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Amelia Unabridged
Maybe it’s middle-aged grumpiness. Maybe it’s cynicism and jadedness. Maybe it’s the book. But Amelia Unabridged left me cross. Annoyed. And while I wish I had only wonderful things to say about Ashley Schumacher’s debut Young Adult contemporary novel, I just don’t....
The Burning Girls
I wrote my very first book review a year ago. And over the past 12 months, I have failed to find, from start to finish, a truly satisfying thriller. One that is tightly and expertly written, amazingly entertaining, and not overly ludicrous. You see, that’s the problem...
The Midnight Library
3.5 stars I didn’t love The Midnight Library. And no one is more surprised by this than me. For the simple reason that Matt Haig’s bestselling novel is a sensation. It has been embraced by thousands of readers, many of whom cherish it. I thought it would be a...
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I’m Melissa.
Welcome to Bantering Books.
A blog for book lovers. A blog for YOU.
With each review I write, I strive to help you find your next great read. I will give you the rundown – the good, the bad, and the ugly — on the hottest new releases in fiction and other familiar favorites.
My taste in books is eclectic. I review across many diverse genres, with my preferences being:
- Literary, Contemporary, and Historical Fiction
- Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
- Fantasy and Science Fiction
- Magical Realism
- Paranormal and Horror
- Romance and Women’s Fiction
- LGBTQ+
- Young Adult
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