Taking its rightful spot as my favorite book this year (and maybe of all time), Winterset Hollow is an immaculate mixture of good, evil, darkness, and light that had me hooked from beginning to end. Twisted and unexpected, I could not put this novel down until I knew the outcome of the horrific events that took place in this wonderfully mysterious and suspenseful novel. --- !!!PLEASE SHARE ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA!!! Dee Warner, 52, went missing on April 24 or early 25. If you have any info, call De...
Nov 22, 2021•25 min
I had the opportunity to interview Carly Heath, author of The Reckless Kind . "Set in 1904, on an island just west of Norway, the novel follows a trio of queer teens—two boys and their best friend, Asta—who decide to defy the expectations of their rural Scandinavian village by leaving their families, living on their own, and challenging the town's patriarch in the region's annual winter horse race." A huge thank you to Carly Heath for coming on the podcast! --- // Book Content Warnings: a scene ...
Nov 17, 2021•23 min
Lies in Bone is a curiosity-inducing novel that examines the fragility of humanity and truth through the lens of a teen in the 80’s. Full of family secrets, lies, and discoveries, Natalie Symons' thrilling novel took me on an electrifying ride with its vulnerable and realistic characters. --- A huge thank you to Boyle & Dalton and Natalie Symons for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. // Book Content Warnings: death, murder, kidnapping, pedophilia, alcoho...
Nov 13, 2021•19 min
I started reading Dark Clouds Over Montana for its intriguing plot but was severely disappointed. Although I tried to keep reading, I could not look past how the story was carried out and how boring the characters were. Unfortunately, I ended up DNFing (DNF=did not finish) the book because I couldn’t look past its faults. --- Thank you to Austin Macauley Publishers LLC for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. I am unable to provide a full list of content warni...
Nov 06, 2021•23 min
Happy Halloween, everyone! The Cities in Dust series follows Halley Clarke as she tries to navigate a post-pandemic world; a world where—supposedly—no one else exists anymore. This sci-fi adult/young adult series is one that keeps getting better. Rather than waiting for a third novel in the series, I've decided to review the first two, As The World Falls Down and The Last Place on Earth . Just a heads up, there will be spoilers for the first novel during my review of the second novel, as it is p...
Oct 30, 2021•31 min
I am beyond excited to share my review of Quicksilver by Dean Koontz with all of you lovely listeners! From start to finish, Quicksilver is unpredictable. Full of lovable characters, constant peril, and a plethora of mystery, Koontz’s newest novel is dark, addictive, and thrilling. With every novel released, Dean Koontz proves that he is a master of storytelling. Quicksilver is the latest in a line of masterpieces. Mysterious from the start, Quicksilver sucked me in and didn’t spit me out until ...
Oct 22, 2021•31 min
And... I'm back everyone! Thank you so much for your time and patience while I was on a break from the blog and podcast. Episode 23 is a review of the fantastic YA contemporary romance novel, You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. Listen to hear my thoughts on Liz Lighty and Mack's relationship, the idea of running for prom queen for a scholarship, and finding yourself in a town that rejects you. --- // Content warning: death of a parent, homophobia, racism, bullying, panic attacks, being...
Oct 15, 2021•26 min
Part 2 of my unofficial Marieke Nijkamp book review week? Today I will be reviewing Nijkamp's upcoming novel, At The End of Everything, a story about troubled teens in a treatment center having to attempt to survive a mutation of the Black Plague. --- Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. // Content warnings: death, disease, guns, violence // – I am unable to provide a full list of content warnings since I did not...
Sep 18, 2021•18 min
Surprise! Two episodes this week? Huh. This week is sort of a Marieke Nijkamp appreciation(?) week. Today, I'll be reviewing This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp, but later this week I will be reviewing their upcoming novel, At The End Of Everything. So, buckle up for this crazy ride and let's get into the review! --- // Content warning: death, mass shooting, sexual assault, physical abuse, suicide, homophobia // --- Read my review of This Is Where It Ends: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com...
Sep 15, 2021•21 min
Recently I have had some of you amazing people fill out the Q&A form that I've been talking about! I've never really discussed anything about me personally, only books. So I've decided that for the 20th episode of Maya's Reviews: The Podcast, I would conduct a Q&A! Thank you so much to everyone who asked me questions, it is so very appreciated. --- View all of my links: https://beacons.ai/mayareviews You can find me @mayathebookworm on Twitter, TikTok, BookBub, and BookSirens; and @mayar...
Sep 11, 2021•50 min
I am so beyond excited for this review today. I didn't really know what to expect when I started to read The Origins of Iris by Beth Lewis. But OMG this novel is a literal masterpiece and one of my favorite books. I'll be gushing over this novel the entire episode, so just be prepared. But for REAL, The Origins of Iris is a beyond unique and super important novel that deals with abuse in LGBTQ+ relationships, guilt, self-worth, and finding yourself. --- Thank you to Hodder Studio and NetGalley f...
Sep 08, 2021•29 min
I have been wanting to read The Last Namsara, the first in the Iskari series by Kristen Ciccarelli, for a long time. It has been one of my highest anticipated reads, so I am so glad that it lived up to my expectations! If you are a fan of the enemies to lovers trope, dragons, and high fantasy, then this one's for you! Make sure you check out Cait's Books, the blogger whose review convinced me to read this novel: https://caitsbooks.com/ --- // Content warning: PTSD, murder, blood, death, domestic...
Sep 03, 2021•26 min
I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of the first novel in the Crowns of Croswald series, 'The Crowns of Croswald' by D. E. Night! I was totally sucked back into my childhood of reading Harry Potter and PJO. Think those series but with a female MC and a plot that will leave you wanting to read more. --- Thank you so much to Stories Untold Press and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review! // Content warning: mentions of death, violence // --- Rea...
Aug 27, 2021•21 min
Woohoo! Look at us, at episode 16! Welcome back everyone, I had the lovely opportunity to read Parting the Veil by Paulette Kennedy, an amazing author, and such a kind person. Parting the Veil is an adult, gothic, historical romance, thriller, and one of my favorite novels. It comes out November 1, 2021; make sure you pre-order now. --- Thank you so much to Lake Union Publishing, Amazon Publishing, and Paulette Kennedy for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. ...
Aug 13, 2021•17 min
The Silvertree series is one of my favorite mystery series, with a tinge of romance involved. It is perfect for those looking for a fairly paced, romantic mystery that involves dark family secrets and dangerous antagonists. Today, I am reviewing The Patient from Silvertree and The Scientist's Daughter. --- Thank you so much to Marian Dribus for providing me with copies of The Patient from Silvertree and The Scientist's Daughter. // Content warning: death, murder, mention of suicide, violence, ki...
Aug 05, 2021•20 min
It's an understatement to say that I was excited when I had the chance to have a conversation with Charles Wachter, an Emmy-winning television Executive Producer and the author of one of my favorite novels, The Twin Paradox. I actually reviewed The Twin Paradox here on the pod and on my blog (links below), so I am so happy to be able to share with you this author chat today. Make sure that you check out Wachter's website and his novel, The Twin Paradox, whose sequel Divine Paradox will be releas...
Aug 04, 2021•42 min
I got into reading Dean Koontz novels when my mom gave me a bunch of her Dean Koontz novels from when she was a teenager. Since then, my love for thrillers and suspense novels has skyrocketed. I was so excited when I actually received an ARC of Elsewhere by Dean Koontz in the mail that fateful day on January 22, 2021. I cannot tell you how fast I rushed to read the novel and review it. So, today I am so excited to be talking about it. --- Thank you so much to Dean Koontz, Thomas & Mercer, an...
Jul 30, 2021•9 min
I am so glad to have been able to read A Call for Brighter Days soon after I read the first novel in The Aeriel Chronicles, A Flight of Broken Wings . So today, I am reviewing the fabulous sequel. --- Thank you so much to Nupur Chowdhury for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are taken from A Call for Brighter Days by Nupur Chowdhury. // Content warning: death, violence, torture, mentions of sexual assault, mature content // --- Want to participat...
Jul 29, 2021•11 min
I first read A Corner of the Universe as a child for required reading. However, recently, my friend Mackie and I decided to reread the novel and discuss it on the pod! I was actually able to fix the audio and make Mackie's audio louder, so ignore the disclaimer at the beginning! // Content warning: suicide, implied mature content, ableism // --- Want to participate in my Q&A episode? Fill out this Google Form ( https://forms.gle/hprssCN7fymgHpRbA ) or submit a voice message here ( https://an...
Jul 23, 2021•19 min
Sorry that this was not uploaded in time for my livestream, which crashed because of my slow internet anyways so you didn't really miss anything. Since the last episode was late, here's another one for today! Nupur Chowdhury reached out to me about reviewing her series, the Aeriel Chronicles , and of course , I was ecstatic! Before I review the second novel in the series, A Call for Brighter Days , I obviously wanted to review the first. Today's review is of A Flight of Broken Wings by Nupur Cho...
Jul 15, 2021•16 min
I am a huge fan of Star Wars , and to have been able to receive E. K. Johnston's Queen's Peril before its release was amazing . I hope you have fun hearing me gush about Padme. Thank you to Disney Lucasfilm Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this novel. --- Want to participate in my Q&A episode? Fill out this Google Form ( https://forms.gle/hprssCN7fymgHpRbA ) or submit a voice message here ( https://anchor.fm/maya-reviews/message ). --- Read this review on my blog: https://...
Jul 15, 2021•25 min
Here's to the start of another amazing week. This week you'll be getting three episodes, and here is the first! Today I am reviewing We Take Care of Our Own by Christopher Clancy. Thank you to Christopher Clancy and Montag Press for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are taken from We Take Care of Our Own by Christopher Clancy. //Content warning: mature content, death, alcohol, violence (guns), mentions of abortion, self-harm, war, suicide, animal...
Jul 13, 2021•15 min
!!!!AD FREE!!!! While today's episode is far shorter than others, I hope you enjoy my mini-review of Under Another Sun by D. M. Siciliano. Thank you to D. M. Siciliano for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. //CW: death, alcohol// You can view my July TBR and plans here: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/my-plans-for-july-2021-july-tbr-future-reviews-episodes/ --- Read this review on my blog: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2021/05/12/under-anot...
Jul 10, 2021•8 min
I am so excited for today's episode, a review of The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould. With horror, paranormal, and an enemies-to-lovers trope, this novel has it all. I'm sure you'll love the chaos in this episode. Those fifth episodes, man. Always having trains, dogs, and blabber. A huge thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. //Content Warning: homophobia, child death, murder, claustrophobia, drowning, slurs, vi...
Jul 08, 2021•22 min
Surprise!! Two episodes this week! Today's is my review of The Sandbox by J. W. Patrick. Sorry if this is a shorter review than usual, the details of the novel are a little fuzzy since my original review was posted May 22, 2020 (the cursed year). A huge thank you to J&AW Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. --- Read this review on my blog: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2020/05/22/the-sandbox-by-j-w-patrick-arc-review/ My LinkTr...
Jul 02, 2021•15 min
Sorry if I sound half asleep, recording early in the morning is fun!! Nevertheless, come on in and listen to my review of The Re-Emergence by Alan Dell! The Re-Emergence is the first novella in the Augment Saga. A huge thank you to Alan Dell for providing me with a copy of The Re-Emergence in exchange for an honest review! //Trigger warning: death, violence// All quotes are taken from The Re-Emergence by Alan Dell. Read this review on my blog: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2021/07/01/ the-r...
Jul 01, 2021•17 min
Today's episode is a review of the first novel in the Twin Paradox series, The Twin Paradox by Charles Wachter! A huge thank you to Trevaney Bay and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for a review. //Trigger warning: death, torture, and violence// All quotes are taken from The Twin Paradox by Charles Wachter. Read this review on my blog: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2021/06/09/the-twin-paradox-the-twin-paradox-1-by-charles-wachter-arc-review/ My LinkTree: http...
Jun 26, 2021•23 min
Welcome to the first episode of "Maya's Reviews". Today's episode is a review of "The Lost Years of Merlin" by T. A. Barron, the first novel in the "Merlin" series. View this review on my blog ! Purchase this novel on Amazon or view it on Goodreads Visit my Linktree to visit more of my platforms....
Jun 18, 2021•26 min
