Only read 10 Spooky Books in October or read them all year round
I tag the amazing:-
@BookWyrm1060
@Cobaltdragon
@gingerbibliophile
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#audiostory #reading #booktube #indiebooks #audio
Today is a reading of Chapters 1 and 2 of A Dirge for Cascius by Callum Lott, as always a massive thank you to @calumlott for permission to do this reading. Links below to all their socials and sites
My Video Review of A Dirge for Cascius can be found here:-
youtu.be/c8nq9Z8fAMg
Calum Lott's Links:
valsollas.com
https://x.com/calumlottauthor
instagram.com/calumlott/?hl=en
goodreads.com/book/show/211131533-a-dirge-for-cascius
https://amzn.eu/d/g6F6UJc
https://linktr.ee/calumlott
Synopsis:
Madness seeps into the Galaxy.
Born in the black flames of planetary genocide, Cascius Carcyde rose from the ashes into a renowned investigator, unravelling mysteries thought impossible. All the while in secret he hunted the rogue terrorist who murdered his homeworld.
In the end he got his vengeance, yet at a terrible cost. Retribution left him broken. Hollow.
For half a century, he mired himself in betrayals, failures, and fighting wars for shadowed covenants. Lost, he eventually drifted home to the Velutra and into the mundane life of solving crimes. In his bitter solitude, his crippling addiction to sorrow resurfaced and has carried him to the very brink of death.
But when the Sages demand he take a new partner—a young illuavan named Kirella—Cascius must forfeit his destructive ways to catch the elusive Red Hand killer. As the ocean of dissolved victims swells, the pair uncover a larger machination at play.
One they must stop before the entire galaxy falls into oblivion.
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Today we are talking about ACOMAF by Sarah J. Maas, a book I was dreading having to read, as I have nothing but issues with book 1
And...... I kinda need to eat humble pie, because I think overall this is a massive step up from ACOTAR, and is actually kinda good.
Thanks to @Cobaltdragon @BookWyrm1060 @HermieVille @LaceyReads and JJ for 'encouraging' me to read this one!
#booktube #romantasy #romance #fantasy
Synopsis:
Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart. Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people.
As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin. While Feyre navigates a dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms. She might just be the key to stopping it, but only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future-and the future of a world in turmoil.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Adam Holcombe's Website: bountyink.com
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Title: A Dirge For Cascius Part 1
Author: Calum Lott
Release Date: August 2nd 2024
Page Count: Ebook: 428 pages (Reviewed Version)
Hardback: 538 pages
Paperback: 426 pages
Synopsis:
Madness seeps into the Galaxy.
Born in the black flames of planetary genocide, Cascius Carcyde rose from the ashes into a renowned investigator, unravelling mysteries thought impossible. All the while in secret he hunted the rogue terrorist who murdered his homeworld.
In the end he got his vengeance, yet at a terrible cost. Retribution left him broken. Hollow.
For half a century, he mired himself in betrayals, failures, and fighting wars for shadowed covenants. Lost, he eventually drifted home to the Velutra and into the mundane life of solving crimes. In his bitter solitude, his crippling addiction to sorrow resurfaced and has carried him to the very brink of death.
But when the Sages demand he take a new partner—a young illuavan named Kirella—Cascius must forfeit his destructive ways to catch the elusive Red Hand killer. As the ocean of dissolved victims swells, the pair uncover a larger machination at play.
One they must stop before the entire galaxy falls into oblivion.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Story
03:21 - Characters
08:27 - Setting & Worldbuilding
12:32 - Presentation
14:42 - Final Thoughts
17:04 - Outro
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So grab a seat, a book and your beverage of choice, or just hang and chill while being productive, whatever is you jam. Read for 45/60 minutes, talk for ..... a period of time.
Today I will slowly be unraveling while reading ACOMAF!
#readingsprints #booktube #smallbooktuber #readingtime #readwithme #readingsprints
Music Credit:
ReMix:Final Fantasy VI "A Fistful of Nickels" 3:28
By Jeff Ball, Jillian Aversa, XPRTNovice, zircon
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Title: What Stalks the Deep
Author: T. Kingfisher
Release Date: September 30th 2025
Page Count: Hardback: 192 pages (Reviewed Version)
Ebook: 192 pages
Audiobook : 4hrs 17mins
Synopsis:
The next novella in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in America
Alex Easton does not want to visit America.
They particularly do not want to visit an abandoned coal mine in West Virginia with a reputation for being haunted.
But when their old friend Dr. Denton summons them to help find his lost cousin—who went missing in that very mine—well, sometimes a sworn soldier has to do what a sworn soldier has to do...
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Content Warning
03:37 - Story
08:46 - Characters
13:44 - Setting & Worldbuilding
18:00 - Presentation
22:17 - Final Thoughts
25:11 - Outro
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#booktube #tagtuesday #booktags #bannedbooks
Today we are returning to the world of book tags, and this one is The Banned Book Tag created by @Ms-Peepers-Reading-Corner
I was tagged by the amazing @NicolesBookishNook and @arronjameshook
Also Mentioned: @MargaretPinard
Prompts:
1. Do you intentionally read banned books? Why or why not?
2. Tells us about your favorite banned book!
3. Share a story about book banning.
4. Which book would you memorize to save it from the censors (a-la Fahrenheit 451)?
5. Are there any books that challenge your opinions on book banning?
6. Tag people!
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Today's offering is a fantasy short story anthology from the Secret Scribes.
#booktube #scifibook #bookreview #bookrecommendations #bookreview
Title: Locks & Keys
Author: Various (see below)
Release Date: October 28th 2025
Page Count: Ebook: 319 pages (Reviewed Version)
Disclosure: ARC received for free in return for an honest review.
Synopsis:
Will a persecuted witch give the kingdom's heir what he deserves? Does the squad of plucky rebels find a way out of an infiltration gone wrong? How can a street urchin survive in the shadow of an infamous gang? Can a thief brave the belly of the beast in search of a treasure that will never be hers? How sinister can a bond be between an orphan and her mother?
Pirates raid a fishing island in the sky. A sickly girl pushes past the threshold for Demonsnight. An apprentice gloomsinger comes face to face with what he fears most. With her life on the line, a cook prepares one last dish. A demon girl flies to the city of humans, begging them to change.
Ten unique fantasy stories by ten different authors. Dragons, sky pirates, and even samurai inhabit these pages. Locks, keys, and secrets loom over all.
Stories & Authors:
A Three Knock Problem (R.A Sandpiper)
Rebels Without A Clue (Seán O'Boyle)
Raven's Rise (L.M Douglas)
A Simple Snatch G.J Terral
The Winter Witch (Bella Dunn)
Cold Mutiny (Tom Bookbeard)
Beyond the Closing Door (R.E Sanders)
Drakesong (Bill Adams)
Cadreigh's Penance (Dave Lawson)
You're the Key (Alex Scheuermann)
Secret Scribes Links:
YT: @SecretScribes
secretscribes.carrd.co
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Overview of Stories
08:12 - Final thoughts
10:46 - Outro
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Title: Bounty Inc
Author: Adam Holcombe
Release Date: October 15th 2025
Page Count: Ebook: 650 pages (Reviewed Version)
Hardback: 684 pages
Paperback: 683 pages
Synopsis:
A dream lives on while a will is strong, but a significant inheritance from a recently-deceased father sure helps too.
When Wyn throws away his easy life to open the galaxy's first bounty hunter organization and become a bounty hunter himself, he soon learns that a strong support system will be needed. A support system like an unwise mentor, her giant lizard ex-girlfriend, a woman trapped within her armor, a suspicious cyborg, a possible war criminal, several thousand beetles, and a ten-year-old insectoid with a pet.
Money is never endless, however, and Wyn will need to lead his new friends down a dangerous path to prove Bounty Inc's worth and keep his dream alive.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Story
04:15 - Characters
08:37 - Setting & Worldbuilding
10:56 - Presentation
13:48 - Final Thoughts
15:22 - Outro
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Adam Holcombe's Website: bountyink.com
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Title: You Weren't Meant to be Human
Author: Andrew Joseph White
Release Date: September 9th 2025
Page Count: Hardback: 336 pages (Reviewed Version)
Kindle Ebook: 335 pages
Audiobook : 9hrs 51mins
Synopsis:
Festering masses of worms and flies have taken root in dark corners across Appalachia. In exchange for unwavering loyalty and fresh corpses, these hives offer a few struggling humans salvation. A fresh start. It's an offer that none refuse.
Crane is grateful. Among his hive's followers, Crane has found a chance to transition, to never speak again, to live a life that won't destroy him. He even met Levi: a handsome ex-Marine and brutal killer who treats him like a real man, mostly. But when Levi gets Crane pregnant—and the hive demands the child's birth, no matter the cost—Crane's desperation to make it stop will drive the community that saved him into a devastating spiral that can only end in blood.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Content Warning
03:37 - Story
08:46 - Characters
13:44 - Setting & Worldbuilding
18:00 - Presentation
22:17 - Final Thoughts
25:11 - Outro
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Music Credit:
OC_ReMix:Baldur's Gate: Hero of the Heartlands
By Scott Buckley
My Spotify Playlist
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Today is a reading of The Red Room by H.G Wells which was first published in the March 1896 edition of The Idler magazine.
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I have been a eyeing a few special editions from Illumicrate for a while, and one series I was looking at went down in the sale, that is The Black Magician Trilogy by Trudi Canavan, which is a series I am overdue a reread of, so join me as I unbox this special edition set, and also share another book that I received slightly before its release date!
#unboxingvideo #specialeditionbooks #illumicrate #smallbooktuber - Host/founder of Agitation August
If you like pretty books, I highly recommend checking out @darkstarsbookcavern as she has all the pretty books (and a HAT)
Book Information.
The Magicians' Guild
Each year the magicians of Imardin gather together to purge the city streets of vagrants, urchins and miscreants. Masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no one can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as impenetrable as they believe.
The Novice
Imardin is a city of dark intrigues and deadly politics, where those who wield magic wield power. Into this established order has blundered a young street-girl with extraordinary magical gifts. Adopted by the Magicians' Guild, her life is changed forever - but for better or for worse?
The High Lord
In the city of Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power, a young street-girl, adopted by the Magician's Guild, finds herself at the centre of a terrible plot that may destroy the entire world...
Our Illumicrate Exclusive: The Black Magician set includes Royal hardbacks and features:
Exclusive redesigned covers (by @park_sunga)
Foil embossing on the hardbacks (by @no0nedesigns)
Sprayed Edges
Artwork endpapers (by @dianadworak)
Digitally signed by the author
You Weren't Meant to Be Human
by Andrew Joseph White
Festering masses of worms and flies have taken root in dark corners across Appalachia. In exchange for unwavering loyalty and fresh corpses, these hives offer a few struggling humans salvation. A fresh start. It’s an offer that none refuse.
Crane is grateful. Among his hive’s followers, Crane has found a chance to transition, to never speak again, to live a life that won’t destroy him. He even met Levi: a handsome ex-Marine and brutal killer who treats him like a real man, mostly. But when Levi gets Crane pregnant—and the hive demands the child’s birth, no matter the cost—Crane’s desperation to make it stop will drive the community that saved him into a devastating spiral that can only end in blood.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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This video is covering my plans (or lack of) for chanel content in September of 2025, as well my planned (and ambitious) TBR for the month, which is nearly entirely made up of recent and upcoming releases. some of which I have been kindly gifted ARC's for.
#booktube #arcreader #smallbooktuber #tbr #channelupdate
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Channel Update
02:29 - TBR
22:38 - Outro
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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#booktube #smallbooktuber #indiebooks #booktubetbr
Today's video is part of #indieauthoraugust and is talking about how I find indie books and authors, loads of links below and some channel rec as well if you want to use them.
Channels Mentioned:
@MargaretPinard
@KevinTowleReads
@NicolesBookishNook
@Already-Overbooked
@AFictionalEscapist
@TheBeardedBookBeast
@bookswithabel
@yourpaperquest
Indie Book Spotlight
https://linktr.ee/rjcrunden?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=93486571-9105-4eb8-a852-fa26db783a52
Spotlight Indie
https://t.co/TUKxoYHzTX
Book Award Sites:
SPFBO:
mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-official-self-published-fantasy.html
Indie Ink Awards
indieinkawards.com
BBNYA:
bbnya.com
Indie Book Awards
indiebookawards.com
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Title: Human Scars on Planet Skin
Author: Effie Joe Stock, Nathaniel Luscombe
Release Date: September 1st 2025
Page Count: Kindle Ebook: 298 pages (Reviewed Version)
Paperback: 282 pages
Hardback: 180 pages
Synopsis:
Turr is fighting back for what was stolen from her body and her children living on it.
After the humans tried to colonize her, Turr was forced to resort to mass violence to reclaim her skin. But in fleeing the planet, the humans left behind a chemical disaster—the dead zone.
To bring peace and life back to herself, Turr sends out a desperate plea to two shroom Invidia and Clyra. Invidia, though surrounded by death, is tasked with learning how to breathe life back into the land. Clyra must lead a group of broken failed experiments through the forest, following a trail of visions. Death and uncertainty face them at every turn, but only when they’re all together can the planet truly begin to heal.
Human Scars on Planet Skin will leave you haunted by the stark realities of upsetting the balance of life, aching against the sorrow unmitigated death brings, and shivering against the horrors of being trapped within your own body. More than anything, it will leave you comforted, knowing hope always exists in the life around us, no matter how dark our surroundings may seem.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Story
03:00 - Characters
07:32 - Setting & Worldbuilding
09:54 - Presentation
14:06 - Final Thoughts
16:19 - Outro
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Today we have a Tag video, talking about 10 books from my shelves that I want to read (plus a bonus 2 to reread)
#tagtuesday #booktags #booktube #booktuber
I was tagged by Farrah @bookstalgic
Tag Creator @Rainierbooks
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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I have been a eyeing a few special editions from Illumicrate for a while, and as I am re-reading one of the books in this set for Agitation August, I finally decided to plump for them, so this is my Unboxing of the 3 book Andrew Joseph White set.
#unboxingvideo #specialeditionbooks #illumicrate #smallbooktuber #agitationaugust
Channels Mentioned:
@MargaretPinard - Host/founder of Agitation August
If you like pretty books, I highly recommend checking out @darkstarsbookcavern as she has all the pretty books (and a HAT)
Book Information.
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, based in London, 1883. The line between the living and dead has thinned and now violet-eyed mediums communicate with spirits under the watchful eye of the royal speaker society. Silas Bell, 17, with violet-eyes would rather gouge them out than becoming an obedient Speaker wife. His mother is determined to marry him off by the end of the year, even though he is a boy and not the girl that the world insists on seeing.
Hell Followed With Us, features a 16 year old trans boy Benji on the run from a cult that raised him- fundamentalist sect that unleashed Armageddon and decimated the world’s population. He searches for a place where the cult can no longer use the bioweapon they infected him with. Benji seeks refuge by a group of teens from a local Acheson LGBTQ+ Center.
Compound Fracture, a trans autistic teen, Miles Abenathy barely survives an attempted murder by the sheriff’s son and his friends, for uncovering evidence that may have finally turned the tide of the blood feud plaguing Twist Creek. However the Sheriff threatens Miles into silence. But when Miles accidentally kills one of the boys who hurt him, he learns of the others in Twist Creek who want out from under the sheriff’s heel and to free their families from the cycle of cruelty.
Our Evernight Exclusive: Andrew Joseph White set features Royal hardbacks and includes:
Exclusive redesigned covers (art by @alterlier; design by @chattynora)
Full colour printing on the hardback (by @royalghostmarch)
Digitally printed edges (art by @alterlier; design by @chattynora)
Illustrated endpapers (by @adamscarvalho); different front and back
Hell Followed with Us signed by the author
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Indie Author August is a reading event created
@KevinTowleReads and co-hosted by @NicolesBookishNook , you can find Kevins announcement video below.
youtu.be/Pa78lzqeD-Y?si=yo9KndTHjylygzkz
#booktube #indiebooks #bookreview #arcreader #bookrecommendations #IndieAuthorAugust #scifibook
Title: Hauler
Author: Eric Kruger
Release Date: December 14th 2020
Page Count:
Kindle Ebook: 280 pages (Reviewed Version)
Paperback: 350 pages
Audiobook: 8h35m
Synopsis:
Governments have fallen. Corporations control the world. Now their eyes are on Mars. But Benjamin Drake is about to ruin everyone's plans.
Earth is no longer made up of countries and nations. Every bit of land has been privatized, and most of it is owned by five big corporations. Life is hard, and people are struggling. Crime is rampant, and they send serious offenders to Mars to help with the terraforming.
Benjamin Drake is a happy-go-lucky truck driver (or hauler) with an uncomplicated life, hauling cargo around the world in his Hydrostar, until a run of bad decisions leaves him without work. Down on his luck and desperate for a contract, he makes a decision that he instantly regrets. As Drake gets caught in a tug of war between a mining mogul and the world's most ruthless security force, he suddenly finds himself with a truck full of stolen cargo, and decisions need to be made. But who can he trust?
After a big professional blunder, Lt. Lily Wells plots a way to get her career back on track as one of Penta Corporations’ top security officers. But when Wells ends up on a murder case, she uncovers something much bigger.
One on the run and the other on the hunt, Drake and Wells cross paths, at odds and supposedly enemies. But could their alliance be the only way out alive?
Set in the near-future, Hauler is the first book in the Benjamin Drake adventure series, filled with witty dialogue, flawed heroes, and plenty of bad decisions
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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So pull up a chair, a book or task of your choice, a method of hydration and some snacks, or just hang and chill! Sprints are generally 45-60 minutes, with 15 minute breaks.
#readingsprints #booktube #smallbooktuber #readingtime #readwithme #readingsprints #IndieAuthorAugust
Music Credit:
ReMix:Final Fantasy VI "A Fistful of Nickels" 3:28
By Jeff Ball, Jillian Aversa, XPRTNovice, zircon
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Today I thought I would share all the books I have picked up from the stat of May until the end of July, Send help!
#booktube #booktuber #bookhaul
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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Indie Author August is a reading event created
@KevinTowleReads and co-hosted by @NicolesBookishNook , you can find kevins announcement video below
youtu.be/Pa78lzqeD-Y?si=yo9KndTHjylygzkz
#booktube #indiebooks #horrorreads #bookreview #arcreader #bookrecommendations #IndieAuthorAugust
Title: Liminal Monsters
Author: Luke Tarzian
Release Date: August 27th 2025
Page Count:
Kindle Ebook: 86 pages (Reviewed Version)
Paperback: 126 pages
Synopsis:
IN THE CENTER OF THE FOREST SITS A HOUSE OF LEAVES AND ASH. INSIDE THE HOUSE, HIS HEART AND LIES.
Inside the house called Sempiternity there is a lake, at the center of which an island sits. Upon the island, a spire of stone. Surrounding the spire, an orchard of dreams.
Beneath an apple tree sits faceless Self, who writes of sorry things. "What an awful place. What a cruelty it is, being birthed of pain."
But when a dog that should not be wanders into Sempiternity through a door that should not be, Self learns a terrible truth: Sempiternity is no longer safe, no longer theirs. Fictional failures come in search of proper ends, in search of slaughter quelled by Self's prosaic hand.
In search of lies.
Thus, Self departs Sempiternity for the forest dark, for at its center is the ruined town of Own.
The place where the nightmare began.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
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#horror #horrorbooks #horrorreads #readingwrapup #booktube
This is my list what I read for Don't Die July 2025, and I want to thank the amazing people listed below who took part in this event as well as Noah for creating this amazing horror themed month 3 years ago, and you can find their videos in my Don't Die July 2025 playlist.
@BookWyrm1060
@arronjameshook
@darkstarsbookcavern
@HeroicBookAdventures83
@gingerbibliophile
@Witchy_Reads
@Cobaltdragon
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
#dontdiejuly #booktube #indiebooks #horrorreads #bookreview #bookrecommendations
Title: Dark Bloom
Author: Molly Macabre
Release Date: August 1st 2024
Page Count: Kindle Ebook: 298 pages (Reviewed Version)
Paperback: 292 pages
Hardback: 180 pages
Synopsis:
When a disease runs rampant, turning people into cannibalistic horrors, society comes to a halt. Kate manages to escape the sadistic captivity she has endured and collides with Nick, a Marine haunted by the scars of war.
They join forces to navigate a treacherous landscape, battling the undead and hostile survivors. But what happens when the monsters outside are the least of their worries?
Nick’s shame is crushing, and Kate’s distrust is swallowing her whole. Will they overcome the darkness that threatens to consume them from within? And what will become of a world overrun with creatures that cannot seem to stop…laughing?
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Story
03:21 - Characters
07:51 - Setting & Worldbuilding
10:47 - Presentation
13:59 - Final Thoughts
15:23 - Outro
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these web-pages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
So grab a seat, a book and your beverage of choice, or just hang and chill while being productive, whatever is you jam. Read for 45/60 minutes, talk for ..... a period of time lol.
#readingsprints #booktube #smallbooktuber #readingtime #readwithme #readingsprints
Music Credit:
ReMix:Final Fantasy VI "A Fistful of Nickels" 3:28
By Jeff Ball, Jillian Aversa, XPRTNovice, zircon
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
This is my update for August 2025.
#channelupdate #booktube #booktubetuber #indiebooks #AgitationAugust
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Agitation August
05:00 - Indie Author August
11:05 - August TBR
14:03 - Content Plans
18:46 - Outro
Links:
@MargaretPinard
💌Patreon: patreon.com/margaret_pinard
🐦Twitter: twitter.com/tastelifetwice
📊Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/profile/margaretpinard
🤳Instagram: instagram.com/margaretpinard
☕️Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/margaretpinard
https://bsky.app/profile/margaretpinard.bsky.social
@KevinTowleReads
youtu.be/Pa78lzqeD-Y?si=jiFxDkdjoZkJSLyN
@NicolesBookishNook
youtu.be/DvKZoqO8YZ8?si=iKOK75semJAAMr57
Spreadsheet Post
http://youtube.com/post/UgkxWfgIRNL8l-y4VN7mNqNoVDIxiJton4o9?si=vcDDJ5JPY3kCoVhV
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
#booktube #smallbooktuber #books #horrorbooks
Title: Cryptids and Cryptozoology: Spine-Chilling Encounters with Bigfoot, the Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster and Other Legendary Beasts. A Terrifying Collection of Stories, History, Trivia, and Facts
Author: Oscar Johnson
Release Date: September 27, 2018
Page Count: Kindle Ebook: 177pages (Reviewed Version)
Paperback: 156 pages
Synopsis:
Cryptids and Cryptozoology : Unleash the Legends!
Step into a world of shadowy forests, deep lakes, and icy mountain peaks where the lines between reality and myth blur. Cryptids and Spine-Chilling Encounters with Bigfoot, the Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and Other Legendary Beasts is your guide to exploring the unexplainable. Whether you're a sceptic or a devoted believer, this thrilling compendium promises to immerse you in the strange, the mysterious, and the terrifying.
Why Cryptids and Cryptozoology Will Grip You
Cryptozoology is where fact and folklore collide. This book isn't just_about monsters-it's about the enduring human fascination with the creatures that haunt our imaginations. With captivating stories, historic sightings, and incredible facts, every page pulls you deeper into the mysteries of cryptids.Meet the Icons of From Bigfoot prowling the Pacific Northwest to Scotland's Loch Ness Monster and the chilling Chupacabra, uncover the stories behind the most famous cryptidsExplore Unforgettable Relive extraordinary events like the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film, the Ape Canyon attack, and the strange sightings of Mothman in Point Pleasant.Unravel the Learn about notorious fabrications like the Fiji Mermaid and the quirky Jackalope, and discover how deception has shaped cryptozoology.Global From the Antarctic Ningen to the Congolese Mokele-mbembe, experience the international scope of cryptid legends.Fun Facts Enjoy a treasure trove of strange trivia about cryptid hunters, odd phenomena, and mythical creatures that might just be real
What Lurks Inside
Each chapter of Cryptids and Cryptozoology is a thrilling dive into a specific category of The Roots of Discover how the study of cryptids began and why even animals like the platypus were once thought to be hoaxes.The Big Meet the titans of cryptozoology, including Bigfoot, the Yeti, and Nessie, through detailed accounts and evidence.Humanoid Encounter eerie beings like the Jersey Devil, the stick-like Fresno Nightcrawler, and the otherworldly Mothman.Aquatic Dive into tales of water-dwelling cryptids like the Ogopogo, Champ, and the monstrous Kraken.Flying Take to the skies with cryptids such as the Thunderbird, Ropen, and the volcanic Batsquatch.Reptilian and Arthropod From the scaly Mongolian Death Worm to the oversized Giant Spiders of the Congo, explore the creatures that send shivers down your spine.The Cryptid Vault of Brave the most chilling entities, like the Wendigo, Black Shuck, and the Beast of Bray Road.And so much more_!
Who Should Read This Book?
Are you a fan of mysteries, monsters, or mythology? This book is perfect for cryptozoology enthusiasts, folklore lovers, and anyone who enjoys a good scare.
Why Wait? Start Your Cryptid Adventure Today!
Cryptids and Cryptozoology is an invitation to become a modern-day explorer, chasing after creatures that defy explanation. The thrill of the hunt, the shock of the sightings, and the chill of the unknown are all awaiting you within these pages.
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these web-pages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
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amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
#booktube #smallbooktuber #books #horrorbooks
Title: Violent Ends
Author: Steve Stark
Release Date: September 27, 2018
Page Count: Kindle Ebook: 238 pages (Reviewed Version)
Paperback: 236 pages
Synopsis:
Terrors, three grisly, splatter-filled tales of serial killers, sadistic home invaders, vicious thugs and a whole nightclub full of hedonistic revellers in scenes of mortal peril and supernatural horror...
Stark will take you on a Terrorific tour of his brutal, bizarre world, from the seedy streets of Scarmouth town to the harsh rural landscape of Lynchton, with all routes set to terminate in some very Violent Ends.
Buckle up, and keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times.
This one's a Hell of a ride!
For a more in-depth review of each of the stories, check out my friend @arronjameshook ,I have linked the first of his 3 reviews for each of the individual stories below.
youtu.be/62oUdSxu_NI?si=rmkSd1R1pqDSM7RJ
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these web-pages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
A long time ago, we dabbled in doing a Podcast on the channel, and while it never quite stuck, for Don't Die July we are revisiting Booked-In once again, and I am joined by my good friend Noah @BookWyrm1060 as we talk about what prompted this reading event, and why horror.
#horror #booktube #booktalk #horrorbooks
Channels Involved In Don't Die July
@Cobaltdragon
@darkstarsbookcavern
@gingerbibliophile
@HeroicBookAdventures83
@Witchy_Reads
@arronjameshook
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these web pages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share
So grab a seat, a book and your beverage of choice, or just hang and chill while being productive, whatever is you jam. Read for 45/60 minutes, talk for ..... a period of time lol.
#readingsprints #booktube #smallbooktuber #readingtime #readwithme #readingsprints
Music Credit:
ReMix:Final Fantasy VI "A Fistful of Nickels" 3:28
By Jeff Ball, Jillian Aversa, XPRTNovice, zircon
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these webpages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
#dontdiejuly #booktube #indiebooks #horrorreads #bookreview #bookrecommendations
Title: The Clatter Man
Author: Janelle Schiecke
Release Date: May 6th, 2025
Page Count: Kindle Ebook: 215 pages (Reviewed Version)
Paperback: 210 pages
Audiobook: 7h10m
Synopsis:
It’s the summer before senior year of college, and Abby’s boyfriend has just booked a weekend away with friends at a rustic lakeside cabin. Located in northern Pennsylvania, the dwelling is tucked away and boasts a breathtaking view.
As drinks are flowing on a moonlit evening, paranormal stories begin to be told—and when talk of the Clatter Man comes up, his grisly tale draws attention. He’s an urban legend with a grim lore, notorious for the ways his victims are slain.
Tensions rise when these friends realize their dark curiosity about the Clatter Man may have gone too far, and what began as a relaxing getaway turns into a battle for survival.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Story
03:20 - Characters
07:20 - Setting & Worldbuilding
09:26 - Presentation
12:59 - Final Thoughts
14:33 - Outro
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
If you need trigger warnings for your books, please visit these web-pages:
booktriggerwarnings.com
triggerwarningdatabase.com
My Links:
twitch.tv/vens_corner
https://bsky.app/profile/venscorner.bsky.social
twitter.com/Vens_Corner
goodreads.com/vens_corner
app.thestorygraph.com/profile/vens_corner
amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2BZ9EBB0OXTF1?ref_=wl_share


